He used his words whether, he was aware or not to be manipulative. He coaxed unknowingly or knowingly to position her heart. She desired to date. She desired to bond. She desired attention. He used his words to persuade her to move from grounded and guarded to releasing within herself what she wanted to beContinue reading “There’s a Blessing in the Pressing”
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To Trust or not to Trust
Life is worth living. Life is worth risking. Life is worth experiencing. Life is worth being resilient. Life is worth sharing your journey. Life is worth overcoming. Life is worth breaking through your break downs. There are countless blessings unspoken for because fear has crippled many people. Fear to try again. Fear to love again.Continue reading “To Trust or not to Trust”
Do You Really Mean That?
Say what you mean and mean what you say. There lies so much regret in saying the opposite of what you mean. Have you ever thought about what you’re going to say before you say it and when it is time to say it, you did not say anything you rehearsed to say. Why isContinue reading “Do You Really Mean That?”
Where Expectations Reside
2020 triggered a plethora of successes and areas of opportunities for many of us. My goal is always to ensure you that you aren’t alone. The focus is on progress and not perfection. As long as you are moving forward that is what counts. There are those of us who move swiftly because it isContinue reading “Where Expectations Reside”
eNOtions.
The notion of NO infuses so much emotion. Why is so much emotion tied to the answer, “No?” Think about your feelings that spark when you say, “No.” Why do you question yourself when you say it? Why do you feel guilty? Why do you have an explanation after saying it? Why are you thinkingContinue reading “eNOtions.”
Fail forward
There are countless folk desiring to start a business, leap into that love relationship, have a baby, learn a new hobby, master a trade, BUT, there’s a BIG BUT! I remember one day after chapel at my daughters’ school, I was talking to a mommy friend about an exam that I have yet to pass.Continue reading “Fail forward”
Intentional, Compassionate, Understanding (ICU)
That which comes from the heart reaches the heart. Treat others the way you want to be treated. In all your getting, get an understanding. This past Sunday my Pastor’s sermon topic was “Improve your Family.” It begins with ME. From the message the acronym ICU was used to illustrate the stance that one shouldContinue reading “Intentional, Compassionate, Understanding (ICU)”
Patience and Emotions
In everything with prayer and supplication, present your request to God and the peace of God will transcend all understanding. What does this truly mean? Pray about everything, worry about nothing, live in peace and wait patiently to receive. As the saying goes, “It’s the patience for me.” Ha! Seriously, I have a few thingsContinue reading “Patience and Emotions”
Always a wife
Wife defined as a help meet, lover, friend, home maker, peace to a storm, calm to a rage, problem solver, nurturer. December 13, 2017, I woke up a wife and cried myself to sleep as a widow. January 2000, my late husband and I began to date as a result of courting for a shortContinue reading “Always a wife”
There is always something to do!
I remember when I was on bed rest thinking, “Sheesh, I am missing out on all of my friends’ festivities.” I have always been the one to accept the invitation, especially before having my girls. Showing up for friends and love one shows a great deal of love in action. Family and community are soContinue reading “There is always something to do!”
Unconventional and REAL 