Still Blessed  I am always stressedI’m completely a hot messBut I still feel blessed Your Star  I hope you still knowYou always make my heart glowYour star in the snow

Staying grateful can be difficult. I have put together a list of 24 blessings that people can be thankful for. The holiday of Thanksgiving which takes place in America on the 24th of November. Holiday festivals. All of the colors and the lights, and happy times make everyone feel warm and fuzzy. Warm blankets. Warm ...

Reflection and Goals For Next Year The year is almost over. Christmas is right around the corner. 2023 is going to be a good year. The goal is to travel more, and that’s exciting. My best friend is turning 30, so we’re going to Paris and a few other European cities. I’ve never been out ...

  They’re out there Searched for but invisible Recognized by a single glance Then lost forever after Disappearing in a swift cover of darkness The eggs holding light And lives hidden within Shells of fragile substance And painted bodies as Stained-glass windows To make even the most Pious cathedral envious The Easter eggs thrive Alone ...

Just a few hours before a writing deadline, and here I am, staring at a blank page like a kitten asked to do math. What’s the problem? The problem is that this time of year is crazy busy and my brain is working on 862,000 different items, causing the worst case of brain fog I’ve ...

The days from the fourth Thursday of November until the completion of the first 24 hours of the new year are my favorite, with their excitement, energy, and beautiful, chaotic madness. Yes, even the chaos is beautiful, complete with delicious food and beautiful twinkling lights. Surviving the holidays takes a little planning, some decision-making skills, ...

Disclaimer: This article specifically mentions Christmas because that is what my family celebrates. But the ideas presented here can be used for other holidays such as (but not limited to): Yule, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, birthdays, or anniversaries. A couple of weeks ago, I saw a post from a friend about her son’s upcoming birthday. She wasn’t ...

Welcome to the Holy Ghost Spirit-filledChurch of God in Christ Apostolic Living WaterHealing Bread Tongues of Fire Gospel of Saint Barbara Deaconess Livinglifeback at ya!The holidays are upon us.Time for family fun festivities But No, No No!Not this yearThe pandemic has comeand has taken hold of our spirits. Your panties in a bunch?Can’t do what ...

Christmas is just around the corner, which means my to-do list is getting longer, and I am baking up a storm in the kitchen. This time of year is my favorite. I love the magic of Christmas. I love watching holiday movies in Christmas pajamas, decorating the tree, wrapping presents, and cooking in the kitchen ...

This week as I prepare for the Christmas holiday I have been reflecting on the fact that traditions don’t just extend to holidays. The only difference is the words that are used. A tradition is just a habit that happens at a specific time of year. I have written about how my life hasn’t physically ...