For months I walked around telling myself I would finish. Even if I had to crawl to the finish line. As many runners prepared their bodies for the 2019 New York City Marathon I knew my mind needed some training. I’m proud to say I’m a finisher of the NYC 2019 Marathon. Becoming a finisher…
Tag: Life
Tweens & Teens Lessons I Wish I knew (PT2)
Last week, I shared with you I spoke at a young women’s empowerment. I totally ended up talking all about forgiveness and the next thing you know I’m pouring out my testimony. I promised you I would share how it went so this post is my promised fulfilled.
September Monthly Devotional: The Creativity In You
I waited for everyone to leave the house. Running downstairs full of excitement to blast her latest song. Something about it just took me to a whole other world. I’d turned the song so loud I couldn’t hear reality. My ears pierced with freedom and fun.
Counterfeit Forgiveness & Reaching The Real (PT1)
At 13, I was sneaking into clubs pretending I was 18. 14, was filled with many pregnancies scares and back then I was completely open to the idea of abortion. ( Not today) 15, I was skipping school, and hanging out with older men.
Listen: I Joined Stefani Stolzfus on her Podcast Truth Chat With Moms
I’m overjoyed to share I was interviewed on the “Truth Chats with Moms” podcast by my very sweet friend Stefani. While I’m not a mom yet we both hold adoption both dear to our hearts. We met about two years ago at bloggers conference called Declare in Texas. We instantly became friends. Although we are…
August Monthly Devotional: Coming Back Home From Backsliding
No one really knew the battle just God and I. Working 9-5, churchgoing and showing up where I committed to. The outside saw no trace of backsliding. But for me rocky; would describe the last couple months. Bags under my eyes pulling overnighters. Watching “Not so reality TV”. It’s fair to say I was addicted y’all. …
Guest Blogger: Pastor Massiel Vargas(PT2)
It was’nt until we began planning our wedding that I realized there were things inside of me that I had to take care before we started our new journey. I somehow encountered the fact that I was going to shortly be moving in with someone I’ve never lived with, and this commitment was a “forever…
July’s Monthly Devotional: Give It Back Already
Well, here is a dumb question you might answer if I asked; If you had a company car and decided to pursue a new job, would you have to give the car back? So many people would say “Duh Des that’s not a difficult question. Of course, I would relinquish the car!” However, why is…
Oh No: I Found Hidden Anger in ME!
Guys! Your girl has ISSUES, yes I said it. I do my best to keep everything as transparent as island water. Never do I try to persuade people I’m all healed up and perfect. Not HERE! Continuously, I’m going through different challenges and learning from them and writing all about it. I have anger issues, and …
June Monthly Devotional: A Prophetic Word
God gave me this sweet prophetic word. I pray it blessed you as much as it blessed me. “I’m your advocate” carries a deeper meaning than when God first whispered it to me. In fact, it isn’t just 3 little words anymore. Those 3 little words say, “God-centered Advocacy” which means there is no need…
Refined Treasures 