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“Don’t forget you’re in a war…”
I would have begun writing this at 4:54 am eastern time. An hour before, I sat crying on the couch just feeling incredibly invisible and invaluable. In a stark and disturbing contrast to last weekend where I experienced the glory of God and felt such peace. Where did it go? Where did my resolve to…
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When the lights go out…
It’s nighttime, the kids are in bed; Hubby’s asleep but will probably say he was resting his eyes once he wakes up. You’re all alone, just you and Jesus. Who are you now? I ask myself this periodically, to see if I’m still aware of me. Lately, I recognized that I’ve simply been reacting to…
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Beautiful Pains
It’s been a little over seven months since I married the love of my life. So far I have vomited profusely, cried sporadically, gained thirty pounds and countless stretchmarks. Yayy. In case you haven’t guessed it – I’m pregnant. Let me just start by saying how this time has elapsed nothing like I thought it…
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Why are you afraid to soar?
We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. ” I was afraid to soar when those around me were walking.
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My top 3 reasons for getting married!
On the cusp of our sixth month of marriage, I began reflecting on the question I’m most often asked “How did you know he was the one?”. Now, as fairytales would have it… you’d think it was this magical tingly feeling that made me want to be with him forever. You’d be wrong. I sure…
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The truth about transition.
The world around us is constantly changing, our lives are no exception. Let’s talk about transition, we all go through it! Meaning: a change from one form or type to another, or the process by which this happens: (dictionary.cambridge.org) the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another. (google search)…
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Discouraged?
Life sucks sometimes. God is amazing and His plans for us are always good but somewhere between the promise and the manifestation… life sucks for a minute. I don’t want to live a life of obligatory service to the amazing God who has saved, delivered and loved me into being a better version of myself.…
Shakeisha C. Johnson 