Lest Ye Forget

I’ve always had a vivid memory. For me, it’s more than remembering—it’s reliving.
I don’t just recall an old scene or story from my life… I step back into it. I feel it. It's like walking into a movie theater in my mind, where every memory has its own screen, looping on repeat. Some are light and playful, some bring tears, and some still catch me by surprise.

This week on The Free Advantage, I’m honoring the sacred space of memory—the gift that lives inside each of us, whether we realize it or not.
 

Memory as a Gift

I’ve always experienced memory in a deep way. 

I don’t just recall my memories—I relive them.
Like walking into a movie theater in my mind, each screen playing a different story.
Some are joyful. Some are heavy.
But all of them carry wisdom.

Some memories live so close to the surface, they never leave you.
This week, I want to talk about one of those memories. It starts with a conversation I had years ago with someone who shaped me deeply—my grandfather.

My grandfather wasn’t just a man of wisdom; he was an anchor, a strong pillar, a pastor, he had a heart for people, and he loved God. And he shared that love with all he knew.

One night, sitting together, he shared something with me about how the word remember was written in the bible over 300 times. 

He explained the importance of remembering. 

That our memories are a gift.

They are innate. Not a coincidence.
Our memory was created by design.
We are meant to remember.

Memory Lane

Now, back in Texas, this past week I visited the home where he lived, where we created so many memories together, and I was able to visit his graveside for the first time on Palm Sunday.

My grandfather was a special soul. He is greatly missed, and I am deeply grateful for the moments I spent with him—moments that still echo through me today.

I visited his graveside this past weekend, where he is laid to rest in the Houston National Cemetery. I took

Palm Sunday to visit and remember him and all he taught me.

This week’s episode is dedicated to him.

To the way he lived.
To the love he gave.
And to the faith he passed down to me—not just in what he taught me but in how he walked through the world.

When We Remember

Remembering doesn’t mean getting stuck in the past—it means anchoring to the truth of your lived experience.
It’s how we collect wisdom. It’s how we recognize transformation.
It’s how we carry forward the love, faith, and guidance of the people who shaped us—even after they’re gone.

As I’ve returned to Texas, retracing my steps and visiting places I haven’t seen in 14 years, I’ve found myself flooded with memories—and they’re not all easy.
Some bring comfort. Some challenge me.
But all of them… matter.
Because they’ve made me who I am.

When We Forget

When life gets busy, stressful, or uncertain…

We often forget how strong we are and that we’ve been here before—and made it through.
We can easily forget that we now have what we have prayed for.

And that forgetting doesn’t just affect our minds—it affects our momentum.
It makes us feel stuck.
Disconnected.
Lost.

But the act of remembering?

 It brings us back to a place where we can realign with our truest self. 

Though remembering can bring grief, guilt, or regret. 

I am not willing to forget.
I am not willing to be enslaved, leaving freedom behind.

So I remember, because remembering also brings growth, warmth, connection, and joy.

Reflection Challenge

This week, I invite you to remember with intention.

✨ Revisit one memory that’s been sitting with you.
✨Ask yourself: What does this memory hold?
✨What can I honor in it? What do I need to release?
✨What does it tell me about who I’ve become?

If you journal, write about it.
If you create, express it.
If you’re quiet, sit with it.

But don’t ignore it.
Because the act of remembering is sacred.

Key Takeaways

✨ We are wired to remember. It’s how we learn, heal, and grow.
✨ Sacred memory helps us access the strength we forgot we had.
✨ Even hard memories have wisdom to offer.
✨ Reflection creates rhythm. When we pause to remember, we realign.

Final Thoughts

My grandfather taught me how important remembering was. 

And, I choose to remember him this week.

His love, his faith, and his walk with God that led by example. I honor him this week and dedicate this episode to him and his unwavering faith. 

Who or what do you want to remember this week?

Whose love or legacy is still guiding you forward?

He would want all whom he touched to know, to “remember”

Remember that God loves you, He loves you, and you are special.