Sometimes it’s the most unlikely of sources that can inspire and uplift. When we take the time to engage others, show genuine and sincere concern, and treat them equally and compassionate, what pours out is nothing short of miraculous. No matter the situation or the circumstances, everyone has something to offer and the more we …
Life is a constant test that will pull you in directions you never intended to go, that will challenge you beyond anything you ever thought you were capable of enduring, and will break you down and build you up all at the same time. Life is the ultimate test, a test full of irony and …
Today, I am extremely thankful for the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela. A man of reverence and righteousness, Mandela, or “Madiba” (the Thembu clan Mandela belonged to) as he was affectionately referred to by his countrymen, traversed the path destined for him, never once altering his route, succumbing to circumstances, or allowing others to …
Each year Saks Fifth Avenue in New York transforms their building into one of the most amazing light shows ever seen. It is a great way to start the holiday season and a beautiful and elaborate array of holiday cheer. Enjoy this year’s 3D holiday lights show, as well as the shows from 2012 and …
Every marriage hits a speed bump and inevitably there is some sort of discord. How do you get over the hump? What if you cannot? Sometimes, unfortunately, infidelity happens and affairs take place, but what happens when you leave your husband, fall in love with another man and then realize you miss your husband?
During this holiday season, what can be more gratifying than bringing joy to someone else? A selfless act of kindness can be the difference that changes one person’s life and leaves a permanent stamp on an entire community. Nothing was more evident of this than what was displayed by the young men at Olivet Middle School …
I’M THANKFUL I’m THANKFUL for the son that rose to give me a brighter day, For allowing the sun to set on what wasn’t for me so I could go on my way. I’m THANKFUL for the cross he carried for me and the burdens He bared, For giving me parents that not …
I feel blessed to be a blessing, blessed beyond measure, In this thing called life, it’s hard to find the buried treasure. But dig and dig I do, deeper I go, I’m digging deep within to remove the clutter and find what’s hidden below. Birthed in me is a purpose fueled by passion that …
Dear BrotherWord, As the holidays approach, I am faced with the same issues I’ve been going through for the past 5 years – holiday dinner. The difference between my husband’s family and my family is night and day. My family is more traditional and I grew up with the quintessential holiday norms and I became …
Surely by now many of you have heard about the mayhem surrounding the Miami Dolphins and the accusations of bullying by Richie Incognito against Jonathan Martin. It is deplorable at best and pure ignorance at its worst. This type of behavior is not and should not be accepted by anyone or in any atmosphere, professional …
