So, the other day, I decided that I was going to go out into my front yard and dig up all the weeds. Now, if you know me, you're trying to figure out why I decided that I was going to go out into my front yard and dig up all the weeds. If you don't know me so well, you're trying to figure out why you should even care. Stick with me... I'm going somewhere... I got up, got ready, and had my coffee (y'all know I likes my coffee). I then grabbed my gloves and my little shovel thi

I'd just gotten off work and I was HANGRY! Yes, hanger is real. I stopped at the grocery store to pick up one item (that I didn't even end up getting) and ended up rethinking my entire dinner choice. I decided on spaghetti... simple enough (shoulder shrug). Leaving the store, I drove home with the realization that I had work to complete before I called it a night. As I was cooking, I had the thought to head to Starbucks to finish my tasks. You know... change of scenery to hel

I like deals and sales… especially on clothing. I use coupons and I shop bargains. One day, in particular, I was ordering something online and as I headed to the website, a box popped up letting me know that If I were to subscribe by entering my email address, I would get a 20% off coupon in my inbox. Did I do it??? You bet I did! And with no hesitation. After entering my email address, I waited just enough time for that coupon to hit my inbox and I added that beloved coupon

Hey y’all, I hope everyone is doing alright on this awesome Sunday evening. 😊 Mmmkay… so, I recently started getting my “nails did”… LOL. And by that, I mean actually going to the nail salon. **If you’re a guy and reading… stay with me here… it’ll make sense soon** My natural nails have grown, significantly (which they often do), and I didn’t want them to break. One of my girls suggested that I get either an Alright, now if you know anything about the process of having acryl

I like food… it’s good. But, I don’t like my food to touch; that’s a big no no! Sometimes, I even go to the extent of not having all the options at once so that there can be space between each item on my plate. I’ll make multiple trips, get more than one plate, whatever I need to do so that my food is not congregating to closely. Often, this can be a good thing because it causes me to get less of something so that I can have some of everything. Then, there are some foods that

Do any of y’all remember being in elementary school and playing dodge ball, or any of those playground games that required teams? I can recall the two captains (still don’t know how they got to be so) taking turns and choosing who would be on their teams. As I recall, the kids they were friends with got chosen first (nothing really to do with athletic skill), then went the bigger kids they didn’t know that well, then went the kids that, well, I guess were considered not bff’s

I read the first chapter of the book of Deuteronomy the other day, where Moses reminded the Children of Israel of how bad they messed stuff up (insert eye roll).  As I went on reading, I made it to verse 29, he said, “Then I said to you, ‘Do not be terrified, or afraid of them. The Lord your God, who goes before you, He will fight for you, according to all he did for you in Egypt before your eyes, and in the wilderness where you saw how the Lord your God carried you, as a man

My paternal grandmother, Hessie Lee Hanks (we called her La La), lived with us for a few years of my childhood, until she passed. She was four foot 9 inches tall, and you’d better not try to step to her. Not necessarily because of my dad or my brothers, although they would get you together, but because she didn’t play. I dare say that much of my no nonsense attitude comes from her and my maternal grandmother, Ethel. La passed two weeks before Christmas break, my freshman year

My point is that your family has a purpose!!!  That’s why the enemy fights so hard to tear you apart.  God has an assignment for you to fulfill as a unit that cannot be completed individually.  So yes, your children may be acting out and your spouse may seem to pick or fights or seem distant but don’t lash out and PLEASE don’t give up; instead, PRAY, FAST!  Go to war for them and with them, instead of against them.  You must recognize that you are dealing with spirits that ar

Today, I went to wor The thing about it is, I don’t “feel” busy. And by that, I mean that with ALL THE STUFF THAT I DO (if I listed everything off, you’d ask me if I had or needed an assistant or two, or twelve), I’m never exhausted, I ENJOY what I do, and most times, I feel like I have plenty of time in my day to get it all done. Now, of course I have tired days and spaces where I get crunched for time, but I’m not overwhelmed or frazzled. It hasn’t always been this way. And

A few weeks ago, my brother preached a message on the Church of Corinth. He spoke on how, although Paul went in and planted “good seeds” with the teachings of Christ, others came in and uprooted all that they’d been taught and then planted seeds of false doctrine. He talked about how this false teaching began to take root in the people of the church, causing them not to know the truth. Toward the end of service, he stated that there were some people that God had to go in and

So…..the other day, after an unnecessary hiatus, I started running AGAIN! You: “Yay!!! Congrats…I’m so proud of you!!!” Me: “OMGosh…thank you so much!”  LOL! Mmmkay…..as I was leaving out of my apartment, I was trying to figure out what I needed to do once I got back home.  I could barely lock my door because I was racking my brain, thinking about my next task.  Liiiiikkkkke, I hadn’t even made it out of my apartment building and I was making a mental to-do list (on top of th

I.….am carrying an elephant!  It’s heavy, huge, and I’ve been carrying it for a while now.  I’ve decided to name her Ellie (cute huh?)  I know that when she gets here, I’ll be so happy to have gone through the process of carrying her and will be grateful for all the waiting, patience, and learning it took to get her here.  It will have been worth it! Okay…I know you’re trying to figure out what in thee entire heck is wrong with me…ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.  Mmmkay…so, a few weeks a

The other day, I went to the store, grabbed a few things, and got in line to check out. Once I got up to the register, I noticed the cashier rubbing her stomach and I heard her say, under her breath, “Ugh, my stomach is all queezy now.” So, I asked her if she was okay. She looked up at me, surprised, and said that she was, then she looked at me again and began to speak. She let me know that she had been praying for God to bless her with this new job and that He had; and that

So, Travis Greene has a new album out called ‘Crossover’ (no, this is not an album promotion).  I’ve listened to and enjoyed EVERY song on the album but yesterday, one song caught my attention.  The song is called ‘Daddy’s Home’. Now, I’m a daddy’s girl so, only one man holds that title.  I have God fathers that I LOVE,  and respect but I only call my father, daddy.  Other people use the term in different contexts, but we’re not talking about that today.  I am 33 years old an

Diamonds….are amazing, right???  I mean, they sparkle and shine and if you get a good one (cause some of them aren’t worth what they look), it’ll cost you “a pretty penny”.  When couples intend to marry, the groom to be goes looking for the “perfect” diamond to present to the lady in his life.  He wants it to be the best that he can offer (you know they say that “diamonds are a girl’s best friend”).  Yes, diamonds are gorgeous but they cost. Do you know how a diamond is forme

Today, I had a thought, so I posted it.  The thought was, “Believe in YOU the way you believe in them.”  I posted it, not just to get others thinking, but for myself.  You see, I’m a supporter.  I am REALLY GOOD at supporting people (I’ve got references).  I’m good at sharing their posts, praying for them, being there for them, and at their events, and even volunteering to do stuff.  I mean I am an amazing supporter (if I do say so myself). I’m also a pretty good encourager.

Hey y’all!!! A SUPER SATURDAY to ya!!!  I pray that your day is off to an amazing start and continues to be great!  If it isn’t, know that I’m praying that it gets better! And. Here’s. My. Story…… Two years ago, when I began my employment for the public school system, I had to get used to being called by my sir name.  Let me tell you what I mean…..you see, during each of my work experiences, I’ve always been called Alecia or Miss Alecia (by my kiddos).  Every name badge, note

“But God comandeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 Christ wanted you so much that He died, WILLINGLY, to save your life….BEFORE you had life. He pursues you and lets you know how much He loves you. He m Jesus won’t ever leave your side and He won’t turn His back on you. “…for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” (Hebrews 13:5) He ALWAYS listens to you…your problems, complaints, joys……ALL OF IT! “I wa

“For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:  And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.”  Colossians 1:16-17 Okay…I’m sure you all are tired of me by now but I have something to tell you………. ALL things were created by God.  Like….EVERYTHING!  And I’m sitting here wondering how stuff will g