It’s March and one of my favorite months of the year because it is Women’s History Month and my mama’s birthday month. In the spirit of Women’s History Month and my mother, we are honoring five trailblazers who blazed a path for all women (and humankind) to follow. With so much attention paid to high-profile women, it's easy to lose sight of lesser-known women who are … [Read more...]
10 Current-Day African-Americans Who are Making Black History
Black people are and have been doing it big, not only for African-Americans but for the nation and the world. Below are ten African-Americans who are making history...right now. Be inspired, be empowered, chase your dreams, and don’t let anyone tell you what you can’t do. We are great, we are powerful, we can do anything we set our minds too...we can do the impossible. … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Find God’s Strength for Your Marriage When You Feel Hopeless
Guest Writer: Shawn Cook Marriage is one event that does not perform “as written” or “produced.” I believe the key task in the role of a spouse is not to always look to logic to answer all the questions that arise since each marriage is unique and fits no particular cast or mold in its entirety. Marriage is a dynamic, living, and breathing entity that requires true life … [Read more...]
Life is About this One Thing, and the Sooner You Realize It the Better Your Life Will Be
The older I get the more I realize that humans share many more similarities than differences. And no matter who you are, you're struggling with something today. None of us are coasting through life unimpeded on an express path to our most ambitious goals. And if you are, hit me up below so we can talk. We struggle because we're human. We struggle because we were raised by … [Read more...]
5 Mental Blocks You Must Overcome to Live Courageously
It takes courage to live a life you love. Recently I have been on a mission to live courageously. This has lead me to leave a marriage that was no longer loving, getting healthy, move across the country again and to give even more in my work to help others on their path. Courage is taking the steps to move toward destiny despite opposition. Iyanla Vanzant says “Courage comes by … [Read more...]
The Easiest, Simplest, Happiest Way to Stay Grateful (Every day)
“No matter how bad you think you have it, somebody always has it worse.” I’ve heard and used that phrase countless times in my life, when I felt down and frustrated about my problems. While there is some truth to that statement, I decided to stop using it as a trampoline to snap me back into walking in a spirit of gratitude. Earlier this year I heard a message preached at … [Read more...]
4 Requirements from God for a Thriving Marriage
The first marriage ever recorded in the history of humankind is found in Genesis 2 with our parents, Adam and Eve. Since that marriage, hundreds of thousands of other men and women have followed in their footsteps. Those that have invented things that have changed the course of history will never be forgotten. From Konrad Zuse, inventor of the computer, Alexander Bell, … [Read more...]
Don’t Disregard the Message Just Because You Think the Messenger is a Mess
In my favorite book, one of the most influential people that ever walked this earth and continues to make an impact today was once a murderer. St. Paul turned out to be one of the greatest contributors to Christianity ever, and is credited with writing more books in the New Testament of the Bible than any other individual. But before that, he was literally hell bent on … [Read more...]
7 Keys to Success in Life and Love
So if your 2013 has been anything like mine you went into it without resolutions and simply prepared for success. 2012 was a year that for many, just needed to end. But good does come from bad. You have the opportunity to be blessed by your struggles and hardships if you allow yourself to learn from them. As the preachers say, "Turn your setbacks into setups!" The following … [Read more...]
Would You Cut Off Your Marriage If It Was Your Hand?
After going over some bible verses and catching up on some personal development reading, I recently had a revelation about marriage. Both the institution and my own. I suddenly realized that I was missing a key piece of common sense information that can serve as a guide for me to all but ensure the success of my marriage. And what is this little gold nugget? My marriage and my … [Read more...]
5 Ways To Inspire Your Children’s Dreams
by Deanna Shoyoye As we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the most influential and respected leaders in history, I often think about his parents. How strong, wise and loving they must have been to raise such a dynamic individual. People like MLK didn't just turn out great by happenstance. Clearly there must have been family members, … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Stay Positive When the Going Gets Tough
by Sheri Riley Need help staying optimistic and calm - even during times of financial strife and relationship turmoil? Consider these 3 "Positivity Practices" from work/life balance expert Sheri Riley, founder of GLUE, Inc. and creator of the Exponential Living program (www.exponentialliving.com): 1: Reflect on Positive Past Events Cultivating and maintaining a … [Read more...]
Why Love Doesn’t Equal Happiness
In the game of love and happiness, there are plenty of successful tales to speak of. Many of them are posted right here on this website and featured in the documentaries filmed by Lamar and Ronnie Tyler. But success doesn't come without it's peaks and valleys.It's ebbs and it's flows. There are stretches when you are madly in love with the man or woman that you've chosen to … [Read more...]
The Man God Would Have Me Be: My Testimony
by Eric Payne It's rare that I testify. I usually save spiritual matters for conversations with close friends and family. But I have a testimony that I am compelled to share. Every morning I wake up, no matter how tired, happy and blessed to be a father. There is no greater responsibility than to be in the position to care for and influence the ways of a couple of little … [Read more...]
The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of
by Eric Payne In our society mediocrity has become the norm. In this economy, hopeless-speak is just what we do. We want more and more; better for our kids yet they listen to us gripe all day long. Many of us get on our knees and pray to a God we cannot see, but won't even make eye-contact with let alone give a penny to, a homeless person stationed on the sidewalk in front … [Read more...]