Ever feel like you are surrounded by critics? We experience this in many different fashions and we become self-conscious in regards to this criticism from a very young age. It impacts how we walk, talk, dress, and think. As Christians this awareness of criticism can impact how we study God's word, how we worship our God, how we serve our God, and even how we speak about our God.

Criticism is a powerful tool used to sway people. When placed in the wrong hands or given too much weight it can hinder and stifle. However, when placed in the right hands or given with the purest heart intent it can lead to an overflow which impacts many!

Do you have a favorite bible verse? One that is dear to your heart? A verse that has practical application in your life?

Since the beginning of my walk with the Lord the word of God has had a tremendous value in my life. I do not think my faith would mean anything apart from it. The word of God (the bible) has provided me direction, instruction, enlightenment, understanding, and hope. All of scripture is Holy Spirit inspired and profitable for doctrine, reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, but there are certain scriptures I hold dear to my heart because I have lived them or have benefitted from knowing them. I encourage you to find your scriptures, if you have not found them already. I will share with you which bible verse is my favorite and maybe it will become yours... I am willing to share :)

Are you a planner? Do you like knowing what to expect or are you more of a go with the flow type of person? Either way I think it is human nature to wonder and contemplate the future.

I remember being in high school and dreaming about college and my future career. I would imagine my business suites and all the countries I would travel to for my career. Since this dream of being an international business woman was so real in my imagination I began to take steps to bring it to pass.

Did you ever consider God has dreams too for your life?

This year, like many others before it, has its moments. Moments we will cherish forever and ones we will wish to forget. None the less there is so much to be thankful for and sing praises about. So as we close out of 2020 and leave this year behind us, much like what I did with my sister Mims on our final 2020 Torn: Finding a Mom Life Balance podcast episode, I want to use the time together to sit and reflect. Reflect on the goodness of our God!

Ever struggle with failed expectations? You hoped for one thing and received another. You planned for it and it never came to pass.

Today we will look at three women who were fully acquainted with disappointment, but if you read their story you may never see it or know it. Not because they hid the emotion or acted like everything was ok, but because they learned to look at disappointment as a stepping stone to hope.