My Mount Rushmore of Influence
Lately I have been reflecting on the people who have influenced my life the most. When people talk about a “Mount Rushmore list,” they are referring to the iconic monument in South Dakota, the four presidents carved into the mountain to represent the foundation,...
Stacking Wins
Big change doesn’t start with a breakthrough. It starts when you decide to win today, and then do it again tomorrow. The other day I was talking with a young man I’ve known for a long time. His life has honestly felt like a cycle of ups and downs for more than a...
A Message for Pastors and Teachers from Ezekiel 3 as We Start 2026
There is a threefold challenge laid out in Ezekiel 3—know, believe, and preach, that we should embrace this year, Ezekiel chapter 3 recounts God’s further commissioning of the prophet Ezekiel to deliver a difficult message to the rebellious Israelites in exile. God...
Reparations Won’t Save Us. Ownership Will.
We cannot depend on government promises or pity. Our progress will come from education, ownership, and investment in each other. Rooted by Brea Baker is an honest and revealing look at the history of land theft and displacement that stripped Black Americans of...
Playing Inside the Lines: What the NBA Can Teach Us About Black Home Ownership
What basketball can teach us about credit, consistency, and building generational wealth. I miss the old-school NBA. Back when basketball was played inside out. When the big men were kings. Shaquille O’Neal, Hakeem Olajuwon, Patrick Ewing, and even Wilt Chamberlain...
Taking Care of the Poor — With Justice and Wisdom
True justice doesn’t leave people where they are. It lifts them to where God wants them to be. I want to address messages that people send to me concerning how I feel about taking care of migrants, immigrants, and poor people. I’ve established this perspective having...