The old sailing metaphor, “stay the course,” originally meant keeping an unchanged course in navigation. In other words, once the ship’s itinerary had been set, rough waters and shifting winds may not have been enough to change the ship’s planned route. The ship had a goal that it needed to reach and staying the course […]
Tag: Personal Growth
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 […]
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 […]
You Are Gifted For A Divine Purpose
We all know the story of Joseph. He dreamed about a future in which he would be the ruler over many people. He was sold into slavery, unjustly imprisoned, and forgotten about. But after all of that, he was still able to say that what was meant for evil, God meant for good. Joseph knew […]
It’s Not Time To Quit
And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Galatians (NKJV) I remember the time I was busy running my non-profit Changing the Buzz, Inc. while also running my business. I was faced with a particular challenge in my business. At one […]
You Are Gifted For Divine Purpose
Most people know the story of Joseph. He dreamed about a future in which he would be the ruler over many. He was sold into slavery, unjustly imprisoned, and forgotten about. But after all of that, he was still able to say that what was meant for evil, God meant for good. Joseph knew that […]
You Are Divinely Positioned For This Season
Not too long ago, I listened as a young woman described how she lived with a spirit of fear. She was afraid to drive on the expressway. She feared walking into parking decks alone. She was afraid for her husband and children from the time they left home until they returned every day. She explained […]
Giving Up Control
If you ever looked up Type A personality in the dictionary, you would probably find my name – I love making lists; every meeting must have an agenda; I plan everything down to the last detail; there’s a place for everything; I am always on time, early actually. And, I love being in control. […]
Facing Challenges
The Gospel of Mark describes the hopeless condition of an unnamed woman. Mark 5:25-26 states, “Now a certain woman had a flow of blood for twelve years, and had suffered many things from many physicians. She had spent all that she had and was no better, but rather grew worse.” Saying that this woman was […]
Is Your Past Holding Your Future Hostage?
This past Sunday, I was flipping through TV channels when I spotted a show that caught my interest. The show was about checking in with people who had gained notoriety for one reason or another in the past and seeing what they were up to now. Some of the people showcased were Hollywood celebrities, but […]