You are the change you have been waiting for. No one else can ignite your world the way you can just by making a decision for your life and following through with it. Someone told me this week after denying a request of mine, "You have to make sure it's worth it for you." Basically,Continue reading "You are the change…"
Choose today…
Every morning you wake up, each day you live on, will be marked by the choices you make. Every choice you make identifies your master. Everything you do points to your passion. What’s driving you will show in the choices you make. All your todays add up to all your tomorrows. If you choose somethingContinue reading "Choose today…"
IN THE NEWS: Have you heard of Kevin-Prince Boateng?
I'm really feeling the folks who are standing and speaking up for themselves - even while under bright shiny lights and cameras. Ignorance is never ok and should never be tolerated. Read up on his stance here: http://edition.cnn.com/2013/01/04/sport/football/boateng-racism-ac-milan-football/index.html?hpt=isp_c1
Poem: WHERE IS YOUR HOSPITALITY? by LaShawnda Jones
[A rebuke from the Lord] Where is your hospitality? What happened to your love? Your charity? Your kindness? Why are you growing weary? Did I not promise to keep you?Refresh you? Restore you?Are you not certain that you will overcome your current trials? Have you noticed how hardhearted you've become? Why did you allow thatContinue reading "Poem: WHERE IS YOUR HOSPITALITY? by LaShawnda Jones"
Acknowledging my own guilt
Today, I was confronted by a sister in Christ who had a beef with me regarding my availability a couple of weekends ago. The first week of January, during Tuesday evening service, she invited herself to my home that coming Saturday. She wanted to hang out and watch movies. I shared with her that IContinue reading "Acknowledging my own guilt"
Your darkness will be as noonday (Isaiah 58)
This verse has been on repeat in my head over the last few weeks. It's from one of my favorite passages where God tells us what a true fast is. It isn't about food; it's about living a selfless life. Being fully available to people in need - those in your family and your community.Continue reading "Your darkness will be as noonday (Isaiah 58)"
IN THE NEWS: Have you heard about Rhonda Lee?
Rhonda Lee was fired for responding to a Facebook post on her TV station's page suggesting she either "wear a wig or grow more hair" because she doesn't look fit for TV as she is. She says she asked her supervisors to either remove the comment or respond to it. A number of days wentContinue reading "IN THE NEWS: Have you heard about Rhonda Lee?"
Don’t be so crooked you can’t see straight
I've had he recent discomfort of dealing with someone who was so busy trying to get over on me that he missed a genuine offer of help with no strings attached. It was an odd experience, to be sure, to offer someone help and then listen to them try to hustle me throughout the nextContinue reading "Don’t be so crooked you can’t see straight"
Quick Links to get up & walk, ride or fly’s 2012 Summary of Lessons
All writings by LaShawnda Jones unless otherwise noted. Summary of Lessons Learned in September 2012 Summary of Lessons Learned in October 2012 Summary of Lessons Learned in November 2012 Summary of Lessons Learned in December 2012
Summary of Lessons Learned in December 2012
by LaShawnda Jones Click on the passage to read the full post. Enjoy and Happy New Year to all! Lesson of the season: Our true strength comes from within – from the indwelling Spirit of Christ sustaining us. What you cannot do for yourself, the Holy Spirit will guide and carry you through. This wasContinue reading "Summary of Lessons Learned in December 2012"
Harvest Life 