Hey, girl, hey! I’m putting my oldest to bed right now, and I got to thinking. What are the two things you wish you knew before motherhood? Think about that as I share with our mom-to-be sisters what I believe they should know. The Days Are Long, the Years Short I remember I first heard…
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Introducing Author Charity “CiCi” Jackson
Hey, girl, hey! It’s Saturday, and I wanted to bring you something fresh. One way to do that is by celebrating my friends. She wrote Jesus Posture over three years ago, and honestly, this book will have you seeking God deeper and in a more meaningful way than ever before. Charity I’ve felt like I’ve…
Cute at Home
Hey mamas! Question: When did you last do something for yourself? This is a photoshoot I did with my husband, captured by my husband with a look created by yours truly. Yes, you can be a stay-at-home mama and fine at the same time—while not compromising your faith. The Look Details Hair: spring twists with…
Introducing Author Shanette Howard Salami
Hey ladies! Remember the other day when I began a series on highlighting my friends? Well, today, I’m about to continue with that now. I’d love to introduce you to know my friend and fellow believer, author, wife, and mama Shanette. She doesn’t know I’m writing about her. This post isn’t an interview—just a shout-out….
2 Books That Changed My Life, and Why You Should Read Them!
Hey, girl, hey! I pray you’re doing well today! Let me tell you this real quick. I recently had the opportunity to read and listen to two books, Erasing Hell: What God Said about Eternity, and the Things We’ve Made Up by Francis Chan & Preston Sprinkle and Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki. Let me say…
Mamas, Before You Lose Your Cool, Read This!
“Yet you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. You are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away.” James 4:14 NASB This verse is so appropriate for this year! Yet, if you and I are honest, sometimes the lightweight matters seem to creep in and scream…
October is here! Intentional • Redeem • Harvest
Good morning, queen, and welcome to October! It’s hard to believe this blessed year of 2020 is almost over, but here we are in the 10th month! God is saying… I asked the Lord what is He saying to me this month, and highlighted were the words intentional and redeem. intentional (adjective) done by intention…
Waiting games
Today has been interesting. Constant baby squawking that tried to upend my theology. I usually get what I pray for—and I’m thankful! It gets tough sometimes and I feel like sulking in a corner, too. Being too emotional doesn’t fix a thing; it just keeps me from having the right perspective. Have you ever found…
Is Your Faith Alive?
This past week I’ve experienced just about every emotion known to man. I faced fear, discouragement, sadness, happiness, glee, you name it. Why? I was facing some things regarding my son’s health that I’ve never experienced before. Some would just chop that up to, “young/new mom jitters.” I won’t downplay that, yet I think it…
Rest, Lil Mama
“…My Presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.”— God, Exodus 33:14 KJV March—It’s when we celebrate women’s history. It’s when we officially meet spring. It’s when so many good things happen, including my moment to be transparent. I always am yet this time I’m choosing to be more intentional. I want…