Author Archives: LaShawnda Jones

Pride of sin

I’ve been wanting to do a series on pride for months now. The desire was particularly strong during Pride month when it struck me how proud people are of the sins they commit against themselves and against God. So proud, in fact, that they not only justify the sin, they celebrate it. This is not anContinueContinue reading “Pride of sin”

Pride

Pride. Such a simple word capable of great destruction. Pride doesn’t necessarily start off looking like a bad thing, though. People can “be proud of” someone and proud of their accomplishments. If it stops there – simply an impressed celebratory reaction to an element of life – no big deal. But pride rarely stops there. Look at sportsContinueContinue reading “Pride”

When people refuse to celebrate you…

I am a person who rejoices almost daily at the smallest things. I’m gleeful in my acknowledgement of others in their moments of joy and gratitude as well. But I would have to be blind to my life to not see how quiet folks are when I truly have a “world-acknowledged” reason to celebrate: spiritualContinueContinue reading “When people refuse to celebrate you…”

Last ride of the season.

In September 2012, I collided with an SUV eleven miles into a fifty mile route of an organized ride through New Jersey and New York City. The ride was called, “Escape New York” and was billed as the last ride of the season. After colliding with the SUV, in fact even as I was stillContinueContinue reading “Last ride of the season.”

Summary of Lessons Learned in November 2012

by LaShawnda Jones (unless otherwise noted) Lesson 1: Every little bit helps. When you combine your little bit with the little bit of others, you all can make a huge difference. Go out and be a blessing. Lesson 2: “My brother need not be idealized or be enlarged in death beyond what he was inContinueContinue reading “Summary of Lessons Learned in November 2012”

Love for the Best Haters Ever!

Not all of us are blessed enough to recognize our haters. For me personally, several of my haters throughout life escaped detection for long periods of time because of the role they had in my life (friend or relative) or because I didn’t see anything in my life worth their enmity. I’ve since learned thatContinueContinue reading “Love for the Best Haters Ever!”

Blessing those who don’t wish you well

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemies.’ But I say to you, love your enemies. Pray for those who hurt you.” ~ Matthew 5:43-44 One of the hardest things in life is to recognize the sabotagers in your life but not move against them or strike back after anContinueContinue reading “Blessing those who don’t wish you well”

Right behind you…

The ability to dream bigger, rise higher, advance further, break down more barriers, become more in your own right with each successive generation — that’s what the push forward and the firm standing is for. Today’s fight is never for today; today is already done. The fight is for tomorrow – for our children, andContinueContinue reading “Right behind you…”

Expect. Expectant. Expectation.

The first couple of years on my walk I was put through a rigorous program that resulted in me letting go of my expectations of people. I started dealing with people in the moment we were in. I didn’t tie them to my future even though some past event lead to a present moment. IContinueContinue reading “Expect. Expectant. Expectation.”