The joy given to us through His Spirit is not just for us, but for this joy to spill over to bless others . The fruit of the Spirit-JOY- being a part of the fruit-flows through us to change the atmosphere and people. Each one of us is the reservoir and it overflows naturally into […]

Often times when I have exposed my heart with my story, there is a battle which goes on in the atmosphere around me! I believe it is a battle which my human eyes can not see but my spirit wars! Each morning I align my spirit by speaking life to myself. I start off with […]

I have been home from South Africa and I am still adjusting to jet lag (old age)! What a joy it was for Darryl and I to meet some of the most faith filled women and men! Stories of lives radically transformed by the love of God restored our faith in the power of God! […]

I remember my first day of school in America! I was the first one to arrive in my little classroom! The teacher had all kinds of quotes, maps, and pictures on the walls. There was an American flag next to her desk! As I touched it, a chill went through my body! I was an […]

I am still trying to process this comment–“you are so attractive and articulate, so I don’t think you completely get how it feels to be REJECTED.  “Ummmm– I was left and abandoned at a train station when I was way too young! I had to take care of myself till I was found on a […]

Excited to share my story at Jubilee Conference, Gatlinburg, TN Sept. 18-20 on behalf of Holt International and orphans everywhere!

Life is 10% what has happened to us and 90% how we handle it! I am asked all the time how I can be who I am today with my history of being so ugly! Of course, it is because of my Papa! I also determined to set my attitude to allow my past to […]

My emotions tell me that I am troubled–my spirit says I am not distressed.  My emotions tell me I am perplexed–my spirit says I am not in despair. My emotions tell me I am persecuted–my spirit says I am not abandoned! My emotions tell me that I am struck down–my spirit says I am not […]

In each situation that I read these words-“be strong, have courage,” I also see these words-“I will be right there with you.” We never walk alone!