Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. This scripture does not say anything about God knowing the plans that I have for myself. Lately, my prayer has been for my will to…
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Are You Ready to Say Yes to the Dress?
Every woman desires marriage until it’s time to actually be married. Let me tell you a secret: The wedding is easy, it’s the marriage that requires work. It’s all fun and games until the reception is over. A lot of women gather all of their prettiest closest family members, friends and sorors to stand beside them…
Purpose Over Popularity
“Don’t love the world’s ways. Don’t love the world’s goods. Love of the world squeezes out love for the Father. Practically everything that goes on in the world—wanting your own way, wanting everything for yourself, wanting to appear important—has nothing to do with the Father. It just isolates you from him. The world and all…
Look Up!
In California, we lived in a townhouse at the bottom of a hill for six years that wasn’t very appealing on the outside and way too small inside. My dream home was at the top of that hill. Whenever I would feel discouraged on the way home before pulling into my subdivision, all I had…
The Dangers of Social Media
Run at your own pace I read a post the other day that said: Stop comparing your life to someone else’s controlled content on IG. The author hit a home run with that meme. I always come across profiles of superwomen that seem to have it all together while I am falling apart. I’ve seen women that, regardless…
Holiday Toy Shopping: Representation Matters
I took a Sociology class last year that investigated the correlation between dolls and racism. The study revealed a preference for the white doll among all children, internalized racism and self-hatred in African-American children, likely the result of segregation. Taking a trip down the toy aisle of any major retail store, you will find a…
My First Guest Blog!
Last year, I learned that one of the greatest areas of improvement I needed to work on was the need to follow through. This means that even if I fail, I cannot run out of steam as I approach the finish line. I just have to try a different approach of getting there. Please, visit…
Speak it to the Atmosphere
My husband took a picture of my five year old daughter playing dress up and dabbling in 31st Avenue lipgloss that she’s totally obsessed with. He was tickled at how she was intently submerged in play, but as soon as he called her name and she noticed his camera in hand, she snapped into a…
Life’s Greatest Gift
This belly has taught me love and sacrifice. Strengthened my faith and gave my life meaning! Happy Mother’s Day! The joys of motherhood are innumerable, but I’d like to take a moment to expound on them. I am not a self-proclaimed super mommy. My family gave me that title and more and more I am…
She…Making Your Mark In Women’s History
My good friend, DeAnna, over at shewhobuilds has started a movement that should resonate in the hearts of women for generations. An accomplished author, singer, dancer and all around creative individual, her mission is to uplift and empower women. She asks the simple question, “What are you building?” It forced me to take a look at my life…really evaluate my…