A Reflection on Dr. MLK’S Dream

January 18, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

Hello everyone! I pray that you all are having a great day so far! As many of you know, today is Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in America. I wanted to share a reflection on his dream, and what his dream can look like in our present and future. The other day I […]

3 things 2020 gave me

December 31, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

Hello everyone! I cannot believe it’s already December 31st. I feel like I say this every year, but this year has definitely gone by much faster due to being in quarantine. Typically in my last post of the year, I talk about my word for the year and share pictures that highlighted my year. Since […]

The Truth About Our Bodies

November 11, 2020.Reading time 11 minutes.

The truth is that we give other’s opinions of ourselves too much value. Out of fear of rejection, we develop a mindset to please others. We become insecure about how we look and sometimes go to great lengths to “improve” it. However, God wants us to break free from this cycle. Here’s what I learned in my journey to loving myself.

the sun does shine: a review

November 1, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

The Sun Does Shine was an eloquently written memoir by Anthony Ray Hinton, who was wrongly convicted and lived on death row for 28 years. Although his story is not rare, it does show how faith in God and people fighting for you, can make a difference. And his story shows how God can use any and everything for our good and His glory. Continue reading to see what else I found resonating with his story.

What’s in your hands part 2

September 4, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

Hello everyone! I’m back with Part 2 of “What’s In Your Hands?” In Part One of this short series, I talked about discovering and cultivating our skills and talents to fulfill our purpose in life. If you haven’t read it yet, click on the link and then come back to this post. I’ll wait…because I […]

The traveling blues

August 19, 2020.Reading time 11 minutes.

It seems like just yesterday that I was packing my carry-on bag and taking a vacation to a new (or favorite) place. And while I don’t see myself traveling for awhile, I thought I’d go back and reminisce on my favorite travel memories.

What’s In Your hands? Part 1

August 9, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

It is easy to get discouraged about your purpose on Earth when you compare yourself to others. Instead of looking at others, it’s time to discover what God has already placed into your hands. And when you discover your talents and skills, then start to use them and cultivate them…the things God will be able to do through you will be AMAZING.

Discovering purpose during the pandemic

July 11, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

What if living our best lives had more to do with walking in our purpose than the activities that we planned?

Faith in frustration

June 6, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

Hello everyone! Earlier this week, I wrote a post about my experience as a Black woman in America; which actually stemmed from a conversation I had with a church friend. In the past week, I have had so many friends reach out to me who: were curious about my experience, wanted to educate themselves about […]

This is America

May 31, 2020.Reading time 10 minutes.

Hello everyone! I contemplated sharing this in its entirety, but as the days passed, I knew I had to share with with others. What’s going on in America seems like a nightmare, I can hardly believe this is my reality. However, when we learn about each other’s stories, we can debunk stereotypes and assumptions, and […]