Yesterday, we laid my Aunt Eloise to rest. The funeral home did a beautiful job preparing her body, and I am grateful for the care they gave. Yet as I looked at her in the casket, I was reminded of how carnal our bodies truly are. When the spirit departs, what remains is only the … Continue reading The Sweet Spirit
On Tuesday, August 19th, just before dawn, our beloved Aunt Eloise quietly transitioned from this life to her eternal home. Though the moment was heavy, it was wrapped in peace, the kind of peace that comes when a life has been well-lived, and when the atmosphere has been set by God’s Word. This is the … Continue reading The Word That Sustains: Honoring Aunt Eloise
Life has a way of moving us through seasons. Some are filled with joy and milestones, others with grief and letting go, and many with a mixture of both. I remember back in December 2014, as we prepared to enter 2015, my mother shared a message with us about transitions. That year proved to be … Continue reading Seasons of Transition
People often assume that wisdom automatically comes with age. We see someone with years behind them and think, They must be wise. However, the truth is, age and wisdom are not the same thing. Wisdom is not simply knowing the right thing—it’s knowing the right way to share it. It’s timing, tone, discernment, and the … Continue reading Wisdom Isn’t Just About Age
Yesterday, I witnessed something sacred. It was not just a church service, not just a sermon—but a moment that affirmed calling, legacy, and divine timing. My brother, Pastor Rick, is now faithfully leading a United Methodist congregation in Waxhaw, North Carolina—and I couldn’t be prouder. His preaching is everything a message should be: thoughtful, practical, … Continue reading A Shepherd Worth Following: A Tribute to My Brother, Pastor Rick
