Amidst the noise of everyday life, I want to take a moment to celebrate Black History by honoring a remarkable woman and fellow veteran: Sandra Durbin.

In 1966, Sandra Durbin joined the United States Navy and quickly made history. Despite facing unimaginable hardships, including accusations of chea...

Serving in the U.S. Navy allowed me to have and learn from a plethora of lived experiences. Two of the most influential were camaraderie and unspoken relatability.

The same can be said for the experiences felt in the recovery community. Though I’ve chosen this path for over a decade, it was only tw...

Dear God:

The end of the year has crept upon us, and most people embark on resolutions and promises for the upcoming new year.

While I believe in the importance of becoming, I also realize I must remain realistic with my aspirations. Why not strive for these personal empowerments and affirmations ...

I have a question: How well do you welcome unexpected change when it arrives?

Like most, I tend to plan days, weeks, and sometimes months in advance. As of late, I have been called to plan the upcoming years with more diligence and direction. Could it be I’m getting older and desire a fulfillment i...

I have a question: Do you know how special you are?

Our uniqueness is a priceless quality. It serves as our most valuable possession, standing as a representation of our authentic selves.

» What does uniqueness look like? You.

You are peace.

You are the mist of magnificence.

You are the physi...

I have a question: Are you unfolding spiritually?

If you’re like me, you’ve reflected on how your life has evolved. Just like a flower, our petals of life extend, stretch, and unfold day-by-day. Not only in the physical sense but also spiritually. With each second, minute and hour, we are flourishi...

I have a question: How will you bloom today?

The season of spring gives us the opportunity to think about the many ways God has allowed us to enrich ourselves and the lives of others. However (comma), we must also be willing and ready to water the withered areas of our own lives. A few topics that ...

I have a question: Will you plant your seeds today?

As spring approaches, I can’t help but smile with excitement. The season represents the budding of newness. However, before this happens, seeds are sown in our lives to take root and bloom. Sometimes this is done intentionally through strategic pl...

I have a question: How do people pour into you? How do you pour into others?

(Okay, that’s two questions … haha!)

When People Pour Into You With Purpose

There is no doubt in my mind our paths cross different personalities for different reasons. Some meet us on the road of encouragement, others ...

I have a question: How has adversity contributed to your personal growth? 

Whether created on my own accord or otherwise, adversity leaps into my life to teach me valuable lessons. During such times I am reminded of the powerful Serenity Prayer:

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I can...

I have a question: How does contentment serve you?

For me, it serves as spiritual satisfaction in any given area (or all areas) of my life. As I gradually learn to embrace contentment and become hungry for growth, this silent companion replaces calamity with calm.

However (comma), whenever I feel ...

Not so secretly, I am a huge fan of books and plants. Why?

Solitude.

Books readily remove me from disruptive or unexpected life experiences. They also have the uncanny capability of introducing me to new understandings such as introspection, history, and personal development. In the quiet moments,...