Rev. Brenda Brooks-Alexander

I don’t drink coffee.

But I love the smell of it. I love the process—the brewing, the waiting, the sound of it coming together.

There are things in life that can harden us. Disappointments. Hurt. Waiting. Repeated struggles.

Growing up, I loved playing with Play-Doh.

God’s love is not just something we say—it is something God shows.

Life is full of teachable moments.

There are two words in this passage that shift everything: But God.

There are some things you don’t fully understand until you have to live them out.

Job speaks these words in the middle of suffering.

I remember a time when my heart was broken.

At my house, turning on the lights is not optional—it’s a matter of safety.