Who Do You Think You Are?

Hi! If you are asked to describe yourself by filling in the blank of a sentence that begins with, "I am," what would you say?  Let's do it now!  Fill in the blank with one or more words about you:  "I am ______________________________."    How fast did an answer come to your mind?  Did you finish it… Continue reading Who Do You Think You Are?

How Often Do You Have Sprinkles of Joy?

Hi! Do you remember a time when you were at the beach, sitting in your backyard, or walking down a street; and all of a sudden it started sprinkling?  What was your first reaction?  Did you welcome the tiny droplets on your face, or did they bring about disappointment?    I guess you might be saying that it… Continue reading How Often Do You Have Sprinkles of Joy?

How Intentional Are You?

Hi! Do you want to move forward in your life?  Do you want to stop worrying about everything?  Do you want to stop feeling bad about yourself?  Do you want a new job or career?  Do you want to earn a college degree?  Do you want financial security?  Do you want good credit?  Do you… Continue reading How Intentional Are You?

What is Unique About You? …Can You Celebrate It?

Hi! Has anyone ever told you that you are unique?  Did they say it with an edge of dislike?  Did they say it with admiration?  Did they label your uniqueness with adjectives such as weird, eccentric, nerd, goofy, or strange?  Does it really matter to you?  What's wrong with being unique?  Think about it.  No… Continue reading What is Unique About You? …Can You Celebrate It?

Are You Above Average?

Hi! If someone labeled you as average, how would you feel?  What if they said that you are below average?  What if they described you as above average?  .....Now, before "I don't even care," rolls off your lips; what emotions or thoughts did those questions initially trigger?  Did they spark anger, frustration; a smile; or… Continue reading Are You Above Average?

Day 11: How Do You Remember God’s Personal Promises?

Hi! Well!  It is Countdown Day-11.  What's going on in the world that has your attention?  Is it the hate exuding from white supremacist groups?  Is it the black-on-black crime at epidemic proportions in the inner cities?  Is it the out of control police brutality?  Is it the unstable government; and threat of a Nuclear… Continue reading Day 11: How Do You Remember God’s Personal Promises?

Are Baby Steps Huge?

Hi! Have you ever been excited about an accomplishment just for someone whom you told about your efforts to dismiss it as nothing?  How did you feel?  Have you put off starting a business, a job or a project; going to college or starting a ministry because of the thought that it is insignificant?  Why?  Could… Continue reading Are Baby Steps Huge?

Day 12: How Do You Remember God’s Personal Promises?

Hi! Well it is countdown Day-12.  I know it's August,  But, early this morning, a verse to a song that's usually played in the Winter season, came on my heart.  I started singing:  "On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me.  A partridge in a pear tree!" Why this song? Could… Continue reading Day 12: How Do You Remember God’s Personal Promises?

Do You Have To Be A Poet To Write Poetry?

Hi! Are you a daring person? Will you try things that make you uncomfortable? Yes? Okay I have something for you to do. LET’S BRING OUT THAT INNER POET. The last time I attempted to write a poem was at 16 years old. It was to my first boyfriend; written while he was away at… Continue reading Do You Have To Be A Poet To Write Poetry?

Can Joy And Pain Coexist?

Hi! Have you ever wondered why people cry during happy occasions?  How can people laugh and cry at the same time?  Could it be that they have experienced so much turmoil, until the occasion brings a spurt of relief?  Could it be that they finally received what their heart dreamed of?   Could it be that they are… Continue reading Can Joy And Pain Coexist?