5 practical ways to cope with any transition
My people, it’s been a long time since I blogged, and I was beginning to tell myself that I’m a retired blogger and I’m moving on to writing books now (like this one 😉). But something (or Someone Greater) is calling me back here to write again or maybe to process because you already know […]
How to be a good godparent
Have you ever wondered why we use the term “godmother?” And what exactly does the role entail? Has someone ever pulled a godparent aside and said, “Ok as a godparent, this is what the role demands from you?” If they did that for you, that’s great. I just never hear anyone doing it. Instead, there […]
It’s Black History Month, discover a new Black author, ME!
THE WAIT IS OVER! Not Far From the Truth is available now. Click here to see where you can get a copy! If you have been a reader of this blog, this book is for you. Here is what you will find on the back of the book: What matters most is not if we […]
How to survive the holidays in 2023 as a single person
Happy Holidays!!! It’s hard to believe this is the last month of 2023. December is here and the holiday season is upon us. While the holidays are festive, they can also be challenging for some people. Many of us can be glad to take time off from work, travel, and reunite with family and friends. […]
What you need to know about my new book
MY BOOK IS COMING SOON!!! And I’m excited for you to read it. But first, because you’ve been reading my blog, I’ll give you an inside scoop. Here is a little about the book: 1) What is the book called? Drum roll please… NOT FAR FROM THE TRUTH 2) What is the book about? Not […]
A little encouragement for the unmarried Christian
Sometimes I wake up on Saturday mornings and I say this prayer borrowed from a dear friend’s best friend “Lord, order my day today” because my schedule is free to be rearranged. I wasn’t exactly planning to write today, but my plans this morning got moved to the afternoon, so here I am, writing. If […]
Why knowing yourself is important to be known by others
We live in a time where there is so much talk about self-love and self-care. Both good things if we do them right. But before we get to either of those, we need self-knowledge. In other words, we need information regarding our tendencies, personality traits, emotional states, and patterns of behavior. Do you know that […]
How to live in the present and manage worry about the future
Have you ever wondered how paradoxical it can feel to plan for the future yet live in the present? Two weeks ago, I wrote about How to think long-term in an instant gratification world. But it can be tempting to begin worrying about your long-term goals. That’s why some people don’t set long-term goals. It’s […]
How to think long-term in an instant gratification world
Selfies, text messages, live streaming, Netflix, instant coffee, microwavable dinners, these are just a few of the things we can get “right now” at the tip of our fingers. We don’t have to wait. I remember when I was a child growing up in Cameroon, there were a few series on television that the women […]
Why are boundaries so hard for people from African cultures?
This is the story: Susan (let’s call her that) has been complaining about not wanting to go to this event, but not only that, she has been tasked with making the fried plantains for the event. But she doesn’t want to do any of it. What’s the event? It’s a party that some fellow members […]
