February 10, 2023. Some experiences teach us important lessons about life. Others grab us by the throat only to suffocate the shallow breath we faintly hold dear in our desperate moments of survival. Yet, in the midst of desperation and despair, something beautiful happens. There lies a nudge, a beckoning, an urgent plea, a signaling …
January 23, 2022. I have a confession. Every time the new year roles around, I find myself setting the same goals and making the same promises. Exercise more, eat healthy, finish writing that book. After chatting with a few of my girlfriends, I realize that I am not alone. Many of us struggle year after …
March 28, 2021. To all of my girlfriends, sistas, mothers, and wives—listen up. God has a plan for your life. His plan is bigger and better than what you can see with the naked eye. His plan is extraordinaire! And it requires you to do something that not everyone can do. The enemy does not …
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February 27, 2021. Let’s be honest for a minute. Saying goodbye to old habits, unhealthy relationships, feelings of deep betrayal, and emotional baggage is simply not that easy. Doing so can make this process seem like an unnecessary evil that many are willing to avoid. But trust me, it’s necessary. There is a choice to …
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December 21, 2020. 12. Indulge in the Things You Enjoy. Often times we are too busy during the holidays and seldom make the time to indulge in the (healthy) things we truly enjoy. This year, take time to watch your favorite movie. Sip on a hot cup of cocoa smothered with whip cream. (Yes, all …
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November 29, 2020. The holidays are a wonderful time to slow down and to do a little self-reflection. Self-reflection allows us to adjust those things that need adjusting and to grow in areas where growth is required. What better time than now to self-reflect on what it means to be grateful and thankful? So many …
November 7, 2020. Yesterday was a good day. You didn’t cry. You didn’t talk about it. You didn’t allow your thoughts to linger. You weren’t in excruciating pain and so you proudly avoided every temptation to self-medicate. You made an effort not to isolate yourself from the world. You celebrated a day of progress and …
September 25, 2020. Have you ever been so sick or felt so drained that you literally needed the help and support of someone else just to get out of bed? I remember when everyone in my house had contracted a stomach virus. First my daughter started throwing up at night. I patiently tended to her …
September 11, 2020. Often times, God is tugging on us. He is gently pulling our sleeve and petitioning us to just sit with Him. He beckons us to break away from worry and from busyness, and to simply lay our head on His shoulder. Too often, we find ourselves juggling everyday tasks such as paying …
Psalm 23: A Gentle Reminder of God’s Unfailing Love Read More »
August 28, 2020. When I was an adolescent in middle school, I was confronted on the playground by a girl in my class over something I presumed was very trivial…a boy. She was very upset with me and wanted to resolve her anger with a physical match. Well if you know me you already know …