Category: Cultural Wisdom
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What kind of victory leaves you limping? Perhaps the kind that changes you. Jacob spent much of his life striving for something God had already spoken over him before he was born. Looking at his story made me ask myself a difficult question: *How many times have I exhausted myself chasing something God has already…
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When I first began writing this blog, my heart felt like it was sitting in limbo—waiting, hurting, and trying not to shut down under the weight of life. But somewhere in the middle of pain, prayer, and being misunderstood, God brought me back to the woman with the alabaster box. This piece is a reflection…
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What we pour into children matters. The songs, Scriptures, stories, lessons, and examples we give them may sit quietly for years—until one day, life brings them back. “Train up a child” is more than a familiar verse; it is a reminder that what we plant today can help shape who they become tomorrow.
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What if Sabbath is more than a command to stop working? From childhood Sabbaths in Jamaica to discovering the gift of rest as an adult, this week’s reflection explores worship, community, and the grace God placed in the pause from the very beginning.
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What if the thing you keep asking God for is already in your hand? This week, through Scripture, an old Chinese folktale, and some unexpected reminders, I began to realize that maybe I haven’t been waiting for more. Maybe I’ve been learning to use what God has already given me. Come reflect with me, and…
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**Grace to See the Angel Selling Cigarettes** We often have an idea of what someone being used by God should look like. But what happens when the messenger doesn’t look the part? Years ago, on my late-night walks home in Montego Bay, I met an old lady at a little roadside stall. Looking back now,…
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This week, the Holy Spirit reminded me of a truth I didn’t realize I needed: the little things we try to carry on our own eventually become heavy. While the world says, “Don’t sweat the small stuff,” God lovingly says, “Bring Me the small stuff.” Join me as we explore the miracle of the floating…
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There comes a moment in every parent’s life when love reaches its limit, not because we stop loving, but because we can no longer fight every battle for the ones we cherish. This week at our church conference, God used unexpected acts of kindness, an unforgettable childhood memory, and the story of Moses to remind…
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This week, a simple question from a teenager stopped me in my tracks: “What’s the difference between Catholics and us?” As we talked, I realized he wasn’t learning theology in church or at home; he was learning it on social media. That conversation led me to Paul’s visit to the Areopagus, where he brought the…
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Where was the man? That simple question, asked during a VBS lesson, stayed with me long after class ended. How often do we shine a spotlight on one person’s failure while overlooking everyone else’s? And how often are we quick to hold a stone, yet slow to let Christ examine our own hearts? This week’s…
