Thankful for brothers and sisters in Christ ...

I'm really thankful for brothers and sisters in Christ.

I'm particularly thankful for the brothers -- men of faith whom I can call on and say, "Bruddah, I'm standing in the need of prayer." I say that because women of faith have long carried the church. It's only been in recent decades that I believe contemporary men have began to stand up and be counted as men of faith.

I knew a tough day was ahead of me and I called on one of my brothers as I was driving to work. It made the morning go easier. It was still tough, but knowing a brother was praying with me gave me strength, peace and courage.

I stand in grace ... and peace.