What a year it’s been. A crazy whirlwind of excitement, fear, doubt, and God’s unfailing love and grace. As I write these words it’s a week away from the beginning of 2024 and God has opened doors I’ve only ever dreamed of before. Last May I quit my office job to travel and write. I’ve […]
As I was making a playlist for our church Christmas party, I came across Kirk Franklin’s rendition of “We Three Kings”. I really like his version. It’s catchy, it makes me dance, and who doesn’t love Christmas songs? It does make me wonder about the story behind the song and so since Christmas is almost
Just call me Sister Gonzales I believe I have officially graduated into “sister” status at church. Though that nomenclature is rarely used in this modern day and age, I believe the overall attributes are still the same. Back in my childhood we would refer to the older ladies at church, who were involved with many
“Treat others the way you want to be treated,” The Golden Rule, also known as Matthew 7:12 “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them…” Seems easy enough. Treat people with kindness, be fair and use wise judgment, be a good person. But is this really enough? Is this
