Has this year brought your faith into question? With all that is going on in our world, I wouldn’t be surprised. I’m sure that we can all agree that we’ve seen better days. Between what feels like the never-ending pandemic, racial tension, political climate, failing economy, and all the uncertainty, it can be a fight to keep the faith and hope alive.

Have you ever heard a truer statement? Comparison breeds so much discouragement, discontentment, and disapproval. Born from a place of ingratitude, it reminds you all that you’re not and everything that you lack.

I’ve always loved all things concerning women. From the time I was young, I would immerse myself in fashion magazines and all things fashion and beauty. I was enthralled by the inner and outer beauty we possessed.

Do you know your God-given identity? No, I mean do you truly know? If you had asked me this question back in college or even at the start of my Master’s program, I knew exactly who I was…so I thought.

Are you at the point where you feel like you’ve hit a wall in your relationship with Christ? Every now and then, we all have those seasons where we feel stuck and stagnant. We’re not going back but we’re stalled, craving a more meaningful and deeper connection with Him. 

Before last year, I never knew how important my thoughts were to my success. No, I’m not talking about worldly success, but success in my mental and spiritual health.

Discipline is an area that we all struggle with from time to time. We want to accomplish our goals, improve our health, and get consistent in our walk with God, but there’s a major component missing from our effort and that is discipline.

I remember when I was growing up. I was so on fire for Christ. I lived, eat, and breathed His Word. My favorite store was the Family Christian Bookstore. I would go in there with my mom ready to scan through any and all devotional books for young girls. I was hungry for God, and I was thirsty to hear and see more of Him.

I don’t know about you, but I’ve never really planned for setbacks. Well, let me not lie. I am very Type A, so I always have a plan for a plan, but for the most part, I never actually planned on using those backup plans.