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These are donations of hygiene products and other necessities...

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:30:50 -0500

These are donations of hygiene products and other necessities for the victims of the West, Texas explosion. If you are in the Houston area, you can contact me if you have any products you want to donate. #Love4West #Day114 #project365

These are donations of hygiene products and other necessities...

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:30:48 -0500

blackhistoryalbum: Josephine Baker, 1927

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 15:21:34 -0600

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Josephine Baker, 1927

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Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:47:15 -0600

You're Priceless

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 17:12:06 -0600

What up tumblr? I know that I have been incredibly inactive these past few months, but I’m back!

Just wanted to make a post about a situation I’ve encountered…relationships.

So many good women spend their, time, energy, and tears on men who don’t value them. I remember seeing a quote that said, “Love is 99% pain that’s why the 1% is so amazing.” If you are in a relationship and it’s 99% pain, get out. Yes, you will have those painful moments and yes, it’s not always going to be flowers, sunshine, and rainbows but when you take a moment to reflect on your relationship, you should be able to look back and smile.

There are a lot of great, single women who settle for men who treat them less than their worth because that woman is most likely tired of being single. Just because you don’t have a man doesn’t mean that you don’t have a great personality, it’s doesn’t mean you’re ugly, nor does it mean that you’ll never get a man. It’s so much better to be single then to be stuck in a complicated, difficult relationship.

Don’t ever let a man call you out of your name or call you something that you’re not. Don’t laugh it off either, set him straight. You don’t have to be loud or aggressive but simply state how you don’t appreciate being called out of your name.

Don’t settle for someone who won’t make any time for you. I understand that your schedules may not always be compatible but we live in the digital age. If this dude don’t at the very least send you a text every now and again just to let you know that he still cares for you, that’s a no-no.

Try not to get into a relationship if you are emotionally wounded. You will only attract people at the same emotional level you are at. A whole person can only attract another whole person.

Remember, relationships shouldn’t be 50-50; they should be 100-100. So if you are trying harder than the other person that should tell you something.

COMMUNICATION! Lord Jesus! If you two don’t talk things out then how do you expect things to work? Unless he’s known you for a long time he’s not going to know all your pet peeves or what your favorite color is. And even if he has known you for a long time there are just somethings that you just have to say.

If you’re like me and you date in order to eventually get married to that person you are dating then make that known. How awkward (and what a waste of time) would it be for you be with someone for years only to have them run at the sound of the “m” word.

If he doesn’t treat you like the good thing the Bible says you are, either try and set things straight or bounce.

And of course all of this goes both ways.

You ultimately teach people how to love you. If you always take nonsense, that’s exactly what you’ll get. Never be afraid to stand up for yourself, a real woman knows her worth. I mean Jesus died for you! You’re priceless. Live in that truth.

Peace.

The Road to Recovery (Day 19)

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 08:51:37 -0600

Day 19: My Clothes, My Hair.

Key Verse: 1 Samuel 16:7

We as human beings are a very appearance oriented people. People have struggled, while others have had more opportunities to succeed because of the way they look. Many of us ladies spend tons of time and money to get our hair, nails, and make up done. A lot of us spend money on the latest fashion and we do our best to keep up with the latest trends, but all that doesn’t mean much to God. Just like you could spend hours maintaining your appearance, you should spend time in God’s presence and in God’s Word in order to maintain your inner beauty. God looks at the heart, good looks is not enough to catch His attention.

The Road to Recovery (Day 17)

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 08:48:29 -0600

Day 17: Let Them Go

Key Verses: Judges 7:1-7

It’s can be a difficult thing when people who you thought would be there for you forever are no longer in your life for one reason or another. A big part of life is just to now who to let go and when to let them go. Holding on to certain people can be of more harm than good at times. That’s why God will sometimes allow circumstances to arise that cause you to have to let go of people. Everyone in your life will be with you for a season and not everyone’s season with you is a lifelong one.

The Road to Recovery (Day 11)

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 08:34:53 -0600

Day 11: God Knew Us

Key Verses: Romans 8:29-30

I couldn’t sleep last night and I felt prompted to read my Bible app and I read one of my favorite chapters which is Romans chapter 8. I’ve read this chapter time and time again but for some reason I never really paid attention to verses 29 and 30 and those just happened to be the two verses that stuck out to me.

I’ve been struggling with a long time sin of mine a lot more than usual and I’ve just been so frustrated with myself because it’s not a matter of me not knowing better but a matter of me not doing better. I really started to doubt if God had really called me to do His work, I just felt like He would rather use someone who’s got it a bit more together than I do. Then I read those two verses and I was just amazed.

God just reminded me that He knew that I was going to be at this point in my life, He already knew what I would struggle with and what I would do. He knew me in advance! And He still called me to do His work. God already knew where we would be and what we would do and He knows what we can become.

This verse has been getting me through. Deuteronomy 31:6

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 01:15:24 -0600

This verse has been getting me through. Deuteronomy 31:6

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Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:51:40 -0600

Voted!

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:36:19 -0600

Voted!

Really people? Because this is so unnecessary. Smh at humanity,...

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 21:54:58 -0500

Really people? Because this is so unnecessary. Smh at humanity, it’s sad that were not over this. We need to learn how to be colorblind.

The Road to Recovery (Day 21)

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:19:00 -0500

Day 21: Work Hard. Play Hard. Pray Hard.

Key Verse: Matthew 6:33

It would be nice if we could succeed by just lounging around all day and if we could just get our breakthroughs by just sitting around but it does’t work like that. Inasmuch that you chill and stuff, at the end of the day you have to put in some work. A lot of people don’t succeed because success looks like too much work. Some people are able to achieve an awesome career but end up alone because they didn’t make time for the ones closest to them. And still others are successful but lack peace because they lack God. Find your balance. Make God the center.

The Road to Recovery (Day 20)

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 17:59:38 -0500

Day 20: Trying To Get It Together

Key Verses: Jeremiah 1:4-9

A lot people feel like they have to get their lives straight before they can come to Christ. And a lot of Christians feel like God won’t use them if they don’t meet a certain standard. God can use you despite any limitations you may have and and He accepts everyone into His family. We just have to make a sincere effort and leave the rest to Him.

The Road to Recovery (Day 18)

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 02:58:18 -0500

Day 18: Get Out of Old Mindsets

Key Verse: Romans 12:2

Your thoughts are the origins of your behavior, your actions, and your lifestyle. Where you will end up in life originates from your thoughts. If you don’t think big don’t expect big things to happen. What you think about yourself and other people affects the way you treat yourself and the way you treat others. Your thought process determines the way you approach a situation.

The mind is a powerful thing, that’s why when we can get out of our old ways of thinking, thoughts of defeat, thoughts of anger, hurt, and unforgiveness…thoughts of suicide, and any other thoughts that are not of God, we can be in line with God’s plan for us. If you aren’t sure what to think of yourself think about what God thinks of you which is outlined in Jeremiah 29:11.

Get out of your old way of thinking and think in line with God’s Word!

Feeling good

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 19:15:58 -0500

Some stuff happened today and I just have to say I feel really good about myself. I feel like I respect myself a whole lot more and I’ve started to treat myself like I do deserve better than what I’ve been getting.

I feel kinda like this…

The Road to Recovery (Day 16)

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 20:46:35 -0500

Day 16: Get Focused

Key Verses: Matthew 14:29-30

It’s easy to get distracted from your relationship with God because of circumstances that are going on around you. David had a good way of remaining focus on God, he meditated on the Word (Psalm 1:2). When you get in your Bible and submerge yourself daily in God’s Word, no matter what kind of storm you may encounter you will be able to stand firm and stay focus on Jesus.

The Road to Recovery (Day 15)

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 23:13:43 -0500

Day 15: Things Will Get Better

Key Verse: Romans 8:28

The number one reason why people commit suicide is because they feel hopeless. They feel that there is no way out of their situation and that it will never get better. A storm doesn’t last forever and even the darkest clouds eventually go away. A lot of times when we look at our key verse, people think that their life will be all roses and fluffy happiness, but that’s not the case. God works everything out for our good, not for our pleasure. That means that the process may not be enjoyable but the product will be one that works out in your favor. Things will definitely get better! God is working it out!

The Road to Recovery (Day 14)

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 19:57:44 -0500

Day 14: Just Do It

Key Verse: 2 Timothy 1:7

A lot of times we stay where we are in life because we are comfortable. The fear of the unknown causes is to stay in situations that may be unhealthy. Sometimes we are willing to take the risk but afraid the we will fail either because of something someone said or did or because of our own thoughts. When you acknowlegde God in everything you do, He will direct your path (Proverbs 3:6). God is your safety net! Don’t let fear hold you back! Most of my biggest regrets are not because of something I did but because of something that I didn’t do. One of the worst experiences to have is to never accomplish a dream or goal not because you tried and failed but because you never tried at all.

The Road to Recovery (Day 13)

Sat, 09 Jun 2012 01:11:41 -0500

Day 13: You Are Not A Mistake

Key Verses: Psalm 139:14-16

People and circumstances can make you feel like you don’t belong, that somehow you weren’t meant to be here. But no matter what you were born into or under what pretenses you were conceived, God planned for you. He had a full and direct part in forming you. You are not a mistake! God made you for a purpose!