Mama Always ~ L.A. Brown, Author

It is more than apparent, even to someone who doesn't watch the news, that there is fear out there because of this election. People from all walks of life are concerned, and down-right fearful about what their lives are going to be like now. Some fear deportation. Some fear racial-profiling. Some fear retribution because they are from the LGBT community. Some fear for their insurance, which they pay a rather high premium for, but at least they're covered, for now. Others fear because they're disabled. We can sit in our comfy chairs, those of us who are not a part of these groups, and wonder why they are fearful. To be honest with you, it is hard for me to completely empathize with their fear. I can sympathize all I want, but in some cases, there is no way I can possibly know how hopeless and fearful they are right now. There are ways that we can be there for these folks, so that they know that we are not a threat to their lives or lifestyles. There is a movement that uses

The world didn't go up in flames. No one was raptured. No aliens attacked, and everyone still is going about their business, whether it is school, work or retirement. The world didn't come to an end. But, that doesn't mean this election season is over, because its not. I have to commend Mrs. Clinton for her decision to concede gracefully. She fought long, hard and well, and I have to say, in my opinion, in some cases dirty. Trump isn't clean here, though...that mouth of his was his liability. He had the opportunity to take the high road more than once, but instead chose to run that mouth. Smh... Enough about that, though. Now comes the time to put feet on his promises. I get that some of you are distraught over the President Elect, I get that, but it is what it is. I know in my case, when I went to cast my ballot that my Candidates of Choice were not on the ballot and because I live in Texas, write-ins were not allowed. Instead of Allen West or Ben Carson, I had the

Looking at the news headlines and my news feed this morning, I can't help but sense a severe anxiety. While the news stories, of course, do not put forth those feelings, my friend's and family's posts most certainly do  I have, on my news feed, folks on both sides of the aisle…and I have to tell you, I feel the anxiety in the posts. Both sides are worried about what will happen on November 9th, when all the votes have been counted. Those on the Clinton side are worried about a man whose mouth is unfiltered, and vulgar. His attitude is not been reined in, but to his credit, he has surrounded himself with conservatives who are highly respected.  On the other side of the aisle, Trump supporters are worried about a woman whose health is in question, whose ethics are in question and whose accomplishments are in question. Her family history is in question. They fear a lock-down on the United States like it has never seen before, and more of the Obama Administration with a

Okay...I wasn't going to post anything on this election cycle because of the polarization it might cause, but a friend of mine, in a round about way, has convinced me otherwise. Let's just put this out there. This is a nasty campaign season. It's ugly. None of the Candidates, in my opinion, are worth their weight in salt. One is a crook. Another is an arrogant blow-hard. Another is a hippie, and the last one is a Hillary wannabe. There's always the option of write-ins, but let's face it, that's a throw-away vote. So what's a Christian to do? Well, this is only my opinion and you should ultimately decide for yourself, but here's what I think. If you are totally flummoxed by either of the major Candidates, then vote for the platform that most closely ties in with your value system. But don't not vote. Don't stay home and say "my vote doesn't matter," because it does. Yes, the Electoral College makes the decision for the State, but