Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all the darkness. Desmond Tutu, Nobel Prize for Peace Confession: I am a HUGE Hallmark Movies fan! I am one of the millions of Americans who tap into the Hallmark channel to see movies, especially the ones about Christmas. Annually, Hallmark begins their ChristmasContinue reading “HOPE for the Holidays”
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Do You SEE What I See?
One of my favorite things to do for the holidays is stroll the streets and people watch. Whether walking 5th Avenue in New York or the Promenades of Los Angeles, I always enjoy watching kids laughing and people smiling. Dare I say it, people appear friendlier, sweeter, and open. Yet, as we are still onContinue reading “Do You SEE What I See?“
ON a Mission – A Dedication to Dr. Robinson
Plan your work – Work your Plan Napoleon Hill If you fail to plan, You are planning to fail. Benjamin Franklin One of the greatest things I have inherited from my mom, abuelita (my grandma), and all the women before them was their organizational skills and passion for things being in their proper place. MyContinue reading “ON a Mission – A Dedication to Dr. Robinson”
HANDLING Your Holiday Hustle
28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easyContinue reading “HANDLING Your Holiday Hustle“
When You Cannot Have a Baby Shower of YOUR Own
You are a child of God. You are wonderful made. Dearly loved and precious in His sight. Psalm 139 I have been invited to quite a few Babies Showers this season. It seems the couples I know used this time during the pandemic shutdown to reacquaint themselves and decided to expand their families. Alternatively, thisContinue reading “When You Cannot Have a Baby Shower of YOUR Own”
Practice DOES NOT Make Perfect. It Makes Peace
Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me – everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:9 NL Raise your hand if you ever heard the phrase “practice makes perfect“? I am almost certain we all heard it when weContinue reading “Practice DOES NOT Make Perfect. It Makes Peace”
I AM Woman
In a season when women (and men) are fighting to identify who they are via gender, the struggle is further maddening for one who is unclear of their worth and significance just as they were created. For a young teen in Brooklyn, I was reminded daily I was daddy’s big, beautiful princess, mommy’s assistant whenContinue reading “I AM Woman“
The GIFT of Compliments
“Compliments should be given with no further motive than honesty. If ever in question. Just be your beautiful self. Take it.” Unknown There is a wonderful thing that happens when a compliment is spoken. These polite expressions of praise or admiration can encourage and spark the spirit of another. Being praised allows us to feelContinue reading “The GIFT of Compliments”
There Are Things You Cannot CONTROL In Life
Don’t worry about what you can’t control. Our focus and energy need to be on the things we CAN control. Attitude, effort, focus – these are the things we can control. Tim Tebow I just got through with my Saturday morning task of paying the bills. Not exactly the ideal start of a weekend; madeContinue reading “There Are Things You Cannot CONTROL In Life“
5 Words to DESCRIBE You
If you could describe yourself in 5 words…what would they be? Me There are no short cuts to being honest about yourself and others. So, ask yourself, “what five words would best describe ME?” And consider – what five words would your friends use to describe you? My top 5 words to DESCRIBE meContinue reading “5 Words to DESCRIBE You“
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