Beautiful African American Woman Stretching “Aeriel God is stretching you.” - Dee English I'm thankful, but also like, "Woah!" So much is happening in so little time. I didn't know what was going on. Thankfully, my best friend simply said, "Aeriel, God is stretching you!" In this season, things are moving fast. I sit back… Continue reading In My Stretching Season
God’s Helping Hand: Helping Others More
VBS Volunteer Smiles  It's a blessing to be a blessing! Life offers many opportunities to make a difference in others' lives. It doesn't take much to help someone out. I've had many experiences helping people I knew and didn't know. Serving God is a source of great joy in my life. It's truly a… Continue reading God’s Helping Hand: Helping Others More
Your Anointing Attracts Attacks
Pretty Girl Minding Her Business “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world… Continue reading Your Anointing Attracts Attacks
Daddy’s Little Girl: It’s Almost Father’s Day
Memories with Dad It's almost Father's Day, and I asked God for a blog post to write. I knew this would be the perfect post in remembrance of you. My dad was not only a great father, but also a man who didn't judge, worked hard, and always wanted the best for mom, my sister… Continue reading Daddy’s Little Girl: It’s Almost Father’s Day
Believing Bigger This June
Bigger Faith Journal and Book Ending May pushed me to step into this new month in a big way! My sister blessed and encouraged me as May ended. She reminded me who I was and told me that, although my plans sounded good, I was thinking too small. I serve a God that can do… Continue reading Believing Bigger This June
Lessons My Mother Never Wants Me to Forget: Happy Mother’s Day
This Mother's Day, I reflect on five things my mother instructed me to never forget. Church with my mother Always trust God! To me, this means trusting Him in every situation. Whether life is good or bad, He is always trustworthy. I remember when I lost my father and grandfather, and my mother's response: 'God,… Continue reading Lessons My Mother Never Wants Me to Forget: Happy Mother’s Day
Making Moves May
If we don't move, the moves will never be made, and we will be stuck with no results by the end of May! This month, maybe isn’t the answer! Let’s get things done and see some big results. Pushing myself to work out on Sunday meant cutting my social media time in half and focusing… Continue reading Making Moves May
Exploring the Softness of Life
Saturday Blessings Sitting outside in my Florida room eating breakfast makes me think about how important it is to enjoy the softness of life. Life can be a lot when it comes to busy schedules, trying to become wealthy, and looking and feeling good. In this untraditional Saturday for me, as I call it, I… Continue reading Exploring the Softness of Life
What to Wash Away This Spring
N.Y.C after dancing in the rain It's springtime, and as I hear all the rain, I think about the things we should wash away. Just like pollen, some things have to go! The things I feel we need to let go of are grudges, laziness, doubt, complaining, and fear. Grudges! It’s time to wash all… Continue reading What to Wash Away This Spring
Closing the Door to Worrying and Self-Doubt
Peaceful Spring Days In order to trust God, we must be certain that everything will work out for our good. It's far too easy to worry and let doubt creep in, but this year we need to focus on God more. Worrying can lead to all sorts of negative outcomes and thoughts. This year, let's… Continue reading Closing the Door to Worrying and Self-Doubt