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Although my mother went home to be with the Lord, she told me something years ago that I will never forget. I want to pass on the same...

By Vernalee From the days of slavery, one of the only freedoms that we as Black people had was to lift our voices and enjoy the sweet harmonies of music. Just like the Israelites, we often prayed to God to uplift us out of bondage. This morning, I bring you a selections that has been a dominant and meaningful song over the years - "Wade in the Water." Happy Sunday and Blessings!

By Vernalee We have the roadmap. We just have to follow it. God gives us directions and all of the prompts. We need only walk the trail. The beauty is - God will be with us every moment and step of the way as we Praise, Seek, Worship, Trust, and Thank him! Yes, today is not Sunday, but who said we had to wait until Sunday to count our blessings!! Photo credit: pininterest

By Vernalee Admittedly, I am slow to judge people. I have always felt that there is good in everyone. Why I fail to recognize that good folks can do bad things and bad folks can do good things is beyond my comprehension. Go figure. Giving folks the benefit of the doubt has always been my forte and to some extent, my downfall. Sorry! Silly me! Perhaps, I tend to see the good, not the bad; the successes, not the failures. No matter what cover up process is used, invariab

By Vernalee There is an old Irish saying, ”Better fifty enemies outside than one within!” Ain’t that’s the truth! To have peace and be at peace with oneself is the best place to be. Whether that peace is in our soul or in our home, it brings comfort ... One peaceful loving person can make a world of difference. After all, crowd pleasing is not what counts. Happiness counts! Woe to an enemy within! Enemies regardless of their form - animate or inanimate - are best outside! Our

By Vernalee Is this you? Before you honk your horn and deny it … my question is - Do you have road rage tendencies or know someone who does? Road rage is defined as "aggressive or angry behavior exhibited by a driver of a vehicle. These behaviors include rude and offensive gestures, verbal insults, physical threats or dangerous driving methods targeted toward another driver or non-drivers such as pedestrians or cyclists in an effort to intimidate or release frustration." It i

By Vernalee "Keep putting out good. It will come back to you ten fold in unexpected ways." To take the high road is "to choose the most noble, ethical, or diplomatic course or method, especially after or in the face of negativity or ill treatment. It is suggested that we strive to always take the high road when dealing with others, even if they've treated us unfairly in the past. Life has a habit of rewarding those who learn to turn the other cheek. If someone takes the high

By Vernalee The idiom, “You can catch more bees with honey than vinegar” is as clear as day! Though a figurative expression, its application works in real life; with bees, with flies, and with people. It’s indisputable! It is so much easier to be polite and kind than to be mean and hateful. People respond better to favorable treatment. Interesting, people never forget unkind acts and those mean poisonous words that were written or said. They hurt! Ouch! They may even co

By Vernalee As we sit at home during these uncertain times, we find solace in our faith. Trusting in God brings peace and comfort when your soul is anchored in The Lord. Knowing that God is omnipresent and with all of us right now is reassuring. Reading God's Word and prayer are the best doses of medicine to take. Deuteronomy 31:8 tells us "It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be' dismayed.” Prov. 3 V