I vividly remember the first time I ever felt the burning sensation as a child touching something hot on the stove. I instinctively pulled my tender little hand away as I let out a high-pitched scream. My mother immediately ran my hand under some cold water from the sink, and the pain began to subside. …
Pressure. What is your first thought when you read or hear the word? What about these: difficulties, demands, burdens, stress, or tension? Do those words mean anything to you? Feeling pressure is not something we enjoy experiencing. I’m not sure if I’ve ever mentioned this, but decades ago I attended culinary school. In my twenties, …
When Jesus resurrected from the grave, He fulfilled the prophecies and the promises of God. There are numerous symbols of a bare cross around the world, but I wish there were more images of an empty tomb. Jesus Christ lives, and He sits in glory at the right hand of Almighty God, my friend! This …
Over the weekend, I watched multiple sermons on my DVR and online alone. The reason being is due to the pandemic that is currently engulfing the entire world at this moment. Over the past few weeks, especially, it is having a tremendous effect on the American people. I won’t go into the details, because unless …
Has your heart ever been head over heels in blissful love? Do you remember falling in love with your soulmate? Or maybe you are single like me and hoping that God will bless you again with someone to love? Regardless, I’m not sure of the status of your heart when it comes to experiencing love. …
I have loved music as long as I can remember. Growing up in a Christian home, my mother played Christian radio always. As a teenager growing up in Houston, my rebellious heart grew tired of constantly hearing Sandi Patti. (whom I now enjoy listening to) and others. I wanted to explore the fantastic world of …
She would stand out front on her tiny concrete porch gazing with anticipation for her family to enter the gravel driveway. She was so thankful to see us slowly pull in after the long drive. I’d awaken to the gentle whispers of my parents telling me we’d arrived at my grandmother’s house for the holidays. …
Fear. Thirty-five years ago, I took my soon to be fiancee to see a scary movie hoping that her fear would cause her to snuggle up close to me. I am not ashamed to admit that I was just a scared as her with my introduction to Freddy Krueger and The Nightmare on Elm Street. …
God’s Timing is Perfect The temperature on the back of my neck begins to warm to a slow burn. I begin to pace anxiously while continually checking my watch. My anxiety grows. These are of few of the tangible things that occur when my patience begins to evaporate. However, several years ago, I realized that …
Happy Summer break to all the readers and followers of my website, pleasingtothepotter.com. Also, a huge welcome to any new visitors to my site. My name is Horace Williams, Jr. The creator and author of this site. Oh, how I wish I were on an island beach like this putting the finishing touches on my …