People of color often feel invisible and alienated, even traumatized, by the oppression and discrimination still prevalent in our American culture today. The result leads to not only internalized trauma but also a particular type of aloneness, which author Prasanta...
Tripping Down Black People Easter Memory Lane
My most comfortable Easter outfit ever 🥰 wearing these comfy clothes, reminded me of childhood Easter outfits that were less than comfortable. Come with me for a trip down Black people Easter memory lane… I grew up in the 70’s and 80’s in the Black Baptist church...
God’s Got Your Back
Have you ever been mistreated and felt it was unfair? One of my adult kids reported that some family members had accused me of an unkind act toward another family member. Many family members dropped all communication with me, but I heard gossip about disparaging...
There Is Nothing Wrong with You: A Valentine’s Day Message for Single Christian Women
I don’t need a calendar to know when Valentine’s Day is near—my heart reminds me. Just like a woman struggling with infertility feels the weight of Mother’s Day approaching, single women often feel the sting of a holiday meant to celebrate love. It’s a long 24 hours...
If A Relationship is Broken, How Much is Up to You to Fix It?
One of the women in my Bible study had a disagreement with her daughter-in-law. This led to a full-on argument. Her son sided with his wife and my friend felt betrayed. The disagreement escalated into lots of ugly accusations and angry words. Within days, the son...
Can I Lovingly Ask You To Take Care of Yourself This Year?
We’re a week into the new year and even if you aren’t into New Year’s resolutions, the start of a new year is a helpful reset for all of us. Whether you decide to reorganize a messy closet or jump back into Bible study after a break (hint-hint),...
What You Need More Than the Magic of Christmas…
Not feeling Christmas-y? You aren’t alone. As much as the songs tell us that it’s the most wonderful time of the year and deck the halls, there are many of us who aren’t feeling Christmas-y. You know that you should be happy during this time of the...
BIG Thanksgiving Question: How Important Is It?
It’s Thanksgiving season and I’m coming in hot today with one question that I’m challenging you to consider before you get lost in the kitchen cooking or before you arrive at family dinner. Today’s question: How Important Is It? Holidays like Thanksgiving can...
Pre-Thanksgiving Question: How Important Is It?
With four days to go until Thanksgiving, I’m coming in hot today with one question that I’m challenging you to consider before you get lost in the kitchen for the next few days cooking or before you pack to leave town. Today’s question: How Important Is It? Holidays...
The Blessing of Being Grateful in Hard Times
It’s the first week in November – which means that some of you have already started watching Hallmark Christmas movies and drinking your peppermint mochas. I like to hold out until after I finish Thanksgiving dinner. Isn’t there a commandment that says Thou shalt not...
God Is Not Surprised Or Stressed These Days…
I saw a phrase on Instagram last week that caught my attention: empathetic distress. Psychologist Adam Grant, who is one of my favorite personal development thinkers, explained that empathetic distress is when we see someone hurting and we feel are unable to help....I’m so glad that you’re here!
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