Posts under ‘Spiritual’

First, a little bit about me and how this book came to be… So, let’s chat. I love chatting! And meeting new people, especially moms. I am a mom, I have a mom, and I have worked with moms for years as a childbirth educator. And my writing style is much like my teaching style, [...]

As I wrote a comment to this question that was posted on a recent blog post. I thought, wow this person has not looked at my blog. My attitude about God is great!  My first response was to get proud and say didn’t you read my post about My Testimony. Then I realized my attitude [...]

Reprinted from Central Baptist Church Leadership  News About Youth I wrote this when I was going through an emotional time after my first sexual experience.( Annie is a fictitious name) I felt guilty when it happen. I didn’t want to remember  GOD was watching me. I wanted to ask Him to forgive me and to [...]

THELMA: Before I begin, let me first say, if you and/or a loved one are in a crisis situation and you need immediate assistance, please call your local emergency number or the mental health crisis hotline listed in your local phone book. In your introduction, you state that you’ve been there – you’ve been depressed.  [...]

What is the book about? While the book’s title puts it in the praise and worship section in book stores, the book is more about the total life of the believer. Nehemiah10:39 is the core scripture for the book’s teachings. Nehemiah had gone to Jerusalem to rebuild the walls and also rebuilt the temple, restoring [...]

Knowing the Struggle is Over !- The right time to speak My grandma use to tell me when I was younger don’t let your mouth write check your butt don’t want to cash. I guess she knew already that my mouth would get me into trouble. She  tells me from the time  I was big [...]

This year I have felt convicted about my lack of integrity. I thought it’s difficult to raise my children and try to teach them integrity when I am not modeling. I know on this blog I am very transparent but  I do struggle with integrity. I like to justify that I am not lying because [...]

Author’s Note This is a work of nonfiction. I have told the events faithfully and truthfully as I recalled them. Some names and descriptions of individuals have been changed in order to respect their privacy. I have tried to tell my story honestly with out sharing too much of others. Wealth makes many friends, but [...]

“We are paid by those who learn from our mistakes” Tears for Fears In a previous post I mentioned that Tears for Fears lyrics soothed me when I was going through a difficult time. I was thinking David in the bible would have probably appreciated Tears for Fears because they may have understood his pain. [...]

 I was talking with a friend last night and we discussed the struggles that single parents face while trying to continue their education. I thought about how I was able to finish school when being a single parent. I have to admit I didn’t consult God on my school choice. I was married and that determined [...]