Friends have many looks and ways of being. Don’t limit yourself to one definition of friendship, but do be sure to reach out while they are still living. No one benefits when you wait until the funeral to tell folks how you feel.
Category: relationships
When You Strip and Protect …
A quote I heard from a football coach got me thinking…
When You Forget What You Came Here to Remember…
Sometimes, it isn’t what you remember that is the problem… it is what you forgot. As we honor Domestic Violence Awareness month, and the ninth anniversary of my divorce, I think it is fitting to share some raw truth with you tonight.
Throwback: Press On and Push Past Your Comfort Zone
Recently, my brother and some friends participated in the Tough Mudder competition. This is a 10- to 12-mile obstacle course designed by the British Navy and described as “Possibly the toughest event on the planet.” (Take a look at these pictures to decide if you think it lives up to its claim!) The challengers sign a death waiver and endure some pretty dangerous and challenging obstacles. It is a gruesome and amazing event that brought the men back with big smiles on their faces.
When An Old Vision Speaks To You…
This is a vision I had one day while praying. I could see it clearly as if a movie was okayIn in front of me. As I read it back, I could understand more clearly what it was showing me about how I go for things and then get discouraged. Have you had visions /…
When Visions for Others Give Insights for You…
A dream for a friend ended up speaking to me years later.
When Your Past Enables You to Speak Loudly and Boldly…
We’ve made it to the second quarter. It’s time to discuss some real things and make some changes to ensure we get where we want to get. As we start, let’s jump into some reasons this month is so special to me. *Trigger warning*
When You Choose Your Own Adventure…
A dream got me thinking about being a single Christian over 40, which led to a confession about side pieces (without sex) and the difference between purity and abstinence.
Throwback: Knocking on the Door and Not Letting Me In
Today I hope to inspire you to reflect upon your own life as I share with you how this poem helped change my life and has made me look at the world and my place in it a bit differently.
When Getting Lost Is How You Find Yourself…
Sometimes it takes wandering off the path to find your true purpose and self. The important thing is that you do, as without knowing who you are and what you stand for, you will never end up where you belong.
When You Step Back and Notice Your Surroundings…
Seeing where you are and what’s around you can help adjust your mindset to all of the opportunity that is directly within reach.
When Seasons Begin to Shift…
When seasons shift, you begin to feel a transition within your spirit. You look at things differently and feel differently. This post will focus on a positive change, an upleveling or advancement in life. Happy March!
When You Realize It Is Right In Front of You…
What if the very thing you need to make it to the next level sits right within or in front of you but you aren’t acknowledging it?
When You’re Willing to Wait…
Waiting and chasing bring two different results. Chasing will exhaust you but waiting will ensure you are refreshed when it arrives.
When You’ve Been Thinking…
I’ve been doing some thinking about what it is like to walk around my head and heart…
Eyes Straight Ahead - Shell Vera 