Well, it’s November and pretty soon most people are going to be talking about Thanksgiving. There will be a lot of folks sitting around the dinner table sharing what they’re thankful for this year. If you’re one of those people, what will you be thankful for? On the other hand, do you feel like you […]
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What Do You Do When It Feels Like Your Dream’s Not Coming True?
One of the most well-known poems among African Americans is Langston Hughes’, A Dream Deferred. Most of us know or at least have heard: What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up. like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore—. And then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust […]
There’s A Cost For Doubing Your Dreams
I believe that women are extraordinary beings designed by God to do amazing things in the world. Unfortunately, too many women don’t believe that. They doubt themselves; they doubt that God has a plan for their lives, and they doubt that they can actually make their dreams a reality. That doubt has a cost and […]
Unleashing Your Divine Dreams
I believe that each one of us has been given unique dreams by God. And in this blog post, we will explore how to uncover and nurture them into reality. But first, I have four points I want to share with you to get you set up for success. Point #1 – Acknowledging God’s Plan […]
Discovering Your God-Given Path
Let me begin with a story about a former client of mine, Lisa. Lisa was like many of us, living a life that appeared successful on the outside. So, she had this good job, a loving family, and a supportive church community. But deep inside, she felt a sense of emptiness and restlessness. She knew […]
What Do You Do When God Is Silent?
I can still remember being stretched out on my floor, kicking, screaming, and crying out to the Lord. I was going through a divorce and my then-husband was being let’s just say – very difficult. And I had been praying, asking the Lord to intervene and do something about the situation. But instead of getting […]
Stop Beating Yourself Up
Recently, I was leading my women’s Bible study and one of the things we do at the beginning is to have someone give a devotion. Some women choose to share their personal testimonies of coming to Christ during that time. Kim, the woman sharing on this particular morning chose to do that. She told us […]
5 Symptoms Of A Woman Who Doesn’t Know Her Assignment
When you’re sick, you usually have symptoms telling you that something is wrong. So, you can go to the doctor or at least go to the drugstore for some medicine. But there are times when you may be sick, and you don’t even know it – your symptoms are silent and invisible. The same thing […]
God Is Bigger Than Impossibilities
Sometimes life can feel very difficult. We live in a fallen world and our personal choices haven’t always been the best. Consequently, we’re often faced with situations that look impossible. A look at scripture reveals many impossible situations as well. For instance: Exodus 14:13-31 Impossible Situation: The Israelites had an army behind them and the […]
Does Your Calling Scare You?
When I find myself discussing calling with women, the conversations generally fall into one of two categories. First, are the women who have no clue what their calling is and want me to help them identify it. The other category is made up of women who know what their calling is but for one reason […]