Reflecting About Joy in the Ordinary + What It Means for YOU
I never really intended to be a "blogger", but as 2016 began it was brought to my attention that I desired to do more as a writer which caused me to work more diligently on my blog.
A Year of Gratitude- Reflecting on 2016
Reflecting on 2016, and all that I am grateful for including family, friends, and opportunities.
NKJV Study Bible- Review
It's been a little over four years since I started reading the Bible regularly. I have always been a NIV fan because of the writing style, but when the NKJV Study Bible became available for review through BookLookBloggers.com I knew it was time to get out of my comfort zone and give the NKJV a try since I really needed a Study Bible. It didn't hurt that the Bible is my favorite color, teal.
A Woman of Strength and Purpose by Cynthia Ulrich Tobias- REVIEW
A Woman of Strength and Purpose ffers encouragement and guidance for the strong-willed woman. Oftentimes the term "strong-willed" is seen as a negative characteristic in people, but Cynthia Ulrich Tobias shares practical ways for using the nature of the strong-willed woman for good.
7 Things I Learned at the 2:1 Faith, Homeschooling, & Social Media Conference
It's been three weeks since I stepped out and attended my first blogging conference and left my family for more than a day. I am so happy that I took the plunge and did something that I once only dreamed of doing. I remember when I first started blogging in 2009 there were quite a few popular conferences like Blogher and Blogalicious, and hundreds of women were sharing all over the place gems that they gained from the workshops.
5 Minutes with Jesus: A Fresh Infusion of Joy Review
5 Minutes with Jesus: A Fresh Infusion of Joy by Sheila Walsh is a devotional. There are 50 devotions that make up this refreshing book. All of the devotions are joy based. The purpose of this particular title in the 5 Minute with Jesus series is to help the reader seek and find joy in all circumstances. There isn’t any wonder why I decided to review it in this season of my life.
Dreams Manifesting: Snippets of My Writing Journey
It was exactly ten years ago when the desire to write was ignited inside of me. I remember the moment like it was yesterday. I was taking an undergraduate creative writing class. We wrote memoirs, plays, and sonnets. This type of writing I enjoyed because the stories came from within me, and they were a part of me. I didn't realize I had stories until that class. It was like a lid was taken off all of the thoughts I held within me. I felt free to share the words on paper that I dared not speak because of the fear of being misunderstood.
The Cell Phone and the Entrepreneur
Before becoming a more than part-time entrepreneur, I had little use for my cell phone outside of talking on it. Since I now own a jewelry design business, blog and am a freelance writer, I have found my need for having a cell phone has changed. It has become my digital recorder, my camera, and at times my word processor. If someone would have told me this would be the case a few years ago, I surely wouldn’t have believed them.
I Wish I Would've Said Something to the Lady at Target
I didn't say anything to her, but I am sure my eyes did. I found the masking tape, but I couldn't help but to continue thinking about the scene that I witnessed.
Resilience: A Gift and a Burden
I despised being called resilient. I cringed when well meaning people would nicely comment on my resilience. Some of the people were family members, some were friends, and some didn't really know me well, but they recognized that particular attribute.
Live Fearless: An Adult Coloring Book by Margaret Feinberg
Live Fearless is an adult coloring book which uses Scripture as its foundation. There are more than a dozen Scriptures for one to reflect on and memorize. The coloring book helps weave Scripture that reminds us to be fearless and to trust into our hearts and minds. You will find Isaiah 41:10 and Luke 12:32 among the pages of Margaret Feinberg’s artistic works. This coloring book isn’t only about coloring though there is room for journaling and reflection for each of the Scriptures presented in the book.
Three Simple Ways to Embrace the Power of Flexibility
One thing I have learned about life is that it is fluid. It continues to move even when I want it to just chill for a moment. This constant motion oftentimes include changes and adaptations. I haven't always been good with changes. I wanted consistency which in turn made me rigid. Rigidness is just as bad as a lack of consistency since it tends to hold you hostage. Thankfully, I didn't remain rigid instead I am now flexible. Flexibility is the happy place between between being scheduled and accepting unforeseen changes.