I remember the time I was stirred from my sleep by the sound and sight of a young Black man being chased by a mob of white male students while being called the N-word, and the entire year when bricks were thrown through Black students’ apartment windows. There’s even the time when a brick was thrown through the window when I was working as a crisis hotline counselor because I would not support KKK propaganda while taking a hotline call. I lived in fear as a student there.
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My Health & Fitness Journey (Thus Far)
My relationship with food has always been a focus. I remember going on my first diet at the tender age of 10 years old and the person who influenced me the most to do this was in my home. She was someone I looked up to and highly esteemed. I also remember being told I… Continue reading My Health & Fitness Journey (Thus Far)
A Quick Turnaround
So I have some good news! I bought a house! Literally within days of writing my last post about the process, I made an offer and it was accepted. No one was more than shocked then me! Prior to seeing the house I was on the phone with one of my besties and was sharing… Continue reading A Quick Turnaround
Tis Better to Have Loved and Lost
10 months of bliss came to a sudden halt as a few turn of events made it clear I had to walk away. God is funny in that way, making His presence known so mightily even when He is speaking so quietly. I did the hard thing once again. But this was hard for so… Continue reading Tis Better to Have Loved and Lost
Shedding Perfection
I remember years ago a brother in Christ gave me a prophetic word, “You are a perfectionist”. I nodded in agreement and smiled. I thought it was a compliment. Its only now years later that I’m starting to learn how deceptive perfectionism is. As my friends and I navigate life with its high highs and… Continue reading Shedding Perfection
Simply Human
Sometimes it’s good to cry. I am wired to be more emotional so crying is typical for me. I guess the fact that I haven’t cried much in response to this season is actually a red flag. I should be crying more. I sat on his couch this morning and cried. I hope that won’t… Continue reading Simply Human
Are We There Yet? (Guest Writer Hope Gallon)
I thought I would share some thoughts on the front lines of this thing called life. A challenge that I’m continually faced with is learning patience. I have been in graduate school for the past three years studying the art of counseling. It has seemed like an eternity although those around me have said the… Continue reading Are We There Yet? (Guest Writer Hope Gallon)
Higher Ground
We met at a local restaurant that I hadn’t been to in a while. I had been putting off the meeting simply b/c our last meeting left me burdened. But God was going to surprise me and reiterate that this connection was indeed a very important assignment from Him. I remember early on in our… Continue reading Higher Ground
After the Dating Fast
Several years ago in my early 20s my friends and I read a slew of books on singleness and dating. We had dated in the world and knew that wasn’t God’s desire so certainly dating according to the teaching of the church would equip us with the godly marriage we wanted. I’m using sarcasm here… Continue reading After the Dating Fast
