Song & Verse: Show me how big your brave is.

This summer, I have learned and shared boldly this jem: A person’s inabilty to accept who I am is not my problem.

I don’t need to make excuses for the woman I am. I don’t need to subjugate the person I am to accomodate another person’s sense of who they are. If I can’t be who I am in any given interaction with another person, then they don’t need to be interacting with me. ** Follow the link to read the full article.**

Song & Verse: I LOVE THE LORD

We love each other because God loved us first. If someone says, “I love God,” but hates a Christian brother or sister, that person is a liar; for if we don’t love people we can see, how can we love God, whom we cannot see? And He has given us this command: Those who love God must alsoContinueContinue reading “Song & Verse: I LOVE THE LORD”

Song & Verse: MERCY SAID “NO” by CeCe Winans

If ever there was a song that did a heart and spirit good in a melancholy moment. I hope it blesses you too.Shawnda MERCY SAID “NO!” by CeCe Winans https://youtu.be/Z_SjhKJgqGg?si=zVreEnRT_J_CtZRi I was just a child, when I felt the Savior leadingI was drawn to what I could not understandAnd for the cause of Christ, I haveContinueContinue reading “Song & Verse: MERCY SAID “NO” by CeCe Winans”

Song & Verse: NOTHING ELSE MATTERS by Israel & New Breed

This song was suggested to me by a reader after she read What really matters in the end…. Thank you, Shantee, for giving me a song to sing. 🙂 Nothing Else Matters Lyrics Songwriters: Isreal Houghton, Meleasa Houghton So many pressures in life So many reasons to throw in the towel When I feel like I’mContinueContinue reading “Song & Verse: NOTHING ELSE MATTERS by Israel & New Breed”

Song & Verse: Getting Reacquainted with James Ingram at Duane Reade

Talk about a blast from the past! While making a quick pit stop at Duane Reade before hopping on the subway, I was surprised to hear “I Don’t Have the Heart” by James Ingram on over the speaker. It’s been so long since I’ve heard that song, I started singing along while walking through theContinueContinue reading “Song & Verse: Getting Reacquainted with James Ingram at Duane Reade”

Song & Verse: NEW ATTITUDE by Patti LaBelle

Another song about change – newness! Joy! Have a great day! “I’m wearing a new dress New hat Brand new ideas As a matter of fact I’ve changed for good!” Never knew I had such a lesson to learn I’m feeling good from my head to my shoes Know where I’m going and I knowContinueContinue reading “Song & Verse: NEW ATTITUDE by Patti LaBelle”

Song & Verse: COMING OUT OF THE DARK by Gloria Estefan

This song came to mind this morning. “You have to be in the dark to come into the light….I see the light…I see the light…shining on meeeeee.”  🙂 COMING OUT OF THE DARK by Gloria Estefan Why be afraid if I’m not alone Life is never easy, the rest is unknown Up to now forContinueContinue reading “Song & Verse: COMING OUT OF THE DARK by Gloria Estefan”

Song & Verse: I’M CHANGING by Jennifer Hudson

Loved this song from the moment I first heard it. It’s been playing in my mind for the past week. I’m Changing by Jennifer Hudson (Dreamgirls, 2006) Look at me, look at me I am changing, trying every way I can I am changing, I’ll be better than I am I’m trying to find aContinueContinue reading “Song & Verse: I’M CHANGING by Jennifer Hudson”

Song & Verse: One and Only by Adele

From the first time I heard her song, One and Only, I envisioned Jesus serenading me – serenading us all, actually: Come on, let Me be your one and only. I promise I’m worthy to hold in your heart. I know it ain’t easy giving up your heart… but you’ll get all of Me in return – so come on and give me a chance….