There's a reason for everything, although we often question what that reason is. Day in and day out, we selflessly pour into the lives of others, and do what we feel we are called to do, yet it all seems to be in vain. We walk the fine line between trust and doubt, but lately … Continue reading Total waste
Tag: faith
Holding cell
With the current world events and the things you're battling personally and internally, it can sometimes feel as though you've been arrested and imprisoned by your problems, and that of the world's. You've wept and hollered to be let free, yet you're still locked behind troubled bars. The walls of your holding cell are slowly … Continue reading Holding cell
Somebody’s always listening
As a motivational speaker, I travel to various colleges and high schools speaking to disadvantaged and underrepresented students. A once impoverished student, I share the adversities and oppositions I faced, but overcame to become a success and not another statistic. It doesn't matter how embarrassing, terrible, or difficult your story is, TELL IT! Somebody's always … Continue reading Somebody’s always listening
Trust me, I know
I know it's hard living, especially when you don't have the means too. I know it's hard to trust God, especially when things have gone from bad to worse. I know it's hard to have hope, especially when things aren't getting any better. I know it's hard to keep yourself uplifted, especially when the weight … Continue reading Trust me, I know
In need of answers
You know, a lot of times, when we are experiencing life altering situations or difficulty, our first instinct is to question why. Usually, tears, anger, and resentment follows. We can't understand how a God who proclaims to love us, and is able to do everything exceedingly and abundantly more than we could have ever hoped … Continue reading In need of answers
Happy New You
Photo by Anna-Louise on Pexels.com If you're reading this, thank God, because you made it! You made it through COVID You made it through the broken economy You made it through your struggles, trials and tribulations But most importantly, you made it through 2020! It was a year to remember, and a reminder that no … Continue reading Happy New You
It’s not the end of you
This is the last day of the year, and there's one last thing I want you all to know....... You may have not accomplished all you've set out, let alone anything, and that's okay. It's not the end! You may have incurred some losses, whether it be people or a job, and that's okay. It's … Continue reading It’s not the end of you
Don’t ruin it
Have you ever asked yourself, "What's the point in me doing this, when nobody is even taking notice"? Perhaps you've questioned, "I've been working at this for years, and I'm no farther than where I was when I started"? If you have, then let me tell you this, it doesn't matter how long it takes … Continue reading Don’t ruin it
The dedication
I admire you, any of you, who realize the error of your ways and have made a conscious effort to correct them. Although you've made some choices in life that were regrettably incomprehensible and most likely unwarranted, your actions shouldn't be used as a measure to determine how you should be treated. Begging to differ, … Continue reading The dedication
Resurge
How many people are already planning their New Year's resolution, but haven't resolved anything they said they would for 2020? Although no one anticipated this years' unfortunate events, it shouldn't have kept yours from happening. I understand the economy has taken a nosedive, businesses have gone kaput and bankrupt, but never stop pursuing your goals, … Continue reading Resurge
