I know it sounds silly, but sometimes there’s love in the bread pudding. When I was in kindergarten and first grade I lived with my grandmother, Myrtle, my mother’s stepmother. She doted on this grandchild and there was nothing that exceeded her grasp when it came to demonstrating that love. At four years old I … Continue reading Love in the bread pudding
Prayer is the ongoing transaction between us and God, mediated or spurred on by the Holy Spirit, with Jesus at the right hand of the Father interceding on our behalf. The Holy Spirit is the cutter. He makes sure the ball gets into the basket. Jesus is our elder brother who puts his seal of … Continue reading Prayer is…
On a hot summer night, when it was 90 degrees on Barclay Street in east Baltimore, we’d sometimes sit outside well into the morning. It was too hot to be inside. Especially on the upper floors of our three-story house. In fact all the neighbors sat outside on their porch front (no porches) metal chairs. … Continue reading We surely can!
Nobody talks about it anymore, but a focal point of the early African turned American church was the mourner’s bench. It was the center of activity back then because the best energy of worship was devoted to invoking the presence of God into the place, revoking any misguided invitation to the enemy and his imps … Continue reading The Mourner’s Bench
One of the most fascinating events in the Bible is Peter walking on water. His zealous self could not be contained when he saw his fearless leader on the water, so he, without thinking, stepped out to meet him. And the traditional Christian read leads us to chastise him for looking down at his feet … Continue reading Water walking
In my house, every meal was cooked from scratch. We had baked beans and tuna from cans. But beyond that fresh food was purchased each week from the market or from the truck that came into the block every Saturday bearing fresh vegetables, bright colorful fruit and often even the meat to season the greens…fresh … Continue reading Created to Walk on Water
That’s a phrase we like to use to bottom line or emphasize the point we’re making. At the end of the day, the only thing that matters is… At the end of the day, it’s the people who stick with you… At the end of the day, real people find their way home. These all … Continue reading At the end of the day
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 This scripture never speaks specifically to God’s love, but how many ways can love be spoken without actually speaking its name. … Continue reading ‘For I am your God’
Foster kids always have stories. Have you noticed? When I was newly housed with my new family, it became apparent that crying was not an accepted behavior. I don’t think I had been a “cry baby,” even at the tender age of 6. Someone poisoned my puppy when I was about 4. I didn’t cry. … Continue reading It’s Christmas Eve
Are you a person of integrity? Are you of one heart and mind? Can people take your word to the bank? Then say so! Are you a gifted person? Are you gifted of God? Do you represent the best work of the Holy Spirit? Then say so! Are you walking in power, love and a … Continue reading Say so!!!
Dorothy Scott Boulware 