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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...

I AM WHO I AM BECAUSE OF MY MOTHER Age brings about a change. Let me show you how. Read along. “When I was 4 years of age: My Mommy could do anything! -When I was 8 years of age: My Mom knew a lot! A whole lot! -When I ‘was 12 years of age: My Mother didn’t really know quite everything. -When I was 14 years of age: Naturally, Mother doesn’t know that either. -When I was 16 years of age: Mother? She’s hopelessly old-fashioned. -When I was 18 years of age: That old woman? She

By Vernalee I went to bed last night and woke up this morning with this thought! I’m thankful! I’m grateful for all The Lord has done to bless me and my family. My faith strengthens me and gives me assurances that I walk not alone! It’s a blessing to know that God walks with me and carries me when I‘m weak. Whether they were blessings or lessons, I don’t need to wait until Sunday to tell The Lord, “Thank you for all that you have done for me!” photo credit: pininterest

By Vernalee Our time is so valuable. How it is used determines integral outcomes in our life. There is "never enough time in the day," is an old adage whose meaning becomes more realistic daily. Thus, we need a plan, particularly when our utilization (of time) determines our income. What's primary; what's secondary? How do we make those determinations? As an entrepreneur, making a daily/weekly/monthly plan makes sense. "If we fail to plan, we plan to fail." Four questions o

By Vernalee We all desire to be loved. Love is a feel good emotion. We should be careful saying, I love you if we don't mean it. According to the Bible, in 1 Corinthians 13:4-5: "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs." That's the type of love that I want. Don't you? Before we express what type of love we want from othe

By Vernalee I just saw this article in “Because of you we can.” Taken verbatim, I share with you today, July 4th. “There would be no America 250 without Black people. As we approach the 4th, we’re recognizing just a small fraction of the Black history that helped shape it all. From our enslaved ancestors who built this country, to Harriet Tubman, W.E.B. Du Bois, the Buffalo Soldiers, Martin Luther King Jr., Angela Davis, the Obamas, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, and so many

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 Appearances can be deceiving. "Just because someone looks good doesn't mean that they are good for you. Even spoil milk is white." Glitz and glam; the two go together. Hypnotically, your eyes follow the glitter. The sight is so captivating; it's mesmerizing; it can take your breath away. Keep looking and you might find that what you are viewing is misleading. Everything that looks precious may not be. That analysis extends to people, places, and things. Once you

By Vernalee Kites rise highest against the wing not with it means "that people should not seek comfort or resent challenges, but view them as opportunities to grow and rise to the occasion." When we do, we become stronger. We rise! We achieve … which is why we started the journey and set our kite afloat in the air in the first place." Right?