Starting this week at a place where I belong, the feet of the King of Kings. I don’t ever want to believe that I’m personally strong enough, holy enough, wise enough or good enough to carry the weight of this life on my own. If you’ve ever been broken or you feel like you are … Continue reading “Not Worthy to be Compared”
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The Small Beginning
“Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin,”-Zechariah 4:10 NLT 4 years ago today, I decided to turn personal journal writing into a public blog site. Writing has been a passion of mine since my youth. What I love most about words is the power they have to … Continue reading The Small Beginning
Bad Bananas
A few days ago, my 8-year-old son glanced at a bunch of decaying bananas on our kitchen counter. He saw them there for a while and finally decided to ask me, “Why do you need those bad bananas to make good banana bread?” I quickly answered back with a less thought out response, ”that’s just … Continue reading Bad Bananas
Human Beings
If we are all completely honest, we’d admit that this world influences us greatly to be task and goal driven. I don’t believe that setting goals and staying the course to complete tasks are wrong, there’s just something vital we need to remember in the process. We learn in Ephesians 2:10 that God created us … Continue reading Human Beings
Hope for the Hard Times
There are so many people looking for hope during this trying time—whether it’s a new job opportunity because they’ve been laid off, good news from a doctor as they fight cancer, support for a single mom as she struggles to work and care for her children, or comfort for the person mourning the devastating loss … Continue reading Hope for the Hard Times
#Girlmom Reflections…
As our daughters get older, their emotions are getting wilder, questions are getting deeper and sometimes mouths are a bit smarter than my liking. But even on the days when I just want to discipline them, I try my best to affirm instead—Reminding them that they’re unique and natural born leaders. God created them just … Continue reading #Girlmom Reflections…
🚨 About the Schools Re-opening in the Fall…
There is a lot to consider to say the least. It is a proven fact that the virus is likely to spread faster when indoors no matter what precautions are taken. There are people who are still asymptomatic. I stopped listening to the suggestions from our federal government because I feel they are not honest … Continue reading 🚨 About the Schools Re-opening in the Fall…
Seed Time…
In #NextGenKidz Church, we’ve been reading the book “Seeds- God’s Awesome Computers” by Priscilla Mitchell. In the first chapter she says, “The seeds follow God’s orders and know what to do.”•When I look this bean plant and how it’s grown in just 3 days, I’m reminded that God has put everything inside of us to … Continue reading Seed Time…
Restorative Justice Journey Part 1.
While in prayer and reading last week, I kept hearing and seeing the words restore/restoration. Then I came across this ‘Little Book of Restorative Justice’ by Howard Zehr, that I used years ago to complete my BS in Criminal Justice. This book changed my whole perspective of how I view and respond to crime and … Continue reading Restorative Justice Journey Part 1.
Seven Ways to Rest
The ‘Spring Forward’ time change hit me hard this year, y’all. REALly Hard. My sleep schedule is off and I’m more tired than I’ve ever been. It made me ponder the idea of rest and sleep. Because the usual sleep schedule is off for a lot of us, right now, it is even more vital … Continue reading Seven Ways to Rest
