Top 10 New Year's Resolutions Worth Keeping
New Year's Resolutions are like a "catch twenty-two" in my mind---in one way I think they're good, but in another way I think they become...
Merry Christmas!
One of my favorite things about Christmas is showing appreciation to people around me and even to strangers. It reminds me of how much...
The Miracle of Christmas
I'll be honest, Christmas doesn't make me feel the way it used to when I was a child. I remember how excited I would get whenever my...
Why should I be thankful?
This has been quite a tumultuous year for my family, many of my friends and for my country. There have been friends and family members...
How to Love the Unlovely, Even During the Holidays
When I think of the holidays, I tend to always imagine everything to be perfect with a table full of delicious food, beautiful...
Reyna Elizabeth: The Modern Female of the Month
I had the wonderful privilege of meeting Reyna Elizabeth several years ago when we were attending the same church in Los Angeles. Though...
Overcoming My Obsession
I looked down at the scale. It said 84. My eyes saw the number, but as it computed into my brain the number only represented a hurdle—a...
Love Yourself
"No matter where you run, you'll always end up running into yourself," said Audrey Hepburn, who played the wildly eccentric and funny...
My Wake-Up Call
I got a shower yesterday morning and as I was putting on makeup I noticed a shiny piece of hair falling over my left eye. I looked a tad...
A Fragrant Gift
Over the years I have received many wonderful gifts from people in my life and have been encouraged by their kindness and generosity, but...
