Double Portion Inspiration

It's my weekend to blog and I wasn't sure what I wanted to write about.  With the verdict announcement yesterday and the feeling that more could have been done for Jordan Davis to receive justice, I wondered if I would repost Roslyn's post," I am Raising Americas Most Hated. "  I chose differently and instead decided to ask a question................. When was the last time you prayed for the President ? Tomorrow is President's Day (post written on Sunday).  A day when we commemorate past presidents of the USA. I couldn't help but think about our very own, President Barack Obama and other government leaders and the constant criticism they receive.  All of their words and actions are under constant scrutiny.  You might have even joined in on some of the discussions but, when was the last time you prayed for the President? 1 Timothy 2:1-3 (MSG) The first thing I want you to do is pray. Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know. Pray es...

Roslyn at the Inauguration in 2009 It was exactly four years ago today I had the privilege of being in Washington, DC for the inauguration of our 44th President- Barack Obama .  My husband bought me the airline flight as a surprise Christmas gift.   Witnessing the first bi-racial person sworn in as president was overwhelming and humbling.  I knew on that day I represented my living and deceased family members.  I stood on the shoulders of my ancestors who died believing one day we could all be equal in the United States of America.  It was a historic moment for our country. The energy in the city was electric.  There was a unity within our country that was rare but welcomed.  I would sit on the train and enthusiastic riders of all races and colors would break out in song.  Before long the entire train joined in singing.  Most of the time the song was an old negro spiritual like, "We have overcome."  I listened at the Kennedy Cent...