Eternal Living

This weekend I had the pleasure of meeting with an amazing young woman who also happens to follow this blog and be a writer herself! I was so encouraged by this meeting I even posted a status on FB.  I was most encouraged b/c our spiritual paths were so similar. We had been tested in… Continue reading Eternal Living

Facing Disappointment 

I did not get the job I applied for. I kind of knew that would happen but it’s still a letdown. Even applying for it tugged on so many heart strings. This journey of surrender and waiting never gets easy. When I was told there was another more qualified candidate I did a quick debate… Continue reading Facing Disappointment 

Insights on Self Reliance

The other day while checking out at the grocery store the cashier checked my i.d and noticed my b day. He said “Ah, so an Aries. That means you are strong-willed and independent”. And while I’m not an advocate for horoscopes I could not deny the accuracy of that information. “Yes, well, that’s what my… Continue reading Insights on Self Reliance

Lord Help My Unbelief

   Faith can be a tricky thing. The world’s view of a Christian’s faith is that of a person declaring they believe in Christ as Lord as opposed to Allah or following the teachings of Buddha or the many other religions that are out there. Even some churches may hold the view that faith is… Continue reading Lord Help My Unbelief

For You Single Woman (And For Me)

I am always in awe when people reach out to me through this little blog. I’m super blessed when there are other young, brown women with similar spiritual journeys who comment or email me. I have been doubly blessed even recently when this happened. It is for that reason I want to share the following.… Continue reading For You Single Woman (And For Me)

The 50-Year-Old Whole Single

She walked down the aisle with tears glistening and made eye contact with so many of her guests, mouthing the words “thank you”. It was the first wedding I had been to where the bride did such a thing. Demonstrating so much humility and gratefulness with each step forward for the people standing in the… Continue reading The 50-Year-Old Whole Single

Feeling Old

Lately I have been feeling “OLD”. I told the Lord last night, “Jesus, I am old. I know to You I’m not. I know You are the Ancient of Days, but for me, this (32) is OLD”.  But I wasn’t just referring to my age, I was referring to the living for Him part. I was referring… Continue reading Feeling Old