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?”

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”

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.”

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””

A Pitier or A Praiser: Which One Are You?

Have you ever been around someone who is always the victim? Someone whom the world is against and has been betrayed by everyone. Does that sound familiar? Honestly, there have even been seasons of my life in which I felt victimized. Yes, I felt sorry for myself momentarily. Eventually, I had to get it together.Continue reading “A Pitier or A Praiser: Which One Are You?”