Don’t look back.

The reason some can’t move forward is because they refuse to let the past go. They still have the same mindset they had ten, twenty, thirty years ago. You have to let go of what was, in order to fully appreciate the present. If God delivered a person from a situation, why would they want…

A good deed a day.

Happy New Year  So, yesterday I was inside of a store shopping. Another customer asked if I could get an item for her. I am maybe a couple of inches taller than her. I actually had to get on my tip toes to get the item myself. Shubricca said, in my head… “You don’t work…

Incomplete: A short story. (Final part)

Part 4 An unpleasant surprise encounter at the ER They say when you hit rock bottom, the only way to go is up. Going up, wasn’t easy or straight. When Aspen and Jolene couldn’t get into a shelter, Jolene would sleep outside in the car while Aspen worked. Aspen checked on Jolene every time she…

I choose to believe.

I choose to believe the opposite of what I see. I choose to believe that God is working on my behalf. You see, I’ve taken two too many loses, but I believe that through Christ, I win. I’ve been waiting for a breakthrough for so long, but I choose to believe that God’s grace is…

Before you give up, listen.

Are you tired of moving two steps forward, only to be pushed two steps back? Does it feel like you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place? Are you at a point where you feel hopeless when it comes to fulfilling your dreams. Maybe you feel as though you can’t catch a break, and…

Tonight’s prayer

God give my heart peace. Give my mind rest, and give my soul a refill of your Holy Spirit. I thank you for listening to my prayers and responding in love and faithfulness. You’re a great God. I can always count on you.  You’re a God who cannot fail. You’re the God who knows my…

Miracle Beans: Part 5 (final part)

A little birdie It’s December 24, and although it’s Christmas Eve, a time of joy, festivities and last minute shopping for many, Black Mountain was saddened. The only people who were popping champagne and celebrating, were the commercial real estate investors, who saw Miracle Beans as an opportunity expand Black Mountain. These investors weren’t interested…

Miracle Beans: Part 4

Part 4  It’s not my problem  The Black Mountain community was good about keeping the Go Fund Me, for the Osbornes a secret. The Osbornes posted that their last day open would be December 20, which was two days away. Linda decided to call Joseph, the Osbornes son; he hadn’t been home in ten years….

Miracle Beans: A Christmas Story. Part 3

Part 3 Pizza for Thanksgiving “Is there anything that I can do to help,” Linda said. “Yeah, me too. I’d like to help out in any way that I can,” John said. “No, we knew this was coming. The pandemic has really been tough for business, but we are old, and we still have our…

That midd place.

Have you ever felt stuck, trapped, or as if your life is at a stand still? It’s an uncomfortable feeling, so why do we often take comfort in such in uncomfortable place? I’d like to explore that with you, and encourage you to know that, you don’t have to be comfortable with struggle. Listen to…