This morning, I heard Pastor Jamal Bryant say, "Planes that land safely never make the news. It's only the planes that crash." I had to listen to that several times because it struck a chord in me. I thought about how life can sometimes be compared to a plane ride. Just because a plane lands safely doesn't mean there was never any turbulence. Landing safely doesn't mean there weren't moments when the plane had to fly through storms, thunder, and dark clouds. Just because a plane lands safely...

A dear friend of mine shared her God-inspired devotional with me. It is a powerful reminder of God's love. It also challenges us to think about how we show up as believers. One question it asks is: In what area of my life am I trying to earn what God has already freely given? That question has echoed in my mind ever since. I am always asking God why we, as His children, struggle so much with our faith. It's not that we don't believe in God. Our worship, our prayers, and our praise clearly...

Today is Father's Day. My biological father passed away many years ago. Days like today still sting because I miss his presence. My father wasn't a perfect man, but he was my daddy. He was the first man I ever loved. Many of us have fathers who have passed away. For some, our fathers were our heroes. They were our protectors and providers. We were Daddy's little girl or his favorite buddy. For many of us, our fathers were not present in our lives. We have spent years feeling the loud...