Slowing Down Sundays
With only two weekend days, it can be SO tempting to overcrowd Saturdays and Sundays with activities and errands. It’s something that I still struggle with, but I will tell... The post Slowing Down...
View ArticleComing Home
During the course of this global pandemic, the concept of home has shifted in many ways. Mine has become my office, a play space, a church, a fitness center and... The post Coming Home appeared first...
View ArticleFight Negative Thoughts with One Scripture
At the top of the pandemic, I put a lot of pressure on myself to maintain productivity, home, and my friendships. Coupled with the nonstop bad news in the media,... The post Fight Negative Thoughts...
View Article20 Moments That Brought Me Joy in 2020
You don’t need me to tell you that this has been a helluva year. We’ve all felt it in our mind, bodies and souls. As I reflect on 2020, I’m... The post 20 Moments That Brought Me Joy in 2020 appeared...
View ArticleMy 2021 Word for the Year
Happy new year! I’m excited to bring a lot of the lessons of the past year into this one, and continue along my journey. I’m looking forward to new adventures... The post My 2021 Word for the Year...
View ArticlePreserving My Sanity One “No” at a Time
Looking back over the past year, I would say that I’ve done a good job at managing the ups and downs of pandemic life. It’s important to note that my... The post Preserving My Sanity One “No” at a Time...
View ArticleFive Life Goals for April
Can you feel the energy of spring radiating all around? I can. I don’t recall feeling like this last year, but there was so much uncertainty around COVID. It was... The post Five Life Goals for April...
View ArticleFinding Grace in the Growing Seasons
Hey, everyone! It’s been a minute since I’ve checked in. I really do hope that you’re in good spirits and in good health. These past few weeks have been full... The post Finding Grace in the Growing...
View ArticleA Historic 36 Hours in Alton, Illinois
In May, my sister and I traveled downstate to Alton, Illinois for a historic and personal moment. My mother’s brother, David A. Goins, was sworn in as the first Black... The post A Historic 36 Hours in...
View ArticleA New Word and View for 2022
Happy New Year! It’s been 2022 for almost two weeks, but I am just now feeling “ready” to take on the new year. We kept our holidays pretty minimal and... The post A New Word and View for 2022 appeared...
View ArticleMy 2022 Personal Giving Plan
As I grow personally and professionally, I also want to find ways to increase my support for the causes that matter most to me. But, there are only so many... The post My 2022 Personal Giving Plan...
View ArticleA Love Letter to My Favorite Red Pumps
Welcome to The 13:13 Series, a blog series that focuses on faith, hope and love for the first 13 days of February. Today is Day 3. Catch up on past... The post A Love Letter to My Favorite Red Pumps...
View ArticleHow I Started Loving the Body I’m In
Welcome to The 13:13 Series, a blog series that focuses on faith, hope and love for the first 13 days of February. Today is Day 4. Catch up on past... The post How I Started Loving the Body I’m In...
View ArticleSacrificing to Make Time for Self-Care
Every year, I resolve to take better care of myself when it comes to sleep, emotional care, and wellness. For the most part, I have been getting better at this.... The post Sacrificing to Make Time for...
View ArticleThe Most Important Prayer I’ve Prayed as a Mother
Sunday morning’s church service was one of those that rattles some things loose that you thought were buried deep within. You know, the things that you didn’t even know were... The post The Most...
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