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 Have you ever had a talk with yourself? I have! It's a conversation of reasoning - your thoughts before you. It's my innermost thoughts talking to me about what to say; what actions to take; what to do. Sometimes I'm perplexed. Sometimes, my conversations can provide clear directions - other times not. I'm driven to quiet times to figure things out. I realize that the answer is deeper than me, myself, and I. Also, What I do extends beyond me, myself, and I. It’s

By Vernalee ”Forgiving you is my gift to you. Moving on is my gift to me.” The past is the past. Some things should be left there. Moving on can be so therapeutic. Sure, in many cases, this is easier said than done. The move may take tremendous courage and intestinal fortitude. However, once you begin the process, the transition cleanse your soul. It may become fundamentally necessary that you baptize yourself in what it takes to move your body, mind, and soul to a healthy a

By Vernalee "Your word is your bond" means your spoken promise is as binding as a formal contract, emphasizing integrity, trustworthiness, and keeping commitments; it signifies that your reliability is built on doing what you say you'll do, forming the foundation for trust in relationships. “ When you give your word to someone, there is a reliance by the hearer that you will do what you said. If you don’t, not only does it reflect your lack of integrity, but it can be a great

By Vernalee Do you know your worth? "People try to define themselves by defining you, and you looking bad makes them feel or look better. You’re the one to know your own worth. The truth is, if you don’t appreciate yourself and accept yourself for who you are, there’s very little chance someone else will do that for you." The bottom line - Know your worth! Remember, no one can make you feel inferior without your consent.

https://youtu.be/LdX0s5NTfrY By Vernalee As I come to you Heavenly Father on bended knees, I pray. I start my worship this Sunday by being thankful; thankful for life; thankful for good health; thankful for so many, many blessings. As I remain prayerful, keep me steadfast in your Word. When my days are filled with issues; some that I can quickly solve; others, not, I ask that you guide me, provide me with knowledge, and show me the way. When I'm down, please Lord lift me. I a

By Vernalee I call her my BFF; my bestie. She’s been there for me (as I for Her). She supports me and never judges me. I’m grateful that she has shared my past, celebrate my present … as we walk/move our friendship into the future. Thank you my friend for sticking with me! What more can I ask?

By Vernalee Are you a man or woman of your word? Do you do what you say? Is your word your bond? Does a handshake deal mean anything anymore? Listen Up! When you tell folks that you will do something, you create an expectation. In some cases, that expectation forms a reliance. So when you don’t execute on what you committed to do, not only were you untruthful, you disappointed and failed people who relied upon your word/commitment. Untruthfulness damages when your actions

By Vernalee One of my favorite quotes in the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion area is this one by the late great Nelson Mandela. We need to eradicate prejudices. Our world needs love … lots of love. It starts with me! It starts with you! The residual is a better world for all of us. Photo credit: pininterest