Last week was my birthday. One more year. One more candle. I use to cringe at the thought of growing one year older, but now, I realize that it is a gift. I know there are those who have walked into eternity who would have gladly accepted grey hair, wrinkles, sunspots, and whatever else comes with... Continue Reading →
In this week’s news, billionaire Robert F. Smith pledged to pay all student loan debt of the 2019 Graduating Class of Morehouse College. The lump sum of payment is estimated to be approximately 40 million dollars. According to The Wall Street Journal, “That donation covers the student loans for about 400 graduates.”[1] As I read through... Continue Reading →
The value of something is the price you are willing to pay for it. In the case of Impressionist art, an anonymous bidder at an NYC auction was willing to pay 110.7 million dollars for Claude Monet’s ‘Meules’ painting. 110.7 million dollars. If Monet only knew the impact his paintings would have in the 21-st century. You may... Continue Reading →
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. Psalm 139:14, KJV. Blank Canvas A few years ago I bought two blank canvases, acrylic paint, and paintbrushes. I purchased these items with the intention of painting, but when I arrived home I packed... Continue Reading →
And having been made perfect, He became to all those who obey Him the source of eternal salvation. Hebrews 5:9 Because Jesus was perfect and without sin, I oftentimes forget that He did not live a perfect life. There was nothing perfect about His low income home, the betrayal of His family, the unfaithfulness of His... Continue Reading →
Chapters That Change Stories 