Are We Listening? Are We Ready?

The past few days have been a whirlwind. We have been bombarded with news about the deadly Coronavirus. Schools have closed and made preparations to take instruction online. There is a shortage of toilet paper, disinfecting wipes, and bottled water. People are wearing masks and gloves. It reminds me of some of the scary moviesContinue reading "Are We Listening? Are We Ready?"

Elevate

In a world full of imposters,In a world full of fake.In a world that hates to love,And loves to hate. In a world that is thirsty,In a world overtly ridden with sin.In a world that approves an eye for an eye,And feels it's ok to betray our next of kin. In a world that shunsContinue reading "Elevate"

Don’t Let Your Hurt Speak For You

“In the same way, the Holy Spirit helps us when we are weak. We don't know what we should pray for. But the Spirit himself prays for us. He prays with groans too deep for words.” - Romans‬ 8:26‬ NIRV ‬‬“Your tongue has the power of life and death.” - Proverbs‬ 18:21‬ NIRV ‬‬“In theContinue reading "Don’t Let Your Hurt Speak For You"

The God Who Stays

We have all felt the pain of broken relationships. Such moments have been some of the least enjoyable times of my life but they have been some of the most powerful. It has been during these times that I have been reminded of the ever-present love and comfort of God. I have experienced His faithfulness.Continue reading "The God Who Stays"

Happy 1st Year Anniversary!

Last year, I stepped out in obedience and started an inspirational blog, FREE. It has been a labor of love, my therapy, and a place of encouragement. FREE has been a community and a platform for others to share their gifts to uplift others. It has taught me a whole new meaning of what itContinue reading "Happy 1st Year Anniversary!"

Step by Step

I’m so far behind. I turn 30 this year and let me tell you, I won’t be making any “30 under 30” lists. Many of you can quickly see how unhelpful lists like that are. However, I did live my late teens and early twenties with a sense of big dreams and big ambitions justContinue reading "Step by Step"

Rest for Your R.E.S.E.T.

As I think about R.E.S.E.T...REST has been heavily on my mind.  I was exhausted at the beginning of the school year because I'm an educator. Preparing the classroom, professional developments, lesson planning, adjusting, and getting to know my students had me ready for at least one day off! LOL. I was looking forward to beingContinue reading "Rest for Your R.E.S.E.T."

Worthy

I haven't always felt that I deserved the best of things. In a strange way, I felt it was being haughty or selfish to expect the best of everything. Life's journey had whispered and told me I should just be grateful for what I did have. The truth is I wasn't living my "best life"Continue reading "Worthy"

Reset

In order to reset, you have to start with yourself.  When I first got the concept of RESET, I visualized a refrigerator with a water filter reset button. The image stayed in my head. Then, I heard re-evaluate everything so everything will thrive.   While texting a friend recently, the word RESET came back to me veryContinue reading "Reset"

The Power of “No”

Rejection is part of life. I have definitely had my share of it. Whether it be familial, in friendships, and even from the outside world, it can either make or break you. Let's face it...it's effects are up to us. We can live a guarded life out of our fear of rejection or take stepsContinue reading "The Power of “No”"