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.

Can you honestly say that you are grateful in every situation? That even when things aren’t going your way, you can still find it in your heart to be thankful?

What is abundance?  This has been a hot and controversial topic in the faith-based community. And while it is a biblical topic, I believe that many misunderstand what abundance really is, mainly because a lot of people have a prosperity approach toward the gospel.

Why is it that we can always point out the bad before we can point out the good? During my now husband and I’s engagement period, it was hard for me to see all the good that God brought into my life.

I didn’t start playing the comparison game regularly until after college. I remember eagerly moving to North Carolina with all these dreams and expectations. Expectations of finding a successful new job, financial stability, and maybe even a shiny, new engagement ring.

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.

Time is our most valuable asset. It’s the only resource that we can’t get back. We can get more money. We can buy more land or more resources, but once we spend our time, it’s gone.

Have you ever started the week with good intentions to tackle everything on your to-do list to only get to the end of the week with little to nothing to show?

Life is a huge play, and we all have roles we have to perform. According to Matt Perman, author of What’s Best Next, a role is defined as an area of responsibility.