It is God Himself who has made us what we are and given us new lives from Christ Jesus; and long ago He planned that we should spend these lives in helping others. – Ephesians 2:10 TLB
Did you know that counting your blessings starts with your thoughts? I started a routine of telling God my favorite thing about the day each night before bed. This simple time of reflection has been life-changing. It helps me remember all the things I have to be thankful for, and that ushers in a time …
I love the scene in Diary of a Mad Black Woman when the abusive ex-husband answers the altar call, hobbling forward to give his life to God. It was so touching to witness his transformation. Seeing this example of how God can and does transform lives erased the ill will I felt toward this character. …
I so admire people who have always known exactly what they want to do with their lives. I entered college having no clue what I should study. I declared psychology as my major but it didn’t take long for me to realize that I did not like the field. But my developmental psychology class at …
I finally made my first foray into Northern California last month, and it was for a very good reason. I was invited to attend the She Leads California prayer event, “Jesus Reigns,” in Sacramento with other women from across California. It was held on September 9, 2023, California’s anniversary for becoming a State. She Leads …
As a makeup artist for film and television, I have had the opportunity to work on all kinds of faces. I have discovered that there are quality practices that we can do to keep our faces and bodies radiating. And this is before we even apply any makeup. I believe beauty is holistic – physical …
Recently, I had the privilege of attending a brunch hosted by the Hollywood chapter of Influence Women. Afterward, I met the producer of the film The Greatest Inheritance. As it was explained to me that it was a Pure Flix movie, I couldn’t believe that I had not heard of either. Where had I been? …
When I was a teenager, I had subscriptions to magazines for teen girls. First it was Young Miss, then it was Teen and Seventeen, and in college, it was Sassy. As I entered my 20s and became a working adult, I went from teen magazines to magazines for women: Glamour, Mademoiselle, and eventually, Cosmopolitan. While …
This month, I have rounded up advice from 9 different Christian bloggers, myself included, on how to conquer comparison. It is described as a game and as a trap because it has no winners. It is also described as a thief because it steals the joy of those the enemy tricks into indulging in it. …
Some people love fall so much that they can’t wait for summer to be over. They start posting about pumpkin spice lattes and fall recipes on social media as early as the first day of September. I personally enjoy every season, and of any of them that I do not want ended prematurely, it’s summer. …
These past several years have taught me that a good friend is rare. I have searched and searched and waited patiently. Then I became a blogger and entered the world of social media. Surprisingly it has ushered in new Christian friendship. How can you tell if a friendship is Christian? What God Says About Friendship …
