As we cross the threshold into 2026, we at Restoring the Remnant (RTR) are not merely observing a new calendar year—we are stepping into a divine decree. This is not a prediction based on trends or circumstances. It is a prophetic declaration rooted in the unshakable truth of God’s Word: 2026 is the Year of the Oil of Gladness. Beauty for Ashes, Joy for Mourning Isaiah 61 has long been a foundational scripture for our work at RTR. It is the heartbeat of our mission to bind up the...

The story of Joseph in Genesis is one of betrayal, separation, and ultimately reconciliation. Sold into slavery by his own brothers, Joseph experienced a season of “no contact”  from his family—not by his choice, but by God’s divine orchestration. What seemed like abandonment was, in truth, preparation. God used Joseph’s isolation to shape his character, position him for leadership, and preserve generations through his wisdom and resilience. Divine Separation Joseph’s separation was painful....

This Wednesday, November 26th, Restoring the Remnant RTR will be present at Goodwill’s 68th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner & Community Resource Fair  at the Baltimore Convention Center — and for me, it’s more than an event. It’s His grace for me. I remember arriving in Baltimore from New York, uncertain and unfamiliar with my surroundings. I didn’t know where to begin. I just knew I needed help. Goodwill was one of the first places I turned to — not just for clothing or job leads, but for...