I recently served on a committee to address the diversity of an organization. The head of the organization and the diversity committee was a white man. I believe he truly was sincere in his desire to achieve greater racial and class diversity. As he shared his hopes for the committee and organization, he made a…
Eighteen years ago today, at 2:00 p.m. I stood in the St. James United Methodist Church in Kansas City, Missouri surrounded by family and friends and said, “I do” and “I will.” I wish I could remember what I thought marriage would be like on that day. I am sure it was something unrealistic and…
For the last several years, I’ve had to deal with a toxic person. You have probably had your share as well. Toxic people are usually family members, co-workers, church or PTA members with whom you must interact—even if it is on a limited basis. I am not talking about the person with the quirky personality…
Prince fans have spent the last several weeks mourning the death of this cultural icon. I have continued to enjoy Prince’s music as an adult, but he is embedded in the soundtrack of my youth. When I learned of his death, I thought about my best friend Erika and how we would spend hours talking…
A couple of years ago I started posting Facebook status updates called <insert blank stare> when I would share absolutely ludicrous statements colleges students I teach make and my fantasy reaction to those statements, which was to simply give them a blank stare. These statements usually come at the end of the semester when those…
On Monday, Tamara Gibbs, creator and founder of Single Serving for Single Women, wrote about what it is like to be single and in love. Today, she shares in her guest blog post what it is like to be single and waiting for love. I love that final scene in Sixteen Candles when Molly…
Though I am married, I have many single friends whom I love and are dear to me. For the overwhelming majority of my childhood, my mother was a divorced, single woman. I got married in my late 20s, so I do remember what it is like to be constantly asked about your love life from…
“For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all ways.” ~Psalm 91:11 Two incidents happened last month that reminded me of God’s immeasurable and perfect protection. One Tuesday evening my family had an unusually long day after my older daughter’s swim meet and my younger daughter’s school spelling bee. My girls…
I recently discovered a tote bag I got a few months ago when I was a workshop facilitator a local women’s conference. The bag remained among my unpacked workshop materials and unsold books until a few weeks later when I finally got around to putting things where they belong. In the conference tote bag was…
There is nothing more precious than to watch a young girl, who has not yet been tainted by the standards of the world, celebrate her gifts, beauty and identity. I’ve been blessed to witness both my daughters celebrate themselves, but especially in the carefree spirit of my younger one. One day, she was just standing…
