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. . . has it happened to YOU?

The creation account of man and woman can be perceived as a myth . . . or, as poetry . . . or, as genuinely true, nevertheless, it’s understood that it takes two genders to reproduce . . . to procreate.

We often take a second look when we see a lady donning a flattering hat! Culturally speaking, a hat can be seen as a sign of respect and elegance as well as status and wealth. Examples: The Royal Women of Windsor, the fashionable Kentucky Derby, and let’s not forget Hollywood’s noted film, “My Fair Lady” starring Audrey Hepburn . . . or, back in the day, the flamboyant Hedda Hopper!

Most of us know, or are related to, someone whom we would define as a “helicopter mom”, or parent. The tendency to be one is there for all of us, but somehow we instinctively know when we’re not one, or no longer one. Actually, witnessing it is cringing because we question the future well-being of the child.

Just as I am, without one plea,

but that thy blood was shed for me,

and that thou bidst me come to thee,

O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Are you prepared? Are you ready?

Breaking News – we’re living in wicked and vitriolic times – times where we must step out of our comfort zones. Specifically, comfort zones witnessed every day, i.e., keeping and maintaining company with those of like-ethnicity and/or like-faith. This ought not to be!

Daily, whether it’s with a group of people or on social networks, we see and hear things in others that are distasteful and/or inappropriate and we’re quick to make a mental judgment or an assessment. By the same token, we fail to see our blind spots, preventing self-awareness – our visual field is obstructed, making it invisible to us, but obvious to everyone else.

People haven’t changed . . . procrastination is a default position.

Betrayal originates from someone you know, someone you trust, someone you care for and/or love, and finally, someone with whom you have an investment of your time and of your life.

Look around us — many things are spinning out of control. What’s inside your heart comes out your mouth — or, your body language.

Wherever you are on your journey – married or unmarried, employed or unemployed, moved up or moved down or retired, God has placed you where you are for an exclusive purpose . . . “for such a time as this.”

Whatever the situation may be, we must keep the door of reconciliation open even up to the last second – that’s what God does for us!

“Some people make things happen, some watch things happen, while others wonder what happened?”