Someone asked me what kept me and my husband (William H. Gray) together and brought us back together after we separated for 15 years. She thought we appeared to be quite opposite types. My answer was- “He’s my barometer.” The dictionary/technical definition is: “A barometer is a scientific instrument used in meteorology to measure atmospheric […]
It is the God-given ability to perceive or even see a situation with clarity. Some people like myself call it a “vibe.” They can be positive or negative when we get them. Case in point- I was on the corner to catch a bus when a middle-aged woman at the same corner asked me for
I want the kind of relationship with God that I have with him now. I can go to him at all times for any reason whether I’m happy or sad or just have a question in my mind. Often times I’m not sure which way to go and sometimes in frustration, I just say “all
It’s a new year and I’m not looking for a new me but definitely a better me, not so proud that I can’t ask for help when I need it but also grateful enough to accept it when God sends it and I didn’t ask. Sometimes we miss blessings or help being too proud. I
I heard some woman refer to taking care of her kids as “a job.” Excuse me but the definition of a JOB is “a piece of work done for pay. The thing or material that is worked on, a task or duty.” This is according to Webster’s New World Dictionary (c) 2003. Other words that
It is true that what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger and if we choose to learn from it, it also makes us wiser. One of my sons said he could thank God for the good things that happen AND for the bad things that have happened in his life because they helped him appreciate
Here’s a thought for the beginning of 2018: It isn’t cool to go into the new-year with unresolved issues. If you made a mess of a friendship, CLEAN IT UP. If you hurt somebody, OWN IT! Swallow your pride and apologize. If someone hurt you and hasn’t said “I’m sorry.” Forget about
The year 2017 is winding down. Usually, this time of year, I look back on the year, consider what I did right and learn from what I did wrong. I’ve learned to be more REAL with myself than I used to be. More patient with my shortcomings and less complacent with my ruts. I
I got a long-distance call from a friend. She was pleased to announce that she had rededicated her life to Christ. In the process, she had also become aware of “how bad her mouth was.” We, her friends, always knew she cussed but whenever anyone said anything to her; she’d just cuss more. Like when
I heard some woman refer to taking care of her kids as “a job.” Excuse me but the definition of a JOB is “a piece of work done for pay. The thing or material that is worked on, a task or duty.” This is according to Webster’s New World Dictionary (c) 2003. Other words that
