In the fall of 2017, Tyrone and I decided we wanted to get married to each other. Somewhere between October and December, I told my parents, pastors, and close friends. In January 2018, I told my family. After that, there was no turning back for me. Because I went from never having a boyfriend toContinue reading “CAE to CAF: Transition Complete”
Category Archives: Religion
CAE to CAF 3: Therapist
My best friend has walked with me through so many seasons of my life. He and I met when we were 18 and 17, respectively. We clicked instantly, but I had no idea he’d become such a major part of my life. I remember one time in 2007 we were walking across campus (Go Green!)Continue reading “CAE to CAF 3: Therapist”
CAE to CAF 1
This is long, but go with it. During this almost married season, I’ve had to repent to God. Changing my name has REALLY done a number on me. I love that people cleverly comment “OhCAE” on my posts cuz they recognize it from my hashtag. It’s cool when people ask my cash tag and assumeContinue reading “CAE to CAF 1”
Our Mother Who Art In Heaven
So the verdict is in, Octavia Spencer is my favorite actor. And yes, I used “actor” on purpose even though she’s a woman. (I’m a proud gramma nazi with an English degree. I know how to use words good. 🙃) Any who, I used a gendered term because it serves my purpose when examining herContinue reading “Our Mother Who Art In Heaven “
You Can Actually Do It All
Who are you? Why are you? What do you do? Why do you do what you do? Answer those. What’d you say for “What do you do?” More than likely you answered with your job. Our culture teaches us to place our value and find our identity in our occupation. Think about it. As aContinue reading “You Can Actually Do It All”
You’re Already Black Enough
Two years ago, I went on a prilgramage through Israel. I walked on land I’ve read about all my life. I stood in places that I had only imagined. I was baptized in the Jordan, took a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee while listening to “How Great Is Our God” and I swamContinue reading “You’re Already Black Enough “
Black Christian Millennial Survival Kit: 2017 Edition
I’m a Black Christian Woman. I’m a Christian Millennial. I’m a Black Millennial. I’m Black. I’m a Christian. I’m a Millennial. And all that matters all the time. But it feels like they matter even more with the inauguration of Billionaire Donald Trump being just hours away. I kinda went into detail in DearContinue reading “Black Christian Millennial Survival Kit: 2017 Edition”
Dear White Jesus…
Last night, we watched President Barack Obama give his heart-wrenching farewell address in Chicago. Along with many of my Facebook friends, I found myself reminiscing on my college days. The first time I voted for president, I voted for a Black man. Even then I was aware of how big of a deal that was.Continue reading “Dear White Jesus…”
Claricha Explains It All 