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I recently took a social media sabbatical from my personal accounts; I was able to log back into every account except my personal Facebook account, which I had maintained for 15 years. Initially, I was somewhat dismayed that I lost many of my private photo albums, and I also reflected on the people I befriended… Continue reading You Didn’t Need It
There are days where I admittedly take off my superhero cape, acknowledging that I can't do it all. It's often easier said than done to rely on my personal strength to tackle my ever-growing to-do list and guilty pleasure of overcommitting at times, which involves overextending myself on top of my strained energy as a… Continue reading Honor Your Limits: Finding Strength in the Lord
The phrase 'God bless the child that's got his own' from Billie Holiday's song underscores the value of autonomy and self-reliance, highlighting that having one's own resources is advantageous; nonetheless, true strength lies not in solo survival. Christ never intended for us to travel life's hills and valleys alone. While this phrase emphasizes a trait… Continue reading God Bless The Child That Has It’s Own
What I enjoyed most in teaching fine art subjects like visual arts, music, and dance, among others, was that it gave every student the opportunity to share their gift and talents. There wasn't a hierarchy of who was more gifted or qualified to tap into their own personal creative genius of expression. The same can… Continue reading God Has Use for You
I have extra time for myself while the kids are visiting family for summer vacation . The thing about motherhood is that there's literally always something to do. My to-do list is always full. There's something that randomly needs to be repaired. I love writing; it's literally like therapy for me. However, I have future… Continue reading Just For A Moment: The Permission To Rest
I firmly believe that with each milestone in life, we accumulate invaluable wisdom through life experiences, lessons learned, and profound gratitude for the precious gift of life, ultimately cultivating a refreshed mindset. I was forewarned that 40 would be a game-changer, and now, as I walk in my early 40s, I proudly proclaim that I'm… Continue reading The 40’s Hit Differently
I can confidently attest that my eldest daughter is a quiet, low-key, and laid-back individual. When considering her natural reserved nature in conjunction with the typical traits of Gen Z teenagers, it becomes apparent that she often immerses herself in her own world, allowing me to intervene when necessary before she resumes listening to music… Continue reading Discussing Teen Friendship and Dynamics with Your Teen Daughter
You either recall that friend or were that friend growing up who would knock on the door excitedly to say, "Do you want to come outside to play?" It was like being in a heartwarming sitcom of the kid next door standing in anticipation of your response to, "Yes", and you both happily stepped out… Continue reading Come Outside: The Importance of Friendships that Foster Connection and Fun
I vividly remember growing up in the 80's and 90's, where mental health discussions were scarce, especially within families. Mental health within families was a topic of quiet understanding, known directly or indirectly. Personally, within my family growing up, discussions about mental health were either secretive, regarding a loved one who struggled, or at times… Continue reading Mental Health & Family Wellness: Breaking the Taboos in Healing Together
Through the various seasons of our lives, God will offer insightful revelations that expose realities about ourselves, those around us, and Christ's expectations for us to understand in these moments as we cultivate a deeper connection with Him.
I reflect on my motherhood journey in acknowledging the daily balancing act that mothers face,and its impact on mental health. Onlookers would often comment on my hands being full as I navigated grocery shopping with my infant twins in a carrier and pushed my older two children in the shopping cart. As my children have… Continue reading Motherhood and Mental Health: Compassion and Wellness
I relished as a child, the opportunity to have a do over at home plate in kickball growing up. Sometimes things didn't go as planned with the first attempt to kick the ball.There could be many mishaps that could throw you off your game. None of us are immune to our human nature in falling… Continue reading The Blessing of A Do Over :The God of A Second Chance
I have some recent scars on my arm that for the life of me I can't hide which resulted from a near fatal car accident. We all have our share of scars, but wounds garner a deeper healing journey that takes time to heal. There are scars we may not can't hide, but God wants us to trust him with our wounds to make it all better.
Forgiveness can be a sensitive area for many of us depending on what we may have experienced in our lives. The biggest hindrance that many of us have in navigating through our healing journey that keeps our spirits captive with unforgiveness is the brainwash misconceptions of what forgiveness actually doesn’t mean. There is a relief… Continue reading Five Myths About Forgiveness And How To Release Them To Heal
I learned more about the gift of grace in my parenting journey in witnessing that it goes to a depth of compassion that words can’t describe. Many of us as parents are able to offer a loving pardon of forgiveness when one of our children falls short. It’s like without saying a word verbatim I… Continue reading Forgiveness Is A Gift For You
It's not a week as a parent and as a teacher that I don't witness a disagreement between children. It humors me that even if the conflict comes to emotional tears or unfortunate blows that our youth can occasionally beat us to the punch in choosing peace over pride with apologizing in moving on. We have to sometimes push our pride to the side in thinking of the overall picture in acting in wisdom, and we must allow our faith as believers to be the catalyst forefront with our actions to take ownership when we've done anything that put a strain on our relationships with others.
There are many women who have never found the safety in women friendships along with other female relationships in experiencing heartache, or what could be best described as disappointment in choosing to keep their distance in not wanting to entertain many women in company. There’s a tremendous empowerment amidst women that occurs within our spirits, our families, and in our communities when come together in a united bond of closeness that the enemy is against in being sure that he acts within our own inner demons in keeping us apart.
I am not the fondest of unexpected guests dropping by my home unannounced, but I was pleasantly surprised to have my two best friends to stop by recently one evening when they couldn’t reach me. It’s like God knew not only what I needed, but who I needed in the right moment just to feel the existence of his love.
Each one of us has a unique story along with having various other details about our personal lives that we have a choice to disclose. Depending on our personalities and preferences some of us are more transparent naturally in sharing with others. I am for the most part an open person, but I have learned that even in openness that we should guard our hearts in protecting our stories in journey.
The immaturity of name calling is loosely associated with the behavior of children on the playground. I recall my adolescent years in middle school where there would be neighborhood jiving contests in which the most hilarious blow towards another person would bring upon an eruption of loud " Ooh ooh" from those of us surrounding… Continue reading Name Calling : Remember You’re A Child Of God
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