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September 19, 2016

Sitting with Jesus at Sex Camp

I remember meeting Jesus once at sex camp. It wasn't our first meeting, but an...

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June 13, 2014

When Jesus, Facebook apps, messenger bags, Scandal & Ruby Dee all Make Sense in the Same List

Beautiful Maya via Don't shoot the messenger! Hey, I'm just the messenger! A flippant yet...

December 2013

December 24, 2013

What Makes My Christmas Merry

Whose are you God? I am hers. She. The one who wants to be raped....

November 2013

November 25, 2013

Rescue, Healing & Orphans

Eager to welcome a beautiful soul today, Kristi Scott whom I "met" through Twitter &...

November 19, 2013

Respect Your Story

I'm honored to welcome Minister Ken Pettigrew to my blog in his second guest post...

October 2013

October 28, 2013

Oh Yes I Will

I read my friend, Sarah Bessey's beautiful words's the other day and wept. Ten minutes...

July 2013

July 15, 2013

Letting the Stupid Little Ni**er Go

Today I started my new job as a Program Director for a local nonprofit. It...

January 2013

January 28, 2013

When God is Quiet

~ I was asked to write about when God speaks or didn’t speak. When I...

January 23, 2013

My Imperfect Jesus

~ No one told me and how could they have known. I didn’t even know...

January 15, 2013

Technicolor Jesus

~ “I just want to hear God. To know how he’s speaking to me” she...

January 14, 2013

When God Speaks the Unexpected

Day 2 of "When God Speaks {or doesn't} kicks off with a heartbreakingly beautiful story...

December 2012

December 30, 2012

36 Birthday Pearls

Today is my 36th birthday, y'all! Here’s 36 life lessons I’ve learned in 36 years. ...

December 15, 2012

For You, Netizen (+ giveaway winners)

netizen |ˈnetəzən| noun a user of the Internet, esp. a habitual or avid one. ~...

November 2012

November 18, 2012

Making All Things New – Book Review + Giveaway

I am reading -and loving- R. York Moore's newest book, Making All Things New: God's Dream...

August 2012

August 18, 2012

When Jesus Journaled About Me, Here’s What He Said

Let's face it, y'all. It's easier for us to believe that God is a pissed-off,...

April 2012

April 25, 2012

Where Does God Talk To You?

God is fond of talking to me at two inconvenient times: when I’m in the...

April 21, 2012

10 Ways to Inspire Yourself

photo credit: me I believe every person should live life thoughtfully, being fully who you...

April 07, 2012

Which is True? Image Brain Food.

Have you ever noticed that WE are the new media? We bloggers, we facebook-users, we...

March 2012

March 19, 2012

What the &#%%#^#^ did I just blog? Pornograhpy part 2

For the past few days I have been thinking "what the $#^%$&^% did I just...

December 2011

December 07, 2011

DON’T Pursue Happiness.

I have been thinking a lot lately about the whole idea of 'doing what makes...

November 2011

November 27, 2011

Advent explained. Time to get sad, y’all.

Advent, Day 1. Advent comes from the Latin adventus, meaning "coming" or "arrival." It's the...

November 10, 2011

When the Fashion Pressure is On Like Donkey Kong: On Workin’ with what my Mama Gave Me. Vote for your fave look to dress me this weekend.

(Am I getting really carried away with my long blog titles lately? I think so)....

September 2011

September 10, 2011

9/11 From an Angry, Racist Perspective

Last year, I wrote about how I experienced 9/11 as an angry, black racist. And...

August 2011

August 18, 2011

I’m pregnant, hiccuping and sputtering through fear.

Hello Friends! I'm not sure if I'm back to blogging yet, but I've got a...

April 2011

April 25, 2011

Cascade of Consciousness

First off, lent is over! (I can have Diet Dr. Pepper, Orange pop & Diet...

April 16, 2011

Do What You Love. #WINNING =)

Last week, I spoke for 125ish students at The Ohio State University. I am very...

March 2011

March 20, 2011

A Date with the Devil? (Part 2)

In conclusion to part 1, the one about why I shouldn't date demons or want...

March 09, 2011

Lent: I’m Finsta go Ninja on yo behind!

If your new to Lent, here's the wiki primer on Lent. The gist? Lent is...

December 2010

December 29, 2010

Christmas in the Stars III

Lord, we see a star but what does a star mean? What language does it...

December 27, 2010

Christmas in the Stars II

Lord, I’ve been a fool too wise to hope, too sane to dream my eyes...

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