Language is more than just a tool for communication. It is a living, breathing entity that evolves with time, culture, and experience. When I think about the words we use, I realize they carry the weight of history, identity, and connection. Have you ever paused to consider how the language of one generation differs from another? How those differences shape our understanding of the world and ourselves? This reflection leads me to explore the fascinating power of generational words and the...

Sometimes, I wonder if we truly surrender all of the contents of our alabaster box to God. In the story of Mary pouring out the oil from her alabaster box to wash the feet of Jesus, it can read like a graceful act—almost like something out of a romance novel. But when you really dig deeper into it, you begin to see the weight of the sacrifice. In those times, Mary was seen as a harlot. In other words, she was the side chick, the hoe, the “worthless” woman who had been used and abused. No one...

Another Easter Sunday is here—the day that Christians around the world celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Resurrection —the act of restoring and giving new life. It is revitalization. Revival. Renewal. It is the act of bringing something back to life and restoring its strength. Through Jesus, all who believe are given the opportunity to exchange our old wounds, beliefs, behaviors, thoughts, attitudes, hurts, grief, lack, mistakes, and wrongdoings for a new way of being. We can hope...