My birthday was 3 days ago and of course I have to write. But about what? As I sit to write, I’m not even sure of what to share so let’s just go with the flow on this special day of being 31 years & 3 days old. I woke up around 6:30 a.m. on my birthday morning feeling excited and relieved. I was excited because it was MY DAY and thankful because the day before I just finished up my summer semester of taking 2 courses. One of the courses was a 4-week statistics class that almost gave me a breakdown! I literally had to take a step back…
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LIFE: Will You Choose an Attitude or Gratitude?
Some days we wake up with every reason to have an attitude. Maybe it’s your marriage, your children, your job, or your finances. Other times, however, we have an attitude and we’re not even sure why. Regardless of the reason, we must decide if we will choose an attitude or gratitude. Do you ever find yourself waking up with an attitude from yesterday? This is so easy to do! Without even trying, we wake up carrying yesterday into today. If we submit to this way of life, we are allowing our yesterday to control our today. When experiencing these moments, we must know that we have the ability to…
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Being attacked? 5 Ways to Fight Back
Whether we want to face it or not, we all have battles to fight. If Jesus was hated and crucified (and He was perfect), you better believe that someone is hating on you too. We’ll all be attacked in one way or another, the key is to fight back the right way. Being attacked? 5 Ways to Fight Back 1. DON’T RESPOND. Some people will poke you just to get a reaction out of you. We have to know when and when not to respond. This takes intention. Think about the person and the situation. Is responding really going to change anything? I’m big on using my energy wisely. If…
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And He Rose: Resurrection Sunday 2016
Because He rose, I live the life that I now live. Because He rose, I am forgiven and am able to forgive. Because He rose, my past can’t define me or control me. My past has no hold on me. Because He rose, I am free and free to be me. I am simply me. Because He rose, I’m new. I’m a new creature with a new mind, thinking new thoughts, doing new things. Becuase He rose, I know I have the victory. Because He rose, no one can stop me. Whatever He says will be. Whatever He has for me I’ll receive. Because He rose, I can love, give,…
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10 Thoughts About Me & About Life @ 2:00 a.m.
Hello there! I’m up late & feel like writing, so let me share 10 thoughts about me & about life @ 2:00 a.m. Here goes! 1. I feel strong. The battles that I’ve faced throughout life have undoubtedly strengthened me in many, many ways. I do know that I’m still continuing to grow and develop as a woman, but I also know that I’m stronger than I’ve ever been before. 2. I feel capable. Even with multiple responsibilities on my plate, I know that I’m capable to handle it all. I also know that I’m capable to handle the things to come. “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth…
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Stop Fighting Like That
Every battle is not yours to fight. Often times, we’re stressed because we try to physically fight every battle that comes our way. I’m here to encourage you today: Stop fighting like that. Explanations and proclamations are not always best. Some people will have an issue with you regardless of what you do. Don’t succumb to the pressures of trying to get everyone to understand you. People lying on you? It’s not always meant for you to explain your side of the story. This is a sure way of wasting all of your energy, instead of investing it on issues that truly matter. Instead of fighting back, trust God. Allow…
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15 Lessons I Learned in 2015
Another year is coming to a close, so I’ll share my top lessons from the year. 15 Lessons I Learned in 2015: 1. If you don’t quit, you can. I got pregnant my final year of college & I know many doubted me. Momentarily I did, myself. But I didn’t quit and I did it. We gave birth to Keziah via c-section on April 1st and was back in class (in the front row) a week later. I graduated with my bachelor’s, with honors, on May 9th. I didn’t quit and I did it. 2. Crying is okay. For me, it’s inevitable. Nowadays I don’t run from it. I cry…
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SET BIG GOALS: Time Moves Regardless
What are you doing with your time? Sometimes we’re afraid to set big goals due to the amount of time they will take, but we must remember that time moves regardless. When you determine what you are doing with your time, you will understand what you are doing with your life. A few years ago, when I was considering law school, I read something that has stuck with me. It basically said: 3 years is going to come anyway. At that point my thinking shifted from saying: “law school will take too long” to “I want to do whatever the Lord’s will is for me to do.” It was a complete…
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Feeling down? 10 Tips to Uplift Yourself
Feeling down? We’re all human and have those moments when we feel down. Sometimes we don’t even know why we’re feeling down, but that’s okay we just have to be intentional about lifting ourselves back up. 10 Tips When You’re Feeling Down: 1. Pray. Talk to God. Be honest with Him and tell Him your thoughts & feelings. He knows them anyway, but it helps us to get it off our chest. Ask Him for help where you need it. 2. Drink. I’m not talking about alcohol. Try hot tea, cold water, refreshing juice, or anything else that uplifts your soul. Drink something to refresh your body. Maybe even a…
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REAL LIFE: Family can sometimes equal foe
The first murder recorded in history was the murder of Abel. You know the story. Abel was killed by his brother Cain (Genesis 4:8). Why did he murder him? Family can sometimes equal foe. Take a look at Genesis 4:4-5: “And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the Lord had respect unto Abel and to his offering: But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.” Cain was jealous of his brother Abel. The Lord, knowing the heart of Cain, warned him: “If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted?…
