I gave my one-day notice, I was over it! I was tired of succumbing to the way I was being treated! I gave 100 percent, came in early, skipped lunch breaks, and strategized. Yet I was still disrespected and called
Holiness or Hell. There is no in-between. I grew up so fearful I was going to Hell. Every time there was an altar call, I would sit in my seat and do 12 Hail Mary’s (Church of God in Christ
“When God delays, He always delays for a greater purpose.” – Dr Tony Evans. Sometimes it feels like my life is on repeat. I ask God, “Did I flunk, and now I have to do it all over again? Or
I used to imagine… I would wake up, well rested and go to school, then participate in after-school activities like my peers. I would go to sporting games, not because I liked them or understood them, but because all my
I want to run from what feels too big and unfixable! I want to run to my closet with two sweet potato pies and a large liter of Pepsi! Sometimes we can’t change all the stuff in our lives that
Facing the unknown gives some an adrenaline rush, excites them and causes unimaginable goosebumps; for me, it’s totally opposite. I can work in a very quiet, predictable environment, no need for music unless it’s very low, almost to the point
“Then Jesus said, “Let’s go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile.” Mark 6:31 I don’t set resolutions, but I do set goals. This year I want so many things to be different from last year, so
How is it possible to be all Christmassy when your heart is hurting? How do you comfort a friend or family member when their loss is so enormous and all you have to offer is prayer and empathy? Is that
I had to take a short break from blogging. Why? This decision resulted from a combination of factors but the main reason was that I’d become overwhelmed by my own perfectionism. I have been blessed to be a creative individual.
