A Worthy Fall

After three weeks of successfully, in my opinion, beginning my journey into cycling and two beautiful days of twenty mile rides (42 miles) I fell. I did not fall in any of my efforts. My process is strategic and safe. I have the proper riding garments, helmet, gloves, and I take all the necessary precautions … Continue reading A Worthy Fall →

His Workmanship 3

Every day we awake from our slumber and our sleep we are allotted a portion of strength, health, talent, ability, energy, resources, relationships, and on and on. Every day we are provided with something. Even if it is some version of weakness, it is something. Are we going to steward what we have been provided? … Continue reading His Workmanship 3 →

His Workmanship 2

We must never lose sight of the wonder, glory, beauty, and power of God’s provision - His manna He has provided daily. We must remember provision is God’s answer to something we prayed for or He promised. We cannot allow our excitement about provision wane or diminish over time with familiarity and normality. Provision The … Continue reading His Workmanship 2 →

His Workmanship 1

God continues to provide opportunities and provision. He generates provision and is the Provider. Through Him we live, breathe, and have an existence. We must believe in all He has placed in us. We must trust His work in our lives and believe in the tools, resources, relationships, and opportunities He has provided. There will … Continue reading His Workmanship 1 →

Beautiful Contentment

One of the things I will miss when the quarantine is over is watching my sons grow up right in front of me. Parenting by all accounts has its challenges. However, the beautiful thing is watching something God has gifted you with grow right in front of you. Since I entered the workforce, I have … Continue reading Beautiful Contentment →

One Image. Many Perceptions.

Depending on your context these images could mean that you are helping others, protecting yourself, being considerate of the welfare of others, or cause you to be seen as a threat. Not too long ago black men wearing hoodies were seen as a threat, thugs, hooligans, gangsters, and a menace to society. They were being … Continue reading One Image. Many Perceptions. →

Image Bearers

Kids are mirrors and adults are the images they reflect. Every single day you have the opportunity to show your child who you are. They will experience the most wonderful things about you, like your smile. They will experience the not so wonderful things about you, like grumpy straight-faced non-verbal’s that make you look like … Continue reading Image Bearers →

Appetites, Issues, and Gaurdians

There is no lack of information to consume in this life. The world of entertainment has everything imaginable under the sun to quench any thirst. Pick a platform, a mode, a medium, it will have content from the most vile to the most virtuous at the fingertips of the consumer. Heart The world of news … Continue reading Appetites, Issues, and Gaurdians →

Parents, Children, and the Curse 1

During this time of sheltering-in-place one of the many things all can work on is spending time with our sons and daughters. There is much comedic banter about the challenges and difficulties of parenting. And yes, parenting does come with its challenges. However, we ought to use this time as opportunity to enjoy our sons … Continue reading Parents, Children, and the Curse 1 →

My Ride

I recently purchased a road bicycle. Since my mid- to late twenties I have wanted to get into cycling. However, I never really pursued it. I honestly made excuses for not pursuing it. My list of excuses included but were not limited to “I’m too busy” or “I don’t know anyone else who does this … Continue reading My Ride →