Negative Self Talk
Repost from a few years ago.. In the last day or so, I’ve heard my 5 year old starting to speak negatively over herself. As we were in the car she might have started fussing over something and I told her no. Not in an angry way – but the final answer was no. She […]
An Unusual Experience
I had an unusual experience with a mechanic. Unfortunately, based on my previous experience, it is unusual. My car inspection was expiring and as I knew I would be going away, tried to get it done. I needed very convenient, so I opted to someone walking distance from me. My car failed inspection. The mechanic […]
To Be Loved Well
I met a new friend this week and as I observed how we interacted with each other and were learning about each other, I asked her how she liked to show and be shown love. I explained to her that of the five love languages, mine was words of affirmation. I love to affirm others […]
Our Words
As I prayed and contemplated what to share, the devotion ‘The Power of Words’ had a marker. I kept looking past this place because it did not seem to grab my attention. After some time, I landed right back to this devotion and the verse associated with it is Matthew 12:34b, which states ‘Out of […]
Make the Call
This past week was an emotionally difficult one. I imagine we all experience highs and lows as we are navigating life, but sometimes just an unexpected message can do so much to buoy our spirits during that time. As I sat at my desk working and navigating life (it doesn’t stop no matter what else […]
Keep Writing It Down
I like to write things down. I’m not sure where the habit came from, maybe it was to collect my thoughts. Maybe it was so that I could articulate better my wishes, or maybe, just so I can actually remember the things I want for myself. But somehow, many years ago, I started writing things […]
He is Able…
I saw this morning’s Bible verse of the day and had to smile as I remembered an incident from just yesterday. The verse comes from Ephesians 3:20 ‘Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us’ As I was […]
Remain in Peace
Some years ago I was in the midst of questioning God. I had been asking a specific question ‘how come you said this thing, yet it looks nothing like what you’ve said’ and I believe in the midst of all of that, God took time to answer me. One of the phrases comes from Psalm […]
‘We Offer Our Condolences’
Yet another anniversary rolls around of the tragic passing of my brother. Today makes 15 years. Although it’s been many years, the suddenness of it still remains. This week, our family lost the matriarch of our family, my maternal grandmother. While not as sudden, it’s still extremely sad, even with being able to see all […]
The Aerial View
As I was scrolling through Instagram, I saw this aerial view of a road I’ve traveled a few times. I’ve driven along the top road, unable to see what was below and unable to see what was to the left or right due to the foliage. I’ve even had the pleasure of going on the […]