I fought the urge to gasp while reading her text on my phone. The hard-to-swallow message caused a long-buried hurt to suddenly resurface. Rejection. Although I have felt the sting of rejection throughout my life, this was a lesson from the school of hard knocks, adult education department. Rejection happens in every stage of life—to little girls, teen girls, and grown girls. Almost like I was an experiment in a lab or a reality show. Will she survive rejection as a woman? Stay tuned Continue Reading
I Don’t Believe in Karma or the Man Upstairs {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Is believing in karma or sending chain letters the way to unlock a secret code of blessings from the man upstairs? Much to my dismay, I've received chain letters by email or on social media and Messenger. Each written from a promise of believing. If I believe in karma, then something good will happen today to make me happy and angels also watch over me. Or, the man upstairs blesses me. But, to seal the deal, I must forward the message to a specified number of friends including the sender. Continue Reading
Holy Night for a Holy Knight {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
The first Christmas was a silent and holy night. I’m familiar with silent nights. Because they track me down and schedule dates on my calendar. You see, I lose my voice about once a year, unable to squeak out a single word. Laryngitis sets up residence in my vocal cords. But it’s never a good time. Five years ago, silence struck with a job interview the next day. And it happened once with three speaking events coming up, the first in only three short days. Still, I was rendered Continue Reading
Sincere ThanksGiving Through ThanksLiving {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Every year, I look forward to November’s main holiday, Thanksgiving. But I really desire to live a life of ThanksGiving to God by ThanksLiving for Him year-round. Although Christmas is one of my favorite holidays, I enjoy celebrating the time set aside for giving thanks. Maybe you’re one of those people who already has your home Christmas-ready. That’s awesome for you. I say, To each her own. Yet, it’s not my cup of tea. Not even holiday spiced tea. For me, I like both feet firmly Continue Reading
7 Promises for Walking in Biblical Humility {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Humility. A characteristic missing from a “me” culture. A trait often overlooked when climbing the corporate ladder—any ladder going to the top. And a powerful attribute underestimated for leaders in ministry, coaching, business and more. It’s usually misunderstood in our present world. Even tossed to the side. But God calls His people to put on, walk in and practice humility in every area of our lives. Because even becoming Christ-followers starts with humbling ourselves enough to Continue Reading
An Unstoppable Faith {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
The Christian journey is founded on faith and lived in faith. There’s this thing in my life that I continue to pray over, wait on, and hope for. And it’s kind of a big deal. Something to give God glory in and for. Meanwhile, I often teeter between excitement and feeling a bit overwhelmed. So, I sometimes smile in anticipation. Or, I jump up and down on the inside when I imagine the possibility of it happening. Then, only moments later, a knot forms in the pit of my stomach wondering Continue Reading
