Chosen
“You’ve been chosen…” Those were the last words I’d wanted to hear out of the judge’s mouth the two times in my life that I was chosen for jury duty. Work and family obligations were more pressing as far as
Tag: BlackChristianReads
The Last Shall Be First… (Matthew 20:1-16 KJV)
Can you imagine standing in a long line and the cashier calls for the last person to jump the line to get served first? When it comes to someone’s salvation, let them JUMP THE LINE!!! There is a celebration when
The #Caregivers Pact
Remember the adage, “It’s easier said than done?” For some caregivers, they may wonder where is the help to care for a loved one, especially from everybody who claimed to assist. In my new series, the Caregivers, I created realistic
Character Driven Stories
Not only am I an author, trust me, I’m definitely a character. The most popular one is Grandma BB. Mrs. Beatrice Tilley Beacon a.k.a. Grandma BB steals the show every time she struts into a scene. Her wit, sassy unapologetic
Help Me Find Jesus (This Christmas)
Among the lights, candies, toys, and Christmas trees, can you find the reason for the celebration? As an author of 30+ Christian romance stories, God has charged me to make Him the centerpiece in all my books. I want readers
Here’s the Deal by Pat Simmons
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, says the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
The Prayer List
Many years ago when God saved me and filled me with His Holy Spirit, I wasn’t sure what my calling or gift Jesus would operate through me. 1 Corinthian 12:4-11: Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.
Praise the Lord! by Pat Simmons
One Faith, One Lord, one Baptism. Ephesians 4:5 For one week in July, I was in the midst of saints at the P.A.W. (Pentecostal Assemblies of the World) Convention. I never said, “Praise the Lord” so much. I enjoyed every
Between A Rock And A Hard Place
“Good decisions come from experience, and experience comes from bad decisions.” ~Anonymous As far as I’m concerned, the phrase “desperate times call for desperate measures” is an understatement when it comes to Aron Ralston. I vaguely remembered hearing
A Spiritual Beauty Pageant
Last week, I was a contestant in What is Your State of Mind? Pageant at my church, Bethesda Temple. The play was part of the annual women’s ministry. Being a part of it gave me a self-reflection to guard my
Happy Valentine’s Day!!
For those of you who are sniffing roses, moaning at the taste of chocolate covered strawberries melting in your mouth, or have misty eyes after opening your Valentine’s card, I interrupt your sentimental moment to wish you Happy Valentine’s Day.
Celebrate Christmas With Me
As an author, Christmas really is my favorite time of the year for a new release. Of all my books published throughout the year, I feel my Christmas books are really special. Since 2012, I have offered readers a Christmas
My Family Legacy by Pat Simmons
I’ll admit there are a lot of things about my family history I don’t know. Imagine that, since I love researching my genealogy. While attending my aunt’s funeral last month, I was a surprised to learn that my relative was
I Found A Friend by Pat Simmons
The Book of Proverbs is filled with wise tidbits about how to live life to the fullest. Chapter eighteen ends at verse twenty-four about friendships: A man who has friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend who
I Need You To Survive by Pat Simmons
Last Sunday, our associate pastor summoned all the men at Bethesda Temple Church of the Apostolic Faith to the altar for prayer. This special prayer was in response to the two deadly police involved shootings of unarmed black men. When