Category Archives: faith

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“

TIRED of being Tired

I’m exhausted from trying to be stronger than I feel. Me and every woman I have talked to this week I was in my teens, when I first heard a woman say in irritation mode, “Girl, I am just tired of being tired!”  I was living in Queens, NY at the time and one ofContinue reading “TIRED of being Tired”

Choices and HOW to make them?

A Time for Everything – Ecclesiastes 3 (NLT) 3 For everything there is a season,    a time for every activity under heaven.2 A time to be born and a time to die.    A time to plant and a time to harvest.3 A time to kill and a time to heal.    A time to tear down and a time to build up.4 AContinue reading “Choices and HOW to make them?”

A DEDICATION To Brandi

Sometimes God puts you in places ALONE because He needs you to realize you do NOT need anybody but HIM! Auntie Linda This weekend my niece, Brandi is celebrating her 30th birthday.  Whew…time flies!  This post is dedicated to her.  And to all those 30 year old’s out there…this is for you  too! I clearlyContinue reading “A DEDICATION To Brandi”

Healing in the REVEALING

Vulnerability…is more often a strength than a weakness. Vulnerability is strength—peacemaking, ice-melting, soul-restoring. Gregg Lavoy I adore talking to my niece and nephews.  It is an entertaining treat of laughter AND a healthy dose of revelation whenever I get on the phone with them.   During a recent chat with my eldest nephew, he disclosedContinue reading “Healing in the REVEALING”

Arrested Development Part 2

When last we left our heroine, she and I were celebrating her daring decision to move out-of-state; away from the home, family and friends she’d ever known in her young 30-something life.  She was seizing the moment to pursue the new and now what’s. Unlike the majority of stories I’ve heard and my own personalContinue reading “Arrested Development Part 2”

CALLING OUT the Paradoxes in My Life

par·a·dox (noun) /ˈperəˌdäks/ a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true. “in a paradox, he has discovered that stepping back from his job has increased the rewards he gleans from it” In life and literature, I have come across some thought-provoking paradoxesContinue reading “CALLING OUT the Paradoxes in My Life”

Is Your Sacrifice Born from Duty or Love?

“Great achievement is usually born of great sacrifice, and is never the result of selfishness.” Napoleon Hill I have made many sacrifices in my life.  I’ve witnessed others make sacrifices, as well. I have used my love for the guy as the barometer for how willing I was to sacrifice for him in my romanticContinue reading “Is Your Sacrifice Born from Duty or Love?”

In Whom Do You Place Your TRUST?

Preserve me O God, for in You I put my trust Psalm 16:1 Hello. My name is Linda and I am a recovering control freak. Back in the day, I was live and in charge! I took over every situation and created what I wanted, when I wanted, and how I wanted. It did notContinue reading “In Whom Do You Place Your TRUST?”