I'm going to keep it real right now. I am naturally a "fly by the seat of your pants" kind of a woman. I enjoy spontaneity, surprises, and going with the flow. What will be, will be. There are days I just LOVE that about myself. And then, there are other days. You know, the ones where the bill you forgot about comes in and the seat of your pants spent the money on spa day! The … [Read more...]
Honoring Trailblazers – 5 Women Who Have Made Real and Lasting Change
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...]
5 Easy Steps to Turn Your 2017 Vision into a Reality
"I will stand on my guard post and station myself on the rampart; and I will keep watch to see what He will speak to me, and how I may reply when I am reproved. Then the LORD answered me and said, "Record the vision and inscribe it on tablets, that the one who reads it may run." - Habakkuk 2: 1-2 We all have heard this preached time and again in church. We all get hyped up … [Read more...]
Should a Married Couple Have a Vision for Their Sex Life?
In this day, having a vision and creating a vision board is a very normal practice. Writing out a vision or talking with others about your vision to help hold you accountable is encouraged. A vision for the family, a vision for your finances, and a vision for the future; couples plan for these things. Well, how about planning and having a vision for your sexual life with your … [Read more...]
One Amazingly Critical Thing Parents Need to Do
Our children want to be like us. Even if we don’t have it all together, they look at our lives, see how we live them, and often decide that they want the same. We are the people they admire most in the world. We serve as their model for what life after childhood can be like. And as parents, we do our best to expose our little ones to opportunities that can help them create … [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...]