Blooming

Astrology use to be such a taboo subject. As I've gotten older and times have moved forward we hear more and more about zodiac signs. I remember feeling like I was in on a secret as a young girl because my   mother was very acquainted with it. Needless to say, I became intrigued too! I couldn't believe that I could learn about the characteristics of anyone I wanted just by asking when their birthday was. I thought of my zodiac sign as a badge of honor. I was one who would check my horoscope daily!  I put more pride in being what my birthday said I was than who God says I am. Astrology is everywhere now! There are memes describing "the signs as different movie cast" or "the signs in certain situations", horoscope sections in newspapers and magazines, they're even horoscope apps dedicated to telling you "what to expect to happen to you today". It's almost impossible to not know a little bit about astrology or at least have an opinion ab...

As a follower of Christ, and period, it's important that you guard your heart from toxic things and people. When I was living without God as the Lord of my life I didn't know how detrimental it was for me to protect myself in this way. I simply watched what was popular and whatever I found interest in. I use to pride myself in knowing and listening to all kinds of music. I wasn't an every weekend club goer, but if I felt like it I went. I would talk loosely, and engage in any topic of conversation without second thought. I cursed very frequently....I mean like every other word was a curse word. I just wasn't cautious in this area, and it was due to my lack of knowledge " Guard your heart above all else,  for it determines the course of your life. Proverbs 4:23 NLT"  I didn't know that what I subjected my mind (thoughts) to would affect me (my heart or life) in any way. Your mind is made up of your thoughts, feelings, desires,  dreams, passions and choi...

When I decided to rededicate my life to God everything felt difficult. Conversations I would have with friends and family weren't the same. I didn't know what to pray for and I felt lonely at times. I would actually fall asleep reading the Bible and the quiet time I spent with God was just that... quiet . I was confused when it came to the things in of the spirit realm. I didn't know how to hear God's voice. I often thought to myself "I'm making a decision to live right and everything is STILL complicated!". I became so frustrated because I didn't have all the answers when it came to submitting my life to God. The beginning struggle of getting to know God could've easily caused me to give up. The enemy surely wanted me to give in and call it quits because "it was hard". But I  made a decision  to push through the  feelings  of doubt and frustration. So I've decided to share some reality check advice I would tell my newly sav...

"Yes, I'm a Christian!" I would so easily reply throughout my life when someone inquired about my faith. I accepted Christ as my Lord and Savior at a young age. Growing up my mom would tell my brother and I how good God was, how He loved everyone.... so on and so forth. In Sunday school I would try to memorize verses and books of the Bible to ensure I received candy before I went home like every other child. When I would return home my mom always asked "What did you learn?" I replied with what I learned and went on about my business.  In my life Jesus was just the lovable One in heaven that took care of and accepted everyone...whom I said I believed in if someone asked. I knew I was supposed to be a " good person " but I didn't know I was supposed to be born again . I was under the impression that as long as I made it clear that I believed in Him " I was good".  I had no real reverence for God, He was just a casualty. In my early twenti...

Since I was a young girl I have always had head knowledge of God. I wouldn't say I was "raised" in the church but my mother made sure my brother and I were on every vacation Bible school bus that came through our neighborhood. Occasionally, we went to church on Sunday's. My great aunt, at one time, was picking up my brother, two cousins and I to take us to church along with her. I'm grateful for all of those experiences because it laid the foundation for me to accept Christ. However, I didn't know my heart was supposed to be changed and it was still only head knowledge that I had of God. I've worked in customer service a lot in my life and I would often get tracts given to me from church goers. I remember gladly receiving them from customers and reciting the sinner's prayer with glee when they left... as if it were a tune up on my salvation (embarrassing as sounds). When I hit 9th grade I chose to make a vow of purity until marriage. A group of Tee...