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 “Until the lion learns how to write every story will glorify the hunter” is an African Proverb which refers to the “unknown part of the struggle because as we know a story is never complete until one hears from both sides.“ The one who has the dominant voice and/or authority is often heard and believed. The one of lesser prominence is often considered not credible or the loser. The hunter’s story may not be 100% accurate as most people tend to slant their story t

By Vernalee The expression ”two heads are better than one”reflects the intuition that people working in groups are more likely to come to a correct decision than they would if working alone.“ I know that I am better with my team, my posse, as I call them. My children, close friends, colleagues, and family members provide me solid/wise counsel and advice. With their advice and God at the wheel as my chief navigator, I feel empowered! That in and of itself is a great feeling!

By Vernalee In 2 Chronicles 20:15, we read: “Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the Lord says to you: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s.” Allow me to share in words what songstress Yolanda Adams harmonically sings in praise to the lyrics of “The Battle Is Not Yours.” “There is no pain Jesus can’t feel No hurt He cannot heal For all things work according to His perfect

By Vernalee Since my name did not appear on the Forbes Millionaire List this morning, I once again am pulling my professional “lickety stick.” Off to my day of work and chores, I go! Drinking my coffee at my favorite hangout, Panera Bread, I read an intriguing article, “The Top 10 Distinctions between the Millionaires and the Middle Class.” Allow me to share! Distinction # 10 - Millionaires think long term. The middle class thinks short term. Distinction # 9 - Millionaires

By Vernalee Cruising down memory lane, the cotton fields indeed left unforgettable memories. During the summer, you laboriously walked from one end of the cotton field to the other in the blazing hot sun chopping down the weeds from the cotton plants. This removal was necessary to allow the crop to produce white snowy cotton for picking. It was the separation process that determined the outcome and purity of the harvest. Our lives are no different. Some of our associations a

By Vernalee To feel guilt suggests that one has a conscientious conscience. Everyone has a conscience of some magnitude ... I think. Do you feel guilt if you have wronged someone by saying or doing something negative, hurtful, false, or improper? A guilt ridden conscience should invoke action. It should make you say you are sorry and help you apologize. Guilt can be very weighty. Getting rid of it is a stress reduction. But if you have a hardened disposition, your reasonin

By Vernalee At a recent seminar, the question was asked – “Would you rather have a huge sum of cash now or smaller chunks over a period of years?” Great question; varied answers. Today versus tomorrow; certainties versus uncertainties are the essence of this hypothetical question. For a person with a statistical mind, he/she would do the math on the present value in comparison to the future value of money! Would spreading the cash out bring more manageability and assure tha

By Vernalee This quote -"TWO THINGS DEFINE YOU: YOUR PATIENCE WHEN YOU HAVE NOTHING & YOUR ATTITUDE WHEN YOU HAVE EVERYTHING" - singles out two specific situations and the accompanying emotions – patience and attitude. In both cases, your needs are the same; your desires and wants on your wish list will likely not change. Nothing and Everything - are two opposite extremes with the latter for most being the preferable choice. It is extremely important to keep a balanced vie