LaShawnda Jones

Not’cho Mama’s Banana Pudding

Lockdown and a sweet tooth At the beginning of Covid-19 shutdown, I stocked my cupboards like most folks. Baking and desert items were high priority. Two boxes of Nilla wafers somehow made it in the grocery cart of emergency foods. At the time, making homemade banana pudding sounded like amazing self-love. One of those boxesContinueContinue reading “Not’cho Mama’s Banana Pudding”

Discussion Questions: Marriage & Relationship, Part 3

Join me Tuesday, November 17, 2020 for Part 3 of the Marriage & Relationship: Modern Conflicts vs. Biblical Principles virtual study. We will explore the marriage of Adam/Adamah & Chavah/Eve and the relationship between Man/Woman and Human/Spirit. Text: Genesis 1-5, Revelation 22 Discussion Questions What are your ideas of manhood and womanhood? When you thinkContinueContinue reading “Discussion Questions: Marriage & Relationship, Part 3”

Marriage & Relationship: Modern Conflicts vs. Biblical Principles, Part 3

Join me Tuesday, November 17, 2020 for Part 3 of the Marriage & Relationships: Modern Conflicts vs. Biblical Principles virtual study. We will explore the marriage of Adam/Adamah & Chavah/Eve and the relationship between Man/Woman and Human/Spirit. Text: Genesis 1-5, Revelation 22 Discussion questions will be posted in advance of the Zoom call. Feel freeContinueContinue reading “Marriage & Relationship: Modern Conflicts vs. Biblical Principles, Part 3”

IG Live Reading @UrbanExpo

The poems read were selected from Clichés: A Life in Verse, Desert of Solitude: Refreshed by Grace, and I AM Woman: Experiences of Black Womanhood. All the books are available for order in my store and on Amazon.com (quicker with discounts).

Virtual Phoenix Urban Expo – TODAY

Hi join me today at the Virtual Urban Expo 2020 by Greater Phoenix Urban League Young Professionals – Saturday, November 14, 2020! Go To Event Page Hi Everyone – this Hopin event will begins at 10:00am Mountain Time and goes until 3:00pm on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Join me! Chat. Order. Enjoy theContinueContinue reading “Virtual Phoenix Urban Expo – TODAY”

Song & Verse: I just wanna live by Keedron Bryant

My heart. https://youtu.be/pEaV6lbplPw Gospel remix https://youtu.be/0dlJVslNLq0 I just wanna liveGod protect me I’m a young black manDoing all that I can (Can)To standOh, but when I look aroundAnd I see what’s being doneTo my kind (Kind) Every day (Day)I’m being hunted as preyMy people don’t want no troubleWe’ve had enough struggle I just wanna liveGodContinueContinue reading “Song & Verse: I just wanna live by Keedron Bryant”

Egg Bake: Riced Cauliflower + Spinach

I didn’t necessarily change everything I eat, but I certainly changed how, what and when I eat. Meaning, I thought I was going to have to throw out all my food, but it turned out managing what I eat, when I eat it and what it’s eaten with has been very helpful.

Discussion Questions: Marriage & Relationship, Part 2

Naming and Storytelling Of the four stories we’re reviewing (Pt 1: Jacob/Leah/Rachel, Naomi/Ruth/Boaz; Pt 2: Abram/Sarai, Hosea/Gomer): Which two names and meanings resonate with you and why? What does your name mean? What is the root or history of your name? How does your name relate to your overall story? What does your name tellContinueContinue reading “Discussion Questions: Marriage & Relationship, Part 2”

Sugar Free Diva – Peanut Butter Cookies

After buying multiple sugar-free sweeteners, I decided to try baking some of my favs with low-to-no-carbs/no sugar recipes. So far, I’ve tried banana bread, banana bread bread pudding.

Marriage & Relationship Study Primer

I’ve mined the depths of my blog to give you easy access to material related to Marriage & Relationship: Modern Concepts vs. Biblical Practices! This list was pulled from eleven years of content to aid, boost or guide study. Read through at your leisure. Studies Study: Courage to Trust God’s Plan Study: Courage to Build,ContinueContinue reading “Marriage & Relationship Study Primer”