divine blogs

Marriage is a beautiful thing. It is something most people desire to accomplish in their life. I say accomplish because a lot of people in my generation feel as though it is a checkbox on a list instead of a lifestyle. Some people view marriage as securing the bag instead of following God’s will. Some people view marriage as a gateway to other things in life. However, do we ever view marriage the way God intended us to view marriage? I am not married (so don’t get to judging

Growing up in a Holiness church, I was taught that pants were a sin - so I only could wear skirts and dresses as a young girl. Due to that, I use to feel insecure as a elementary student because I didn’t look like everyone else. And it wasn’t just the pants that set me a part - ultimately, I stood out. I was different. I AM DIFFERENT. I never could honestly fit in. The skirt dilemma was just a noticeable thing I wanted to point out, but I really felt like man, why can’t I fit

I’ve realized that 2018 has been a year of “Revelations” because God has been revealing a lot of things to me. And in the midst of all of my revelations, they all have one common denominator - letting go. Letting go has not been the message for just me, but for my friends, my family, my church, and for my students. We tend to hold on to so much that has hurt us. The old saying “I will forgive but I will never forget” can be a contradicting statement because you are telling Go

So many women fall for men who may seem ideal to them for numerous of reasons. I know when I had my first boyfriend, I only dated him because he showed me attention, he was somewhat cute (like a 6 out of 10 lol), and the guy that I really wanted at the time wasn’t ready to commit. At first, I was like - nah I’m going to make him want me, but in actuality - you cannot make a grown man change or want you. A man will chase and get whatever he desires, no matter what obstacles he

Girls, ladies - grab your tissue box because this hits home for a lot of girls. Surrounded in a room full of beautiful people inside and out, you can just feel the presence of positive and loving vibes floating in the airways. You, yourself, look beautiful inside and out, so the night is just filled with possibilities of magic awaiting to happen. You’re ready to take on the night with power and grace! As you pass a mirror, you look deep into your soul and immediately - your s

When an ambulance or fire truck drives past us with their lights on, as drivers we halt. Stop. Pause. Because we foresee a warning, a caution, that danger is near. We must get out of their way by moving over and halting, so they can save some lives. God will have a huge sign warning us that danger is in the lane, yet we do not halt. We do not get out of the way. We attempt to deter the way we think it should go. But we get mad when we get a ticket or violation for not followi