A Legacy Worth the Hustle
So I’m writing again. It’s been a busy season and now I’m free to write again. I have to remind … Continue reading A Legacy Worth the Hustle
Finding the Calm in the Storm
So last week was crazy. Texas tried to kill us. I heard rumors of the storm everywhere around me. One … Continue reading Finding the Calm in the Storm
How It Started, How It’s Going
MAN. It’s been a while ya’ll. I started this blog at least 3 years ago. Maybe longer. I stopped writing … Continue reading How It Started, How It’s Going
“Write What You Know”
Good morning my beautiful people. I hope you’re doing well. It has been a rough week for me. This seemed … Continue reading “Write What You Know”
We’re Married, Now What?
Maybe this applies to more people than just me. Our first year is coming up and I’m soo deep in … Continue reading We’re Married, Now What?
The Journey Continues
Oh my goodness my fellow readers!!! It’s been SUCH a LOONG time since you’ve heard from me!! I missed you … Continue reading The Journey Continues
Bride to Be
You guys. It’s been a while. I’ve got so much to talk about and to break it down to just … Continue reading Bride to Be
A Beautiful Time to Cry
It’s Tuesday! It’s the day after a holiday! Yaaay!! No… It is funny how a day off can make the … Continue reading A Beautiful Time to Cry
A Haunted Question.
Happy Friday everyone! I hope this week has been good for you. For me, it has been a wild ride … Continue reading A Haunted Question.
New Year’s Resolution: Be You.
We’re 3 weeks into January and I don’t know you or even about you, but I know a lot of … Continue reading New Year’s Resolution: Be You.
The Power of Testimony
My heart is so full right now. If I could just pour out all the overwhelming joy and love I … Continue reading The Power of Testimony
15 Inspiring Gifts for Writers
Every year we look for that perfect gift for that special someone. Whether you’re looking for looking for that clever … Continue reading 15 Inspiring Gifts for Writers
Does Pain Have Purpose? — Woman of His Word
Pain, heartache, loss, trials, what are they all for anyways? Do you ever wonder why we must endure any of … Continue reading Does Pain Have Purpose? — Woman of His Word
And They lit up the Night
I’ve had a lot on my mind and I haven’t made time to write because I have been afraid of … Continue reading And They lit up the Night
UnSeen Things
The holidays have begun. It’s Cyber Monday. By this time a lot of us have spent some time around the … Continue reading UnSeen Things
Focus
Happy Friday Everyone!! Can you believe the weekend is actually here??! Yeah me neither. Let me just say it has … Continue reading Focus
Where Mercy & Justice Meet
Well hello everyone in the blogging world! Fall is in the air and I’ve already had my first pumpkin spice … Continue reading Where Mercy & Justice Meet
Stones.
It seems every time we turn around there is something set to cause us to be offended. A simple eye … Continue reading Stones.
Our Battle
It has been a while since I have actually stopped to write anything. I’ve thought about writing about the various … Continue reading Our Battle
Clouds
I have a confession to make! I love clouds! All are beautiful and fascinating! Sometimes I’ll stare at the sky … Continue reading Clouds
Keeping the main Thing the Main Thing
Oh it feels so good to be writing again! For the last two months, work life has been busy! So … Continue reading Keeping the main Thing the Main Thing
We Are Stubbornly Courageous
It’s a simple concept. To be courageous in a way that is stubborn. Do it audaciously. It sounds great on … Continue reading We Are Stubbornly Courageous
600 Followers
It’s hard to believe just over 3 years ago I started this blog. I didn’t know what I was going … Continue reading 600 Followers
Laying Foundations
As I sit here and write this blog, I am speechless at how much God has moved in my life … Continue reading Laying Foundations
Restoring Hope (even now)
I firmly believe this is a year of restoration… I may not understand everything (and probably won’t) but Papa is … Continue reading Restoring Hope (even now)
The Ultimate PowerBall Ticket
Many of you either know someone who bought one of those Powerball lottery tickets or have been suckered into the … Continue reading The Ultimate PowerBall Ticket
January ipsy Review
Happy New year my fellow Ipsy lovers!! This month is the start of someone beautiful- that would be you! As … Continue reading January ipsy Review
Thoughts from a Single Woman
Now that we are just a few weeks into the new year I’m sure quite a few of you have … Continue reading Thoughts from a Single Woman
A Christmas Hope
Not so long ago the ultimate gift came into the world. Peace to a broken world. A Star shown above … Continue reading A Christmas Hope
Surviving Christmas as an Introvert
We’re just days away until Christmas and the family will be rolling in before we know it. And if you’re … Continue reading Surviving Christmas as an Introvert
The Cookies Aren’t Working
Today marks the first day of winter and if you’re living in Texas you wouldn’t know it. What you would … Continue reading The Cookies Aren’t Working
30 before 30
I have just over 24 hours before I turn 29. I’m holding on! More like grasping at straws hahaha. Where … Continue reading 30 before 30
A Christmas Grace
Have you ever had those relationships in your past where the ties broke off for one reason or another, then … Continue reading A Christmas Grace
December Ipsy
Well it’s that time again where the pretty pink bag comes in and we review the products and we see … Continue reading December Ipsy
The Season of Joy
It’s that time of year again where joy and peace are supposed to be present…. But for many those luxuries … Continue reading The Season of Joy
Stronger Than Perfect Storms
It seems everywhere we turn, fear is around the corner. Gosh and every time we turn around we turn on … Continue reading Stronger Than Perfect Storms
Did Someone Say Ipsy?
I wanted to spice things up a bit with my blog and my beauty routine so I figured ipsy would … Continue reading Did Someone Say Ipsy?
They will know us by Our……
It is this time of year where the candy has given and taken from the kids, turkeys are stuffed, and … Continue reading They will know us by Our……
Should Christians Be Allowed to Grieve?
Have you ever have those weeks where your emotions are riding roller coasters? I think we all go there sometimes. … Continue reading Should Christians Be Allowed to Grieve?
Unepected Route to Joy
Okay I have a confession to make. I love movies. I love kid movies in particular. You couldn’t guess that, … Continue reading Unepected Route to Joy
THANK YOU!!!
Can you believe we’ve reached 500 FOLLOWERS?????!!!! I nominate this day Thankful Thursday! And to make the toast, I want … Continue reading THANK YOU!!!
She Left a Legacy
I don’t know how to start this blog so I’m going to just write. The truth is I’ve got so … Continue reading She Left a Legacy
Randomness Flows
Happy Friday everybody!!! I figured since I’m in a random mood I’d post a random blog 😀 There is “no … Continue reading Randomness Flows
Miracles Still Happen
You know those times where your parents, pastor, or even best friend can tell you something repetitively and you’re in … Continue reading Miracles Still Happen
A Time For War
There comes a time when the games stop and jokes are over. When playing the part is no longer an … Continue reading A Time For War
Cheesy Bites
Writing for the first time after a busy break has made the keys on my keyboard envious of the backspace … Continue reading Cheesy Bites
Papa is Crazy Good
He is crazy good. The greatest thing about learning is the constant reminders. We learn by repetition. This is no … Continue reading Papa is Crazy Good
When Tragedy Hits Home
I’m not sure how to pen these words then and even now only to say I am shocked and heartbroken … Continue reading When Tragedy Hits Home
The Long Haul
If there is anything I’ve learned about living in Texas it’s the concept of the “long haul”. And a hot … Continue reading The Long Haul
When The Daughters Speak
There are times in this journey we call life where time seems to stand still and you come to a … Continue reading When The Daughters Speak
400 Followers
400 Followers From the depths of my heart, I want you as my beloved reader, to know I am thankful … Continue reading 400 Followers
Boxed Promises
I love how Papa speaks to us in dreams. Many times the messages hidden in those dreams are exactly what … Continue reading Boxed Promises
Intimate Summer Night
It’s that quiet place found where the blazing orb sets in the western skies. The place where the work ceases … Continue reading Intimate Summer Night
Migraine Victim
The room grows dark Her left eye sheds a tear revealing the unrelenting pain Staggering breath Nauseated sways Hands clutched … Continue reading Migraine Victim
WHEN I WRITE
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Close your eyes and see If a picture comes to mind, A thought about something… Continue reading WHEN I WRITE
A Moment In the Sky
It is incredible how much life can happen in a year. And yet… We don’t realize how precious that time … Continue reading A Moment In the Sky
300 FOLLOWERS
It is hard to believe just over a week ago I hit 200 followers…. And now 300!!! Wow… I … Continue reading 300 FOLLOWERS
When No One is Watching
When the last person leaves the room The music isn’t playing When the lights are turned off In this moment … Continue reading When No One is Watching
What is Love?
It goes without question that we are in a pivotal point in our nation’s history. Never before have such strides … Continue reading What is Love?
Vulnerable
Dare to be vulnerable. Walk down the aisle even if it seems no one is waiting on the other side … Continue reading Vulnerable
There She Is
She feels the fabric of the dress between her finger tips All the arrangements have been set The morning has … Continue reading There She Is
The Promised Bridesmaid
“Why are you single?” As if there’s some sort of reason. The truth is the question has passed through my … Continue reading The Promised Bridesmaid
Emma
6.50 a.m. Mike Holland had too much to drink the night before. It was a rough night. Today was a … Continue reading Emma
Let Hope Arise
It’s hard to find hope nowadays. Turn on the news. Or you can have the opinion of most people, don’t. … Continue reading Let Hope Arise
Words
Most have heard it said that words are powerful. It’s such a common phrase that most don’t even think about … Continue reading Words
Geysers in The City
Well… North Texas got hit with more storms over the weekend. So what happens when there’s been more rain than … Continue reading Geysers in The City
200 Followers
Wow!!! Thank you!!! 213 followers!! I have been blogging on WordPress for 2 years now and regardless on the pace, … Continue reading 200 Followers
Finding the “WHY”
One of the easiest and the hardest things to find is your “why.” Easiest? Because our “why” is who we … Continue reading Finding the “WHY”
A Writer’s Workshop
You know you’re a writer when you’ve started a book 4 times in your head before you even begin to … Continue reading A Writer’s Workshop
A Morning Toast
I feel like I should say something inspiring. I mean… After all 500 likes is a pretty big deal… at … Continue reading A Morning Toast
A Special Thank You
People think success should happen over night. Success happens one word at a time. Is it to find something or … Continue reading A Special Thank You
The Reader
Tell me a story Sing me a song Paint me a picture of the place my heart longs Take me … Continue reading The Reader
Finding Waldo
I don’t know about anyone else, but sometimes it feels like we live in the mystery section of the bookstore … Continue reading Finding Waldo
Children of the Crime Scene
A story came across the Dallas news this past weekend.-Breaking news about a very broken person. Apparently a man who … Continue reading Children of the Crime Scene
The Pepper Bites Back
I love bacon wrapped stuffed jalapenos. My favorite is hearing the crackling of the twisted slabs of meat while the … Continue reading The Pepper Bites Back
Reassurance
What do You see when I’m not looking? What are You saying when I’m not listening? Do Your eyes glisten … Continue reading Reassurance
The Promise
I think I’m accustomed to the weather in Texas but there are days when I wonder. One of those days just … Continue reading The Promise
Papers
He sits at the desk Arranges the Papers Once stacked so high Drowning out the noise outside Papers Once stacked … Continue reading Papers
Unlock the story
Tell me who you are. What are your passions? Tell me your story. I want to know you for who … Continue reading Unlock the story
Type
I’ve been busier than normal. Truthfully it’s been easier to just work through an entire day without stopping than to … Continue reading Type
Matchmaker
I had a conversation last night that wrecked me. It was supposed to be the start of the phone conversations … Continue reading Matchmaker
When the Drought Ends
It’s raining again. And while I’m ready for the rain to end and for the sun to finally come out … Continue reading When the Drought Ends
The Cry of the Fatherless
This morning I drove into work startled to find a swarm of cops surrounding our nearby lake. I heard the … Continue reading The Cry of the Fatherless
Question Marks
I read a question a couple days ago on Facebook that completely left me speechless. “If God said “Whatever you … Continue reading Question Marks
And the Walls Came Tumbling Down
The beautiful thing about anniversaries is that you get to reminisce about where you were when the event started. The … Continue reading And the Walls Came Tumbling Down
One Lovely Blog Award
I couldn’t be more thankful to accept this beautiful award (thanks JcCee!!). In addition to nominating other bloggers, I am … Continue reading One Lovely Blog Award
An Altar for the Promise
I’m not sure exactly how to start this blog. I’ve tried typing out every beginning I could think of but … Continue reading An Altar for the Promise
Riding Roller Coasters With Jesus
*steps into the loading dock, fastens my seat belt. The roller coaster ticks up the track* There are times where … Continue reading Riding Roller Coasters With Jesus
Is God Good?
Simple question…. Powerful repercussions…. I don’t think any question has faced more opposition than this one… I started a devotional … Continue reading Is God Good?
Freedom to Speak
There are circumstances that come our way that try their best to cripple us with fear. Lies are told and … Continue reading Freedom to Speak
Stubborn And Courageous 