I like many others have big dreams, and with these big dreams comes a longing for something better than what I have already been blessed with. Proverbs 13:12 says, "Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But desire fulfilled is the tree of life." When I first read this verse, I thought, "Wow, that's exactly how … Continue reading I’m Thankful For What I Already Have
Having a relationship with God is just that: a relationship. And one thing that holds true in relationships is they require sacrifice. Dictionary.com describes sacrifice as, "to surrender or give up, or permit injury or disadvantage to, for the sake of something else." The ultimate example of sacrifice is when Jesus Christ died so that … Continue reading It Takes Sacrifice
Worshiping my Lord and Savior through music is how I primarily connect with God. Isaiah 6:3 (NKJV) says, “And they were calling to one another: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.” The scripture declares that the angels worship unceasingly. Worshiping God, whether that’s through song, prayer, … Continue reading Here I Am To Worship
To be honest with my fellow readers, I didn’t want to post about this. As a black woman, I grew up with a clear indication of the history that came before me. And it’s not something that was taught to me in school because as many others can vouch, black history isn’t taught in a … Continue reading It’s Not Just About You
Memorial Day is so much more than just a holiday for folks to kick their feet up and relax. There are freedoms that we are blessed with that were paid with a price. And this price just so happened to be death. Many men and women have put their lives on the line so that … Continue reading There Is No Greater Love
I am writing this to you. Yeah, I’m talking to you. You feel lost and out of control. The world as you know it is changing, and your livelihood is being impacted day by day. You’re mad, frustrated and angry. And all you want to do is escape. You told yourself on New Year's Day … Continue reading This Is For You
I used to think that I couldn’t speak with the same level of authority as those that have been involved in ministry and are more knowledgeable and wiser than I am when it comes to God’s word. I wasn’t proactive in coming up with innovative ideas or concepts, and I definitely wasn’t the first to … Continue reading Step Out Of The Box
In a season of uncertainty, how can I not be afraid? In a time where the world is at odds, how can I not feel scared and at a lost for words? Having Christ in my life doesn’t change those feelings because I am human just like anyone else. And being a person who is … Continue reading I May Feel Fear, But I Won’t Live In It
No one expects to wake up to the news of death, and yet, this world is faced with it time and time again. With an overconsumption of technology, we are constantly being fed by society. And like clockwork, tragedy ensues. Because the simple, hard fact is that life is fleeting. You never know when your … Continue reading Death Teaches Us…
To put it lightly, there are a lot of decisions that have to be made when entering into a union with another person. It requires deep preparation both physically – like figuring out what venue you want to have your wedding at – and emotionally – like when it feels like everything is happening all … Continue reading What God Taught Us About Being Engaged
