“Heaviness in the heart of man makes it stoop.” — Proverbs 12:25 When I returned home from caregiving for my mother and entered my season of bereavement, I was completely exhausted. My mind, body, and soul felt torn and bruised. I remember feeling stiff, as if I couldn’t move. My rhythm was gone. Even my posture reflected the heaviness in my heart. I felt as if I walked like I was leaning. Rest became my refuge. Long bubble baths and soft new pajamas, of which I ordered several pairs, became...

Yesterday, my Bishop, Dr. Joseph White, taught a powerful message about the secret desires of “going back into the world.” He reminded us that these hidden longings to return to the old man, our former ways, thoughts, deeds, and desires, hinder us from moving forward in God. As he taught, I began to imagine an image of the inner battle between the spirit and the soul. The Holy Spirit lives within our human spirit. The Spirit moves on our hearts and minds, helping us to yield to God. The...

September 15th marked a turning point in my life. My mother left this earthly realm and entered into eternity to be with our Heavenly...