- Dec 25, 2021
- 1 min
His Star Still Shines Bright!!!
They saw His star in the east over 2000 years ago and they followed that star to see the Savior. They beheld him and worshipped with...
- Apr 4, 2021
- 2 min
Can You Hear The Birds Sing???
These days, well before 5 am, I can hear the birds sing from my bedroom window. I don’t notice the song in the winter, but in the...
- Jan 10, 2021
- 2 min
No Returns, No Refunds, No Exchanges!!!
Unlike clothes and other items that can be returned within a limited timeframe for a complete refund, store credit or exchange, the...
- Dec 24, 2020
- 3 min
The Hope He Brings, The Life He Gives
2020 has been the year no one anticipated. From priests, to governments, to the stock market, no one could predict that which was coming...
- Oct 25, 2020
- 3 min
My Brother’s Keeper
There is an old African proverb which goes like this “ if you notice your neighbor’s beard is on fire, then you better get some water by...
- Sep 2, 2019
- 2 min
Childlike But Not Childish
If you’ve had the privilege of observing preschool children on the playground, you will find that there is real freedom and growth in...
- Jun 24, 2019
- 2 min
“Graduation”
Last week, a group of children I have been working with graduated from Kindergarten. In preparation for their big day, they had spent ...
- Feb 25, 2019
- 2 min
Thankful For The Scars
There she was, all dressed up in elegant clothes, with red high heels and her long curly hair tamed in a fine pompadour. If you were...
- Feb 1, 2019
- 2 min
Why I love February
So it’s already February, and you might be wondering where January went. Well, time flies, and as you get older, it appears time flies...
- Dec 4, 2018
- 3 min
Life’s Little Lessons
Many years ago, when I first moved to the United States, I was “privileged” to work in a grocery and retail store. I held down two part...
- May 1, 2018
- 4 min
Permission Granted!!
After months of restless nights, 40-year-old Simon made a desperate call to his father. Simon: Dad, I need to talk to you about something...
- Apr 23, 2018
- 4 min
Your Attitude. Your Life (II)
Before answering the question noted at the end of last week’s post, I would like to focus on one other individual who maintained a good...
- Apr 16, 2018
- 3 min
Your Attitude. Your Life (Part 1)
I’m realizing more each day that a person’s attitude is a big factor in their eventual overall success. While pondering over the subject...
- Apr 6, 2018
- 4 min
I Wish I Was Like Mansa
Within 3 years of joining the Sankofa Hotel as it’s manager, Mansa had literally changed the face and reputation of the company. Her...
- Mar 13, 2018
- 3 min
End of Construction!!!
I am told that many years ago, Ruth Bell (Billy Graham’s wife) chanced upon a sign by the end of a road with the inscription “End of...
- Feb 12, 2018
- 3 min
Run the race, but be sure to stay in your lane
The winter Olympic season is upon us and there will be many people from different countries competing in several sport activities. All...
- Jan 15, 2018
- 2 min
The Way Home
The featured image, also known as the “Bridge to Nowhere” is one of Norway’s most scenic and popular tourist roads. 1 of the 8 bridges...
- Jan 3, 2018
- 1 min
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“Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again” (Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela)
- Jan 3, 2018
- 4 min
BITTY AND BEAU’S: Pouring It Forward
On Sunday, December 17, I sat glued to my TV watching the CNN Heroes award of the year program. Created in 2007, this show honors...
- Dec 20, 2017
- 1 min
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“Life is measured in time and time is money, so spend both wisely and your life would be worth it” (M.L.)