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Radical Generosity: An Adventure Into Deep Compassion

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Happy Son-Day!!! Galatians 6:2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ,  which is Christ-like love. You will always find the "Good News" here. The Day I Dapped Michael J In Jamaica, Yeah Mon! Radical Generosity: An Adventure into Deep Compassion I’ll never forget walking into the Jamaican resort compound and experiencing the warm embrace of 72 degrees; the salty breeze from the Ocho Rios Cove; the rhythmic tune of a live violinist's melodies wafting through the luxurious main lobby; and the promise of five days in paradise. This wasn’t a foreign mission trip like my past travels. This time, I was headed to an all-inclusive resort. No worries about food, entertainment, or transportation. Everything was taken care of. And no lie, it felt amazing. The second night, I sat under a canopy of stars, sipping a Diet Coke while the sound of the waves coming ashore played in the distance. “This,” I thought, “is the life.” The food was exqui...
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One Love

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Happy Son-Day!!! Micah 6:8 “What does the Lord require of you? To act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.” You will always find the "Good News" here One Love and Konoko Falls Reel One Love Story What do Valentine's Day and Jamaica have in common?  Their emphasis on love. I spent a few days in Jamaica with my family for my nephew Phillip’s wedding. From the moment you set foot on the island, you’re surrounded by Bob Marley paraphernalia. Every shop, gas station, and restaurant seems to be selling something with his face on it. Even our transportation between cities played Marley’s music on every trip. Just an observation — I’m not complaining. Jamaicans are deeply proud of Bob Marley and regard him as more of a national legend than even some of the leaders who helped liberate the island from British rule. His face appears everywhere you go. This made me take a moment to learn about the man. Per Wikipedia, Bob Marley was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, and cul...
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