March is the month that welcomes the spring season. We excitedly fill in our March Madness Basketball Brackets. We spring clocks ahead and spring into action by deep cleaning our homes. Basketball, chores and time change is what we have become accustomed to in March but we shouldn’t stop there; we should also consider cleaning up the things within our heart, mind and behavior that are not uplifting or encouraging towards others. A clean home […]
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“Love Your Neighbor As Yourself” Matthew 29:39
There is a lot going on in the month of February, like Black History Month which honors black Americans who made significant contributions to the country, their communities and the people they love. American Heart Month is also celebrated in February which focuses on the importance of cardiovascular health; and who could forget February 14th, Valentine’s Day. The day of verbal appreciation, chocolates, flowers, and gifts galore. If February is the month of appreciation, heart […]
New Year Resolutions…Action Required!
How many times have you made New Year resolutions and promises to lose weight, eat healthier, exercise, travel, read more or whatever you wanted to do that improves your overall wellbeing? I am sure we can all raise our hand on that one. The guilt or shame we place on ourselves for verbally confessing our resolutions to self & others and the lack of follow through may cause sadness and/or frustration. If you told yourself […]
Family
Can you believe it’s December? We are days away until the new year of 2022. As I think about the holidays, family comes to mind and how we choose to grow in forgiveness and love is up to us as we approach a new year. We can be intentional in repairing broken relationships by resolving conflicts and disagreements. What we carry in our heart from day to day or year to year says more about […]
Let’s Celebrate Thanksgiving Everyday.
Welcome to November, the month that many of us begin our official holiday count down to Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanza and the New Year. As we transition into the holiday spirit, prepare for family gatherings of food and fellowship, we have an opportunity to reflect on the things and people we’re most thankful for. I am always thankful for God’s grace, my 4 beautiful children, good health, shelter and the blessings of daily necessities. Although, […]