Sorry for not writing sooner! Let’s just say it’s been a busy couple of weeks that have changed my life in a lot of ways!! First, I went to Kentucky with a good friend/mentor and after a weekend of studying/working, I became a Certified Life Coach. I’m incredibly proud of this achievement, as I really [...]
Bury Your Dead…Then Get Up! (notes on a powerful word)
Yesterday was Resurrection Sunday (or Easter)… and I had the blessing of hearing one of the most powerful words ever. Rev. Kymberley Clemons (KC) Jones preached on the subject: “Bury Your Dead, Then Get Up!” and it was amazing. In a nutshell, the message was to mourn for your dead, but not the dead things [...]
When?
I’ll admit that I was glad two young men were convicted of raping a fellow student; I’m glad that the young lady was believed and a court system finally did its job to ensure her justice (well, whatever justice may mean in this case). While I think it’s a tragic situation all the way around, [...]
On the New Pope
I’m happy for those who are in the Catholic Church; I know they put a lot of faith and hope in their Pope. But I wonder what they would do without the Pope? No Catholic churches seemed to shut down while the conclave gathered to elect the new Pope. Who did they put their faith [...]
Strange How Things Work
It’s strange how things work when you put your life in God’s hands. Suddenly you’ll find yourself doing things you never thought imaginable. For example: this country-born-and-raised girl never thought she’d end up loving Manhattan so much she can’t imagine ever leaving. This girl was the one who got homesick just spending the night at [...]
Sami Kay Martin is first and foremost a survivor. She is currently a reporter living in New York City and says she is happier now than ever before. When not writing, Sami works at the Valley Stream Presbyterian Church in Valley Stream....
