Easy like Sunday afternoon… #reverenddonnao
Sisterhood. What a gift, especially to have sisters in ministry. What a blessing to spend time with my friend and sister, Rev. Ivory Bryant. I’m so glad we live closer to each other now. #reverenddonnao
Visiting Rev. Dr. Bestie (aka @courtneyalmabryant) and saw our twenty-something year old selves at a De La Soul Summerstage Concert in Central Park. We were so young and full of life, yet we had no idea where God was taking us. I imagine they would b
In addition to experiencing peace in the midst of grief, our class talked about complicated grief—those prolonged feelings where the sadness, anger, denial, etc intensify over time. We talked about having Jesus and a therapist (or grief counsel
I have a thing for forsythia and the forsythia bush sprouting in my yard reminded me that I never posted the book cover proofs. Which one speaks to you? Let me know. #reverenddonnao #sacredinvitations #inspiringcreativityinlifeandministry
I made some turns. My vision is clear. Glory to God. Have you made some moves and turns so you can see God’s vision for your life? #reverenddonnao
Rest Day 2. Hanging with mom. Trying to stay out of trouble. #iykyk
On Saturday I shared with the women of Fresh Start that in order to make an IMPACT, that it’s important to be still, be whole, and be transformed. Well, after a fruit-FULL two weeks of ministry, I am taking my own advice. Today’s spa day
Look what was delivered on the Lord’s Day in this Women’s HERstory Month! Thank you @lesleyfmcclendon for my custom @herstoriclife bomber jacket. I love, love, love it! #reverenddonnao #inspiringcreativityinlifeandministry #herstoricineve
On Sundays we worship, and sometimes we preach! Thanks be to God for the First Baptist Church Englewood for the invitation to share. #reverenddonnao #shepreaches
Presto Chango. From ministry in NY to a wedding in NJ. Today was a beauty-FULL day to hang with my beloved as we witnessed the nuptials of my good friend and her beloved. #reverenddonnao
Donna and Tracy. The stories we could tell. IG couldn’t hold them all. But the story that I will share is how @allthingstlc has always affirmed the call of God on my life…from shopping for shoes before my first (bootleg) preaching assign
Whew…being with the women of Fresh Start Christian Center (@thefreshstartny) this morning was incredible! I am grateful to Lady Tracy (@allthingstlc) and Lady Ranekka for their leadership of the Women’s There is a spirit of hospitality,
Next month I’ll be preaching, teaching, and creating at the Women's Sabbath Rest Retreat for Pastoral Leaders in the Reformed Churches of America. As my spirit began leaping and my wheels began turning, I realized that almost half of my rotatin
There are only three hours left to register. Head over to @thefreshstartny for details. I hope to see you on Saturday! #reverenddonnao #shepreaches #sheteaches #womensministry #keynote
I love real conversations about grief and I am deeply honored and humbled to be walking alongside an amazing group of women from the New Hope Baptist Church Hackensack, NJ in Journey Through Grief pt. 3. The way they showed up for each other and the
These beauties lasted two whole weeks and they still have life in them. My flowers are teaching me that optimal conditions will allow you to thrive beyond other people’s expectations. Preach, Donna. I think I will. #reverenddonnao #sacredinvita
Spring is on the horizon and I am coming home, to myself. To have Dr. Thema’s (@dr.thema) wisdom, insight, compassion and grace in a book is a gift that I will savor. #reverenddonnao #homecoming
I love when I can draw on the Sisterhood when preaching and teaching. Thank you, Rev. Jennifer Wallet Maxell (@jwatleymaxell) for “ellipsis…a journey towards becoming” which I will be sharing in my keynote on Saturday! If you don&r
I am geeked for this week! I love what I do and who I do it for! I am grateful for Pastor @gmorriscoleman and Lady @allthingstlc for the invitation to share with the women of @thefreshstartny on Saturday and I am looking forward to Sunday coming to b