Christian resources on identity and spiritual growth for single moms
Even though I would like to consider myself a confidence expert, I am still on this journey of growing and developing my confidence in all areas of my life. Through my learning, I am finding that confidence looks different for everyone. Still, some core characteristics of a confident woman stand out, not only for women seeking it but for men who adore a confident woman too. So below, I share 12 characteristics that are telltale signs of a confident woman. (more…)
“Oh, Lord! Please don’t let me be misunderstood” The first time I heard that Nina Simone song, I felt it. After a life of being misunderstood, I could feel the pain in every line of the song. With each new level of challenges, changes, and falling short, I have finally concluded that being misunderstood is a part of life. But the sweet silver lining is that there are people who will get you every detail, despite the not-so-pretty sides of your story. If you haven’t done so already, today, you will heal from feeling and being misunderstood once and for all. (more…)
All my single ladies! All my single ladies. All my single ladies! Now put your hands up.
I know you looked at the title sideways, and if I didn’t write this, I would have the same reaction. But this is not about taking the wheel from God but partnering with God to show you the wisdom and ways of leadership so you can begin to handle the light work in your life. So learning to lead yourself is not a declaration of independence but a declaration that God can use you for the kingdom as you lead yourself. (more…)
Today, I want to talk to you about how to revive your relationship with your mother. Mother’s day is near, and my main goal this week is to get you to the correct heart posture to celebrate your relationship with your mother truly. (more…)
During this month of growth in my relationship with myself, I have been under attack. If you have been following the 30-day challenge, you have experienced some resistance. However, I know prayer is the greatest weapon against the enemy’s darts. Below I share 5 quick prayers for a healthy relationship with self. (more…)
Our Relationship With Self month has been nothing short of amazing. I love when I see other women intentionally knowing themselves and reaching their highest potential. To supplement our 30-day challenge, I wanted to create a resource of 50 questions to ask when dating yourself to increase what you are already doing. (more…)
Anyone who has followed me for some time knows I love reading. Well, I have intentioned my way to becoming an avid reader. I once read that leaders were readers, and that is when I started my journey to leading my life and home as a single mom. So I wanted to share some of my favorite books for single moms. (more…)
Honestly, I feel like we make making new friends harder than it has to be. I may be a little biased because it comes so naturally to me, but I know the key to it is just getting out there and doing it…unlike dating, of course, but that’s another post. There are simple ways to begin the process and journey to making new friends; you will just have to take a risk. (more…)
This topic can go either way for many of us. We hear a lot of chatter online where nothing should affect our confidence because it’s OUR confidence. But the reality is that others and our environment can affect how we see ourselves and our abilities whether we want them to or not. Your family upbringing, work environment, and even your church community can impact how you see your abilities. One of the most important relationships that can significantly impact how you see yourself is your friends. So yeah, your friends can affect your confidence too. (more…)
As you may know from the Facebook group, our focus this month is on friendships and having confidence in them. To prepare for this month, I had to step back and reflect on my friendships over the years. I explored what I loved about them, what I didn’t like, and where I wanted to go in the future. And my God, I got tons of revelation. But more importantly, I recognized that God is my best friend. (more…)
Honestly, I have asked myself this question about 1 million times since 2009. Why are relationships so hard for me? Why do I keep struggling with relationships?
The love season is here! Can you feel it? February is love month, and you can see the changes in the people around you.
I often feel like it’s the mating season in the human kingdom. Though it’s exciting for most, it can be a reminder of unpleasant feelings of loneliness and lack of romantic love for others.
For this reason, I wanted to share with you 14 quotes and 14 scriptures to remind you of how loved you are. (more…)
We have just completed the first month of 2022. Can you believe it? Some may have experienced a thriving month, and some may have struggled like the year before. But I am here to remind you that God wants you to thrive starting from this point on. (more…)
I am so excited to talk about having a healthy relationship this year because it is something that I have strived to experience. It is also something that when I see it, I begin tearing up like I am watching a romantic movie. (more…)
“There’s beauty and freedom in the not yet!!!!” is what I keep exclaiming to myself. I believe the waiting season is the most challenging season I’ve ever had to experience. (more…)
You may have heard of this new change of pace, way of life, and lifestyle switch that’s happening with our generation. Apparently, we are doing away with old-fashion goals and new year resolutions. But we are trading it in for something fresh and sort-of-new. We are moving our efforts of change toward setting our intentions for the year. YAY! (more…)
Okay, don’t get in a bunch after reading the headline. A romantic relationship is important for a lot of women. However, there are other relationships in life that can really set the tone for your life. In this post, I share five key relationships that I discovered were worth more focus and energy than finding the ‘one.’ (more…)
Comparison is an attack from the enemy and entrapment of the mind. There I said it! Comparison kills your confidence and damages the strength of your relationships. Most of the time, as women, we’ve been doing it so long that we become accustomed to comparing and not feeling the effects of it until later on. But I am here to tell you today… (more…)
Honestly, waiting sometimes feel like a seven-year famine and plagues. In reality, it’s not nearly as bad. I have been in a season of waiting, and it feels like it’s been forever. But I know if I don’t learn to wait with confidence, I may be in this season even longer. (more…)