At the beginning of the year, we are typically looking forward to God “doing a new thing” in our lives, “taking us to the next level” in our business/ministry, or receiving whatever blessing we’re hoping the Lord will bestow upon us. It’s healthy to have these expectations…to set our heart on things above (Col 3:1). But before all that, we have holiday parties, family … [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 Ways Worrying About Yourself and Not Your Spouse Can Improve Your Marriage
A few years ago, I started on a self-discovery journey that has led to some amazing opportunities that I wouldn't have dreamed possible. When I think about how year after year, my marriage continues to thrive, I know it's because my husband and I have continued to work on ourselves individually. We understand now that as much as we have to work on our marriage as a unit, the … [Read more...]
3 Secrets Oprah Shared that are Not So Secret from the Life You Want Tour
Oprah the visionary leader of our time set the vision for the two day experience. Her tour recently ended in San Jose, California in which she gave us all permission to "be" and reminded us that we were all called to greatness. The one thing that continues to be talked about was the transformative energy of The Life You Want Tour. Energy is one of the most dynamic forces of … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Prepare You to Pursue Your God-Ordained Purpose
Many of us have thought of this question at some point: "Why am I here?" This question has fueled many of us to go back to school, change jobs, identify our gifts and talents and find ways to use them often, and so on. Even as we do all of these things (which are all good), we need to seek our answer primarily from our Creator and Sustainer, God. Just like an auto manufacturer … [Read more...]
6 Reasons You’re Not Walking in Your God-given Shoes
If you’ve ever found yourself living the definition of insanity, having a hard time telling people no, allowing unhealthy relationships to block your blessings, struggling to reconcile your cultural heritage to the woman you want to become, or waiting on Prince Charming to come along and complete you, keep on reading. My sister and I have conquered our own personal and … [Read more...]
8 Unforgettable Lessons on Life and Love I Learned from Nelson Mandela
Although Nelson Mandela left this world in physical form on December 5, 2013, his larger than life spirit will live on forever in his beloved country of South Africa and throughout the world. When I heard of his passing, I immediately felt this overwhelming sense of grief—and just as quickly, smiled and said "Thank You” to a man whose life’s work, struggles and accomplishments … [Read more...]
When It Comes to Your Kids, Are You Just Winging It?
During our last #MarriageChat, we asked the question: And we received several great answers such as: I was young when I had my first child (20) and I raised him based on what I learned from my parents. But I didn't consciously think about how my actions would or could impact the person that he would become. I just loved him, fed him, played with him..but … [Read more...]