"My mommy says you are fat.” Those words stung me like a bee. It wasn’t that I could deny it. I have struggled with weight all my life, but I wasn’t expecting it from an eight year old. She proceeded to tell me her mommy was going to give me all her fat clothes because her mommy didn’t need them anymore. I didn’t know whether to be grateful or respond with sarcasm. Instead, I could feel the tears ... Read More about What Are You Teaching Your Daughter About Equality?
The Cost of Hidden Sin and The Price You Pay
Hidden sin is like a vine which grows up around you, choking you tighter and tighter until you can’t breathe. As you gasp for air and your mind screams to tell the truth, your heart can’t because fear grips your soul. You are persuaded it is better to live in silence than to awaken all the voices in your head. You deceive yourself into believing if you keep them quiet they will eventually go away, ... Read More about The Cost of Hidden Sin and The Price You Pay
A Painful Life Lesson from a Been There Momma
Last week we went on a short vacation to Myrtle Beach, primarily because it was cheap. The reason our vacation was so inexpensive is because we had to dedicate two hours to listen to a timeshare presentation. For the price we paid for the vacation, it was a small sacrifice. I have attended time share presentations before, and I do have to say this one was different. They had us gather in a room ... Read More about A Painful Life Lesson from a Been There Momma
You Can’t Talk Me Out of My Destiny
Have you ever heard a message and known immediately God was speaking directly to you? I listened to a message on Sunday that really resonated within my heart. I was listening to Pastor Steven Furtick from Elevation Church, and he said something so profound I haven’t been able to get it out of my head. Pastor Furtick asked the question, “How many times do you talk yourself out of doing something, ... Read More about You Can’t Talk Me Out of My Destiny
Saving a Life is Good for Your Soul
This past weekend I traveled from my Maryland home to Washington D.C. to be a part of Together 2016 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The Metro was filled with excitement as we met up with others who were attending and the consensus was always the same, “We need Jesus more than ever". After all the recent events in our nation involving sorrow, heartache and division, Together 2016 ... Read More about Saving a Life is Good for Your Soul
There is Nothing New Under the Sun
The past week has left all of us reeling from the various events which have taken place. My heart is broken. The senseless suffering which many families have had to endure, sometimes over generations, goes beyond my realm of understanding. It can make you question if there is ever a chance of actually living in peace on this earth again. I am reminded, as I look back at scripture, how many times ... Read More about There is Nothing New Under the Sun
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