Every time we moved into a new home I would say, “A house is a home depending on the kind of people residing in it.” Today, more and more are searching for fulfillment outside the home because of the instability and lack of foundational principles that direct the affairs of a family. More than half of the marriages end up in divorce, and as a result, single parents are ever burdened with the task ...  Read More

As I sat at my dining room table, I looked outside to a crisp clean shiny day. This brought back memories of my arrival in Seattle thirty years ago. My brother-in-law (deceased) who knew more about weather than I did, told me, “Gail, know this about Seattle in the wintertime - be aware of the shiny days because you could easily be fooled. On the coldest of days, the air smells fresh, but it’s free...  Read More

Today I write with a heavy heart. My friend of thirty years transitioned this past Saturday from cardiac arrest better known as a heart attack. She was a young and vibrant woman of fifty-five years, and the youngest of eight children in her family. My friend was cherished by many people who knew her because she had quite a powerful presence. She was in the hospital for some time before they sent h...  Read More

February is Black History Month. My mind goes over the many great men and women who paved the way and broke down barriers to open opportunities for the black and brown. When people said NO, these people found ways to still persevere and make inroads into American society. There are too many greats to name, but Harriet Tubman and the underground railroad immediately come to mind. Harriet Tubman was...  Read More

Growing up we lived in an abusive environment. After my mom divorced my stepdad we didn’t always have enough money. The rest of the family pitched in as much as they could but it was hard to support a family of eight. When the cabinets were empty mom prayed for food and soon there would be a knock at the door with someone bringing a meal. At other times, there was no one at the door except for big...  Read More

We are a nation of complainers. Oftentimes we worry and complain about what is not going well on our behalf and all the things that we are unhappy about. Someone once said, “Take your complaints to the Lord on your knees.” Sometimes it’s easier to complain than pray because prayer takes the attention off you and places it on someone or something else. A member of my family recently required seriou...  Read More