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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 "Precious Lord" is one of those "pick you up" gospel songs. The lyrics, “Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, let me stand,”are powerful as they describe a mental/physical state. The lyrics ask for The Lord’s guidance and help. Indeed, it was Dr. Martin Luther King's favorite! When he wanted to "hear the voice of God," King called upon Mahalia Jackson to sing "Precious Lord." The lyrics magically transport the Holy Ghost spirit to your presence. "Precious Lord

By Vernalee Do you wish to be successful? Most of us do! Amazingly, barring a selected group, most of us have to work for it. If you were not born with “a silver spoon in your mouth,” it’s likely that you have to pave your way and work to support you and your family. When nothing is handed to you on a silver platter, off to work you go! So in the words of the late great Maya Angelou -“Nothing works unless you don’t.” So let’s get busy and roll up our sleeves as the sun rises

By Vernalee It’s been said that - “ Timing , perseverance, and 10 years of trying make you look like an overnight success .“ Yes. It is 100% true. It takes hard work to achieve success. Typically, it doesn’t show up overnight. Being successful at what we do pays dividends. Finding and doing something that you’re passionate about helps tremendoudly in that quest. Wasn’t it Confucius who said, - “ Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Whe

By Vernalee There has always been a tradition in our family of passing down possessions. It is funny how the little things in life mean so much! Allow me to share a cooking story. Lemon juice can be used to jazz up many dishes. Its tartness enhances the flavor. Squeezing those tiny lemons can be a chore to say the least. Not anymore! I inherited the perfect kitchen utensil that makes the job spontaneously effortless. Using my Mother’s recipe, I made a delectable cherry

By Vernalee I cannot begin to tell you how much my Mother prayed for me! She was a praying sister ! But my oh my, words cannot describe how she prayed for those grandbabies! I know that prayer works! Her grandchildren do too! Photo Credit: pininterest

By Vernalee I recently read a passage that stuck with me. It went like this. "The instrument that cut the tree, be it an “axe” or saw, did the job and moved onto the next tree. The cut it made was of little to no consequence to the tool. However, the wound it left behind on the tree will take a long time to heal and will leave a scar. The tree will not ever forget the experience or the tool that was used. We are all trees. Some people are strong oak trees and others are deli

By Vernalee With the passing of Civil Rights Icon, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, we are left with many of his famous quotes and words. “I am Somebody” is one of his famous passages that will forever resonate in my heart and my soul. These words are just as relevant now as they were when Rev. Jackson first said them years ago. They uplift you, inspire you, and give you hope. Symbolically, you feel them moving through your soul! Here you go! "I am Somebody! I am Somebody! I may be p

By Vernalee Following her southern spiritual roots, my Mother always told us, “Trust in the Lord with all your Heart. Put it in his hands. Leave it there. Stop worrying. When trouble comes your way, Jesus will fix it." Those simple words are all so true. There are so many sources of worry; so many enemies. We should pray, worry not, and put all of our troubles in God’s hands. Placing our faith in God and anchoring our souls in the cushions of his Word will give us the s