• Thank You

    Thank You Gratitude is sweet every day. During the holidays, we are reminded to thank God for His goodness and His blessings. At Love Thy Neighbor Food Pantry, we have so many reasons for which to be thankful. Reverend Kevin and I started a few years back by handing out food to our neighbors in…

  • A Cup of Water

    A Cup of Water “For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in My name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.” Mark 9:41 (KJV) Water. Cool and satisfying. It quenches our thirst like no other beverage. As children of God, we want…

  • Seasons Part 1

    Seasons Part 1 “While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.” Genesis 8:22 (KJV) Autumn. It’s my favorite season. Some of the highlights of this period are the cooler weather; shorter days; school is back in session for a new year;…

  • “Are You Okay?”

    “Are You Okay?” My son Kevin Jr has a kind heart and will on numerous occasions ask this question to anyone who he feels is hurting in some way. God created us to love Him and to love one another. (Matthew 22: 37-39 KJV) There are many ways to love others: Helping someone with a…

  • Surrender

    Surrender Last week Kevin and I were honored to welcome my niece Angela and her husband Marcus into our new home during their visit to Baltimore. A couple of nights ago, I was sitting in our living room, sharing some personal struggles regarding our family finances and those of the pantry. We are blessed with…

  • “Get Used to Different”

    “Get Used to Different” You may or may not have heard of or seen “The Chosen.” 1 It is an online streaming TV series about the life of Jesus Christ created by Dallas Jenkins. Anyone can download “The Chosen” app from their app store and watch Seasons 1-3 for free. Season 4 will be available…

  • People Helping People

    People Helping People Earlier this month, some of our volunteers were able to help serve dinner at “Streets of Hope,” a local men’s shelter. (In front-Ed, second row left to right-Reverend Kevin, Pat, Kevin’s mom, back row Richard, Jimmie and myself). For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which…