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 Are you wandering? Do you know where you’re going or are you just traveling? You have to choose your destination. If you don’t, you may land anywhere - on the road and in life!

By Vernalee When we are involved in relationships (personal and professional) , it is serious business! Attachments are formed. Familiarity becomes a standard. When our relationships work, it is a great thing! When they don’t, discontentment is our by-product. Getting rid of the bad apples and walking away are not always easy tasks. Challenging, isn’t it? Therefore, it is imperative that we are careful and selective about who we let into our lives and into our precious space.

By Vernalee Being from a small town in the Mississippi cotton belt, I love farming analogies. They are so similar to life occurrences. "Make hay while the sun is shining" is one of them. In other words, if you have an opportunity to do something, do it before the opportunity expires; do it when the situation and conditions are right! Take advantage of favorable circumstances. A good crop/harvest doesn't just happen! It takes hard work. It is imperative to cultivate and till

By Vernalee When we admit to mistakes and acknowledge that we were wrong, it shows that we are wiser today than we were before we offended or hurt someone. It shows courage. It validates that our actions do not always qualify us for a Medal of Honor. Think about it. What happens when you fail to do what is morally right? What if you do not do what you should have done? There are some who justify their reckless behavior. They convince themselves that they were right when

By Vernalee There is a phrase commonly referred to as “Crabs in a Barrel.” Essentially, it means that if I can’t have something, neither can you. This phrase takes its metaphor meaning from the crabs. Through their very nature, crabs have the tendency to pull at the other. As soon as one ascends a few inches, the other pulls it down. Subsequently, none or few of the crabs can escape or get out because of this pulley effect. Human nature can be no different. Some folks p

By Vernalee No matter how many times we try and fail., we must continue our quests. The more we try; the more we fail, the better we become. At the end of the day, that is the name of the game. Just ask Michael! It’s a model that is worthy for us to follow. Agreed? Even if you fail, you’re still in the game!

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