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 There are days when external sounds dominate our space. Those sounds can interfere and disturb the flow of our day and our life. You can’t cut them out, but you can decide what you allow in; what your ears hear. You simply have to be selective and ignore the noise; particularly noise of no significance that doesn’t really matter. You have to stay in your lane, continue your drill, and not stop or turn around at every sound that you hear. It can interfere and

By Vernalee As we journey through life, many people cross our paths. Some become friends; some frenemies, some mere associates; some drifters - while others stay. Regardless of their roles or purposes, they were meant to be there. We learn great things from some even if it is to stay out of their way. There are so many reasons for our meeting or associations. Maybe, many of these folks are just there as mere placeholders. Who knows? Only time will tell. Some help us to ach

By Vernalee “Beware of the naked man who offers you clothes is an African proverb used to call out hypocrites. You know who they are. They are those people “who are single but give advice on how to have a happy marriage; those people who are overweight supplying dieting tips; environmentalists who do not recycle; politicians who send their children to private schools but campaign on the virtues of public education,” and the list goes on. You get the point; right? The prove

By Vernalee Reflecting on the old time gospels such as "I will trust in the Lord" takes you to a place of peace. It helps you to recognize the presence of God and the serenity that it brings. Proverbs 3: 5, 6 says " Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take." Trusting in the Lord bears the fruit of knowing that he will take care of you. There is no better feeling tha

By Vernalee I start and end my day with a daily prayer. My prayers are personal as they provide an opportunity for me to be thankful and communicate directly with our Heavenly Father. 🙏🏽 Jesus provided us with the foundation on how to pray. In Matthew 6:5-8, Jesus taught, “When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men … but when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray t

By Vernalee Since I am direction-ally challenged, one of the best inventions ever was the GPS! GPS’s can take you directly to your destination. Your only job is to put in the address. I love them! They're everywhere now - cell phones and all! Needless to say, all mechanical devices have their shortcomings. Some GPS systems can route you around construction zones, but they cannot see or predict other deviations that might take you off course. However, I have founded the b

By Vernalee This is one of my favorite post. Though directed to women, I am sure that my male followers will enjoy as well. As I read "What every woman should know and have," I need to work to achieve several items. At least, now I have a road map! Nobody can say it like Dr. Angelou! I share her words with you! A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE … by Maya Angelou A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE … enough money within her control to move out and rent a place of her own, even if she never wants to or

By Vernalee Trust but verify “is a phrase that means to believe something is true while also making sure it's true. It can be used as a diplomatic principle, a management strategy, or a leadership principle. In leadership, trust but verify promotes empowerment and accountability. “ Never assume that someone did what was required or ask. Trust the process, but verify the action. Otherwise, you may be left with egg on your face … which is not a good look!