If you were to ask me, "What is the number one thing I can do for you today?" Honestly, I would tell you, pray for me. Think about it. What greater, more powerful gift can you possibly give anyone than a selfless, heartfelt prayer? I say selfless because... Not so many years ago my prayers were more selfish than selfless. I might pray for God to make an ever so slight adjustment in a family member, believing it was best for (me) them. I could see so clearly all their need-for-change Continue Reading
My Friend Joy – A Life Lesson {Atlanta Journal Constitution}
I walked what seemed to be a mile on high heels, while crossing the bridge that links Emory Hospital to its parking garage. It was Sunday morning, and most visitors had not arrived yet. The hallways echoed with the sound of my shoes, and in my heart, a haunting sadness lingered. Only 30 minutes earlier, I was sitting at my Sunday School class, waiting for the teacher to start the lesson, when a friend tapped on my shoulder: “Did y’all pray for Joy?” she asked. I gasped. My fears were Continue Reading
10 Things Your Pastor Needs From You: Reflections of a Pastor’s Wife
I know this is a weird subject for a blog, but I think it's so important. I have a huge love for the church. After all, it is the body of Christ. My heart longs to be among His people, worshiping, learning, exercising my spiritual gifts, and receiving the benefits of other’s spiritual gifts upon me! But there is also so much pain in the body. So much division. So much distraction. I wonder and fear that we have turned it into something that Jesus did not intend. It is not my heart to be Continue Reading
No Request is Too Small
From the rearview mirror, I could see that she was praying again. After mouthing “Amen” she picked up my phone and dialed her best friend’s number. After the initial greeting, she lit up: “Ok, so I received my letter from the Camp and have not opened yet. As promised. I’ll open it right now, with you on the phone.” “Please let me be in the same club, please let me be in the same club,” Baby prayed again. She opened the letter and screamed: “Oh my goodness! I made it, I made it! I’m Continue Reading
Our God Given Time & the Distraction of Technology
"YOU DID WHAT? You really took the internet out of your home? How can you function? How do you get your work done? Why?" These were my questions and concerns when a friend of mine told me that she decided to take back her family from the distractions of technology. I admit wholeheartedly that I am part of the distracted tech world. Everyone I know is. I see it all around me. Kids and adults are plugged in as they drive to school, as they “relax” in the living room, or even as they Continue Reading
Easter – Celebration of Hope for All Christians {Atlanta Journal Constitution}
This article was published on Patricia’s column for the Atlanta Journal Constitution on Saturday – April 15, 2017. The small family of Jewish slaves sat on the floor of their small hut, eating the lamb that was slain. Their sandals were on their feet and they were dressed for the journey. Their sparse belongings were tied inside small sacks that each family member would carry when their leader, Moses, sent word that it was time to go. Screams could be heard throughout the land. Mothers Continue Reading
