EXAMPLES ARE VITAL TO OUR GROWTH

EXAMPLES ARE VITAL TO OUR GROWTH

March is Women’s History Month. At every turn I am hearing, seeing, or reading about a woman who has done something inspiring or courageous. What makes this month even more special is that we can salute ALL women and we can be encouraged by EVERY woman’s story no...
WHAT’S YOUR MOTIVATION?

WHAT’S YOUR MOTIVATION?

I recently did an interview for Black Authors Matter TV. The very first question I was asked is, “What motivated you to write this book?” I thought it was a fascinating question. Very rarely do we think about the question, “What motivated me to do that?” as it relates...
THE POWER OF RIGHT CONNECTIONS

THE POWER OF RIGHT CONNECTIONS

On this week’s podcast, I continued my conversation with Sharnelle Jones, ordained minister and educator (listen to part one here).  One of the topics we discussed was the need for women to be open and receptive to the new people that God will bring into our lives....
THERE ARE NO LIMITS

THERE ARE NO LIMITS

Over the years, I’ve had interviews with various women about the notion of being called by God to serve Him in ministry. What has been quite fascinating and true of every woman (including me) is that they had no idea that God wanted to utilize their lives in the way...
I PRAY YOU FIND MORE OF YOURSELF

I PRAY YOU FIND MORE OF YOURSELF

Just like drinking water, there is something refreshing about receiving revelation about yourself. I’m talking about having those “ah-ha” moments when the light comes on to show you why you do what you do, say what you say, act the way you act, or feel a particular...
QUALITY FRIENDS WANT YOU TO SUCCEED

QUALITY FRIENDS WANT YOU TO SUCCEED

When I think about the various challenges I’ve had in my life, it’s hard to describe the gratefulness I feel towards God for the concept of friendship. True friends help us figure out how to process failures, overcome disappointments, and prepare for the future. Even...