To Tim for being the pastor of our home, steward of my heart and love of my life. I love and cherish you. To my mother in love Yvonne Williams Robinsonand several family members and friends who are battling cancer courageously and in faith. I admire you. To Mom Sheila Bailey for being a consummate friend, mentor, hostess, mother and for blessing our home this week. I love you. To Shenikwa Bailey Cager, Bailey and Brielle for the cookie baking, movies, stories and for filling our home with laughter, hugs, dancing and priceless moments. I adore you. Road trips rock! To Samson for all of the dog kisses and jogs to the park. To Carolyn for taking such good care of our boy. To Concord and every church on our journey, for deep roots, enduring love, opportunities in leadership and lasting memories. To The Church Without Walls for welcoming new members with joy and encouraging our growth. To every church and pastor who opened your heart, ministry, conference and church program to me this year as your guest speaker. God bless you! Touched by your invitation and opportunity. To FB FAM who celebrate, encourage and share lifes moments. To every supporter of The Inheritance, of the Stand Conference and of Sheila B. Ministries, thanks for your support and investment. To my siblings, cousins, classmates, ministry families and good friends who have added joy and divided sorrow. Thank you! To mentors, teachers and pastors who have encouraged from the pulpit, with your pen, on the phone, in person or simply by being accessible. Were better because of you. To the men and women who have opened your heart for me to sit with you, coach you in ministry or mentor you in life. Im humbled. Youve bettered me. To family and friends whose handprints and foot prints made 2014 a very special year. To Beeson Divinity School and Fisk University, DST and the glorious Kingdom of God, Im so grateful for the opportunity to represent you in some small way. May this life simply serve as an arrow that points others to Christ. Lets impact together for His glory. # heres to greater! ## 2015, start your engines. Ready for you!
Posted on: Wed, 31 Dec 2014 19:18:28 +0000