Grief is so unpredictable. Since losing my dad, I never know what to expect from one moment to the next. My dad was a solid foundation in my life and someone I knew I could rely on. So there are days when I wish to speak to him, but I have to talk to him…

Sometimes your plan is not God’s plan for your life.  About five years ago, when I finished my Master’s degree, I thought I would become a School Administrator. I began walking in that direction and applying for jobs within my district and surrounding districts. Interview after interview produced no new outcome. Countless interviews ended in…

The Soul shivers The eyes lower The shoulders hunch The feet tap The hands clasp The lips tighten Fear has set in It paralyzes you Fright pulls you down Angst brings defeat It tries to steal your dreams Fear can encompass your whole body if you let it It can overpower you It can cause…

I have always been quiet and felt like I was never enough. As a child, I would sit in a classroom, hoping to blend in with the other kids and hide from the world. Moreover, the anxiety felt if the teacher called on me was so paralyzing.  If I hid behind the person in front…

2022 was a year of growth. I started the year with the One Word of Faith. I wanted to depend on the journey of faith that I was on. God has been at work during the most challenging times in my life. I knew what He could do, and He would not forsake me. So…

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your understanding;” Proverbs 3:5 When praying for something to change in your life, sometimes, it is difficult to wait patiently and trust that God is doing the work behind the scenes.  I am sure you have all been through it at one time…

I grew up in a strong Catholic family where faith and church on Sunday was an integral part of our family life. Grace at dinner and nightly prayers were always said. Prayer became a powerful part of our daily life. As I got older, I relied on those beliefs to help me on struggling days.…

Courage? Courage? What is courage? It is the ability to face your fears. What frightens you? Does fear make you stop you in your tracks? What causes doubt in your life? Ever since I was a little girl I have had many moments of fear. Those moments stopped me from doing so many things that…

Have you ever had certain times in your life where fear just seemed to come knocking like an unwanted visitor who would not leave? Fear is the visitor who outstays their welcome and wants your undivided attention the whole time.  Fear has a way of creeping up on you unexpectedly. It has a way of paralyzing…

Your life is a long story unfolding before your eyes. There are characters who travel in and out of your story. Some stay for a moment, some for an extended time and some throughout your whole life.  Your story is full of lessons.  Lessons of love, lessons of friendship, lessons of forgiveness, and lessons of…