Every trip has its essentials, and these are mine. My backpack carries a lot of what I need without weighing me down. Comfortable shoes remind me that there's usually a lot of walking ahead. My Kindle means I never have to wonder what I'll read next, and my notebook and pen are there bec

This is just a short stack of my book collection. They don’t fit into one category and neither do I. Some mornings or before bed, a page from Jesus Calling is what I need. I am trying to incorporate it into my daily routine to help me stay grounded. Some of my books challenge me to think differe

Having a home library was a common discussion between my friend and I. We saw so many different versions. We talked about cozy chairs in the corners, warm lighting and sipping on our favorite beverage while allowing the words of a book to take us to a different world. She brought her dream t

There’s something special about childhood memories that begin with the simplest moments. A blanket, favorite movie, snacks and cousins together. Years from now, they probably won’t remember this movie night or any other movies they’ve watched together. But they will always remember how it felt t

On my last morning in Mexico, I woke up and walked to the beach before people started to wake up. Everything felt still. The only sounds were the waves and the breeze. I looked up and saw the sun breaking through the clouds. I don’t remember exactly what I was thinking in the moment, but I re

I dreamed about my dad. I never actually saw him, but somehow I knew he was there. It reminded me that love doesn't disappear when someone is gone. It changes. It becomes memories, strength, and the quiet ways they continue to shape who we are. Maybe someone else needed this reminder toda

Toddlers always have their own agendas, moving on their own time. Mom says, Say cheese”, baby girl does nothing. No movement, no emotion, no nothing. Babygirl is still breastfed and her word for nursing is “Nap.” When mom says want nap, babygirl lit up and followed every direction like a pro. Mo

When asked what his new sneakers were called, he proudly said “balance beams.” Needless to say, New Balance has been renamed at his house. These are the moments I pray I never forget. The innocence, the confidence, the joy that only children can bring. #NewBalance #unfiltered #toddlers

There’s something about being above the clouds that makes things seem quieter, simpler. Sometimes I think God gives us moments like this just to remind us that beauty still exists as the day turns to night. When was the last time you stopped to notice something beautiful. #faithjourney

The pictures tell a story. A story of letting go, uncertainty and learning to see myself differently. There was a time when I never imagined my hair journey would look like this. I’ve had long locs, worn short cuts, watch bald spots appear, disappear and reappear. And I’ve had moments of wond

Today, we celebrate freedom and honor the resilience of Black Americans, especially recognizing Black women. Our strength has been the backbone for generations, sustaining families, building communities and inspiring change with courage, faith and perseverance. As we think about why Juneteenth

These bedroom shoes caught my attention today. Two simple words: Self Love We spend so much time loving our children, spouses, parents, friends, coworkers, and everyone else around us. But somewhere along the way, a lot of us have forgotten about ourselves. Self love isn’t selfish, it’s a

Mom said he was practicing his backfloat. I think he was teaching the rest of us how to relax. He was smiling ear to ear, completely relaxed and present in the moment. No worrying about tomorrow or replaying yesterday, neither stressing over things out of his control. Just floating. As

Watch a toddler play basketball for five minutes and you’ll learn something most adults forget. He wasn’t worried if he would make the shot, nor concerned about who was watching. He wasn’t afraid to try again if he missed. He simply enjoyed the moment. Maybe that’s the lesson. Take the shot.

As I was singing along to this song, I realized something. I tell my children, family and friends that I love them all the time. But there have been seasons when showing that same love to myself wasn’t nearly as easy. Somewhere along the way, many of us learn to be our harshest critics. We focus

Everyone celebrates the catch, but what stayed with me was everything that happened before it. The patience, the coaching, the reassurance and simple reminders to keep going. Sometimes all it takes is one person believing in us, encouraging us, and standing beside us as we figure things out.

For a long time I thought growth meant becoming someone new. A stronger version. A more successful version. A version that had everything figured out. But lately, I’ve been learning something different. Standing by the water, watching the waves come and go, I realized that some things the