Stuff We Talk About

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 Growing up, I remember the old folks saying, “He might not come when you want him, but he’s right on time. He’s an on time God.” Those words stayed with me; they resonated in my soul. As I aged and experienced more life occurrences, I started saying those very words myself. My Mother was not an ordained minister, but believe me when I tell you this - that woman could preach; she could bring the word! Oh yes, she had a way of telling you things that you never fo

By Vernalee It's been said that "Parachutes are useful only when they are open, similar or in the same way a person's mind accept and learn many things when he or she keeps an open mind that is willing to listen and accept different ideas and opinions with saying NO. Keeping an open mind helps us stay functional; while a closed mind keeps you from having life changing experiences." Explore, learn, grow! Be open!

By Vernalee For those who think that they are high and mighty (“ thinking or acting as though they are more important than others”) , think twice! You are not! All I can say is come down to earth for if you fall, the distance is shorter. Yes, many have heard you say because of your financial where-with-al that “you don’t need no one.“ Others question whether you are a cover up hiding something that you don’t want anyone to know. Who knows? Quite frankly, for us busy folks w

By Vernalee Sugar and Salt both look the same, but oh my are they different. Both add flavor. One is sweet, and the other is not. Both starts with a "S." They are both white tiny granular nuggets that give food a discerning taste. Salt and sugar remind me of people. Some folks look the same; act the same, but once you get to know them, you get a taste of who they really are. The bottom line is - Be careful who you trust . Looks are so deceiving. All that shines ain’t gol

By Vernalee Since I am direction-ally challenged, one of the best inventions ever was the GPS! GPS’s can take you directly to your destination. Your only job is to put in the address. I love them! They're everywhere now - cell phones and all! Needless to say, all mechanical devices have their shortcomings. Some GPS systems can route you around construction zones, but they cannot see or predict other deviations that might take you off course. However, I have founded the b

By Vernalee In a clandestine fashion, backstabbers carry their knives behind their backs aiming at yours. Your self defense is limited when you cannot see your attacker. That is why the “back” is the perfect area to launch an attack; figuratively and literally! Backstabbers use clever, cowardly, and sneaky maneuvers! Since there is no frontal view of the weaponry, the aim is to destroy you with calculated stabs. Unfortunately, many who have fallen at the hand of backstabbe

“Have you been hung out to dry?” By Vernalee Is that you? Were you left hanging again? Oh my, what an embarrassment for all to see! You were not even afforded the courtesy to be concealed. I know how you feel! You are not alone. I’ve been fooled and left hanging too! Many of us have! Why? The answer is - Trust ! The person that we trusted; the person that we thought would do us no harm; yes - that person ( “Whatchamacallit”) left us once again hanging and blowing in the wind

By Vernalee The greatest love of all comes from God. God loved the world so much that he gave his only begotten son to save mankind. We indiscriminately use the word – Love- but is our use and accompanying actions reflective of God’s meaning? Let’s take a look. LOVE – is a four letter word with a meaning that is higher than high; deeper than deep. The definition of love is provided in I Corinthian 13: 4-8. 4 “Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not bra