That's So Handy

  Women Power! We fight for a voice, a vote, a chance to work and receive equal pay, a chance to make the decisions. Our sole purpose for existence is no longer just to stay home and make babies and be housewives. Then comes the controversy. There's been discussion for years about what it means for wives to submit to their husband. Ephesians 5:23-33 22  Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands  as you do to the Lord.   23  For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church,  his body, of which he is the Savior. Oh My Gosh! I’ve heard and read these Bible verses before, but they come to my mind every now and then as a reminder to get myself together. It hits me hard. I am realizing more and more that it is not just me, my life, my wants, needs and desires.  I have a whole individual that I became one with.   I may have a thought, he may have another thought. I may want something, he may want somethin...

The other day I read an article "Dear Church, Here's Why People Are Really Leaving You". I love church but I didn't read it in order to attack the article line by line. I read it because I wanted to understand her and so many others' concerns. She listed reasons including that the church has a problem with showing real love/building relationships; it has overrated, flashy Sunday productions that offer nothing to help when you're struggling mid-week; and the people's conversations are full of jargon that is unreal and judgmental. After reading the author's very real reasons for leaving the church, I decided to write my opinion as well. Now, you may feel like you don't want to read anymore because I'm probably just going to try to persuade you to go to church, or tell you that the way you're feeling is wrong. ABSOLUTELY NOT . It would be biased of me to tell you all the great things about church since I am a church person and you may not ...

It was August 28, 2016. My husband and I were sitting on the couch relaxing. I had an awesome time at church earlier. Who knew that God would speak some more to me through something that happened later that evening?  I was scrolling through the guide trying to find something to watch on tv. I paused when I saw the Video Music Awards....then I kept scrolling. I saw that it aired on several channels but I didn't turn it on. No worries, because of course I was able to catch highlights on facebook the next morning. Well apparently there was a swift spark of interest in many to go to the gym and get there bodies right. This spark was caused by Ms. Teyana Taylor. I guess I'm out of touch, but after googling her and searching through a bunch of information that still gave me no clue to who she was, I finally came across something familiar... That annoying voice from Tyler Perry's movie  Madea's Big Happy Family . T.T. is an actress, singer, an...

..."Then here comes your word; healing, affirming word. Write it on my heart, write it on my mind so I'll never forget it."  These lyrics from a song recorded by gospel artist Casey J. ring in my mind as I think about where I am at this very moment compared to where I've been for the past few years. When you've developed a routine that works and you feel settled with life, any disruption or change to that can mess with your identity. You sometimes second-guess your worth and wonder who you really are if your not "that" anymore.   Here's my story and how I deal... ... For many, the month of August means one thing: BACK-TO-SCHOOL Well here I sit, August 2016. and for the first time in 4 years, I will NOT be setting up a classroom. Some of you may not know but the truth is, I left my job way back in February and officially resigned in April. Yup, my life as a 6th grade math teacher was put to a halt/pause.  The story of how this B...

(let me start by saying, I hate the word "bae". I never use it, but it just fit with the alliteration...) The older you get, the more you realize birthdays are less about gifts and more about being around the ones you love! My husband's birthday was a little over a month after our wedding. I have so many memories of our first time celebrating his birthday together last year. The surprise party, the gifts I bought him, the food and the friends, games, drinks, so much laughter - we had a blast! Now that we are husband and wife, I wanted to really do it big so I wondered how I would top what I did last year when we were just boyfriend and girlfriend... Well, so much has changed since then, including the fact that I since resigned from my job. I wouldn't be able to do as much. So I figured out how I would still make it a memorable, yet affordable birthday for my baby. 1. EAT AT HOME Anyone who knows me knows that I DETEST cooking. I get overwhelmed and feel s...