Written by Dr. Eric Perry Image Credit: Pixabay “An eye for an eye will only make the world blind” ~Mahatma Gandhi Arguments and relationships go …Fair Fighting Rules for Relationships I’m sharing Dr. Eric Perry’s blog on Fair Fighting Rules for Relationships. Click on the above link to read it. The Rules are shared with … Continue reading Fair Fighting Rules for Relationships
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R A P E
Rape is never a pleasant thing to talk about. It sends shivers down my spines. But, it’s an issue we find ourselves talking about today. It’s an issue dear to The Eternal Word’s heart. It is an issue everyone should be concerned about. It’s also an issue that has no cultural, race, age, or socio-economic … Continue reading R A P E
If men only knew … 5 Things men ought to know
Credits: Pexels If only men knew the gift of God that He gave them, men would handle their wives with utmost care and treat them as precious jewels. Out of the bones of Adam (Genesis 2:21-23), Eve, the mother of all living (Genesis 20:3), was formed. And His Word said, “..., ye husbands, dwell with … Continue reading If men only knew … 5 Things men ought to know
Loving Basketball: Basketball is Back!
Credits: Laylayrock26 NBA is back and been back a few days! I hope you all are as excited as I am; or even more so. Let’s hear the 🥁rolls ….. Pre-pandemic The league, like everything else, was abruptly shut down in March just when we were getting excited about which teams made the playoffs. The … Continue reading Loving Basketball: Basketball is Back!
Help, Lord!
Bible in One Year 2020 with Nicky Gumbel - Day 203 - Devotional Sharing the Devotional from the Bible in One Year 2020. To read more and read daily, click this url https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/17704/day/203?segment=0 One of my most frequent prayers is ‘Help!’ It is also one of the most common prayers in the Bible. It is … Continue reading Help, Lord!
Why does God allow good people to die sooner and allow the wicked to live?
In memoriam, MO; from family album Father God forgive me as I write this because you expect me to know better. But, sometimes I don’t. This instance is one of those times that it’s still hard to swallow. Sorry that I sound like a child when I should be talking like your mature daughter. But … Continue reading Why does God allow good people to die sooner and allow the wicked to live?
Love-first model for marriage and relationships
Credits: Tenor We posed the question, in our previous blog, should-love-or-marriage-be-based-on-a-business-or-love-first-model. We talked about the business-first model and what relationships would be like if we adopted that model. If you missed it, click bit.ly/2Czm55T to read it. Today, we review the other type of relationship; love-first model. It should be a no-brainer that relationships are … Continue reading Love-first model for marriage and relationships
Should love or marriage be based on a business- or love-first model?
Credits: Tenor “What’s in it for me?” “You rub my back and I rub yours (or scratch or poke yours depending on how I’m feeling about you! Lol). Sounds so cold, unh? Yet, these selfish and shamefacedly statements have now become cliches in households. Why does anything have to be in it for you? What … Continue reading Should love or marriage be based on a business- or love-first model?
Woohoo . . . Thank You!
I had eagerly anticipated hitting 50 followers and it’s finally here. Better still, it came sooner than I had expected it. Thank you 🙏🏾😍 Trafficzionmethod and JJ Smith for being my first two followers. You both gave me the break. Thank you 🙏🏾🙏🏾😍😍WordPress family for the encouragement, motivation, and inspiration. I cherish the likes and … Continue reading Woohoo . . . Thank You!
Love me
Caption by Think-Talk Love me Not for my looks ‘Cause those will soon fade away; Not for my smarts For those were given to me And could be taken away; Not for my money ‘Cause you might detest me when it’s gone. Love me Just for me. If for my looks you came Know that … Continue reading Love me
Recipe: Simple Breakfast: Egg, with Avocado, Sandwich
(Inspired by The Gastronomy Gal) Egg Avocado Sandwich with Turmeric Tea by Think-Talk “Mom, you should start eating avocado because of its anti-inflammatory benefits,” my older daughter recently said to me. She made the recommendation because my scalp and skin suddenly started flaring due to extreme dryness. She also recommended other anti-inflammatory foods like turmeric … Continue reading Recipe: Simple Breakfast: Egg, with Avocado, Sandwich
Egg Salad Sandwich ~ by The Gastronomy Gal
A simple and classic sandwich that is perfect for an at-home lunch or outdoor picnic. Today I am keeping things simple by sharing a recent lunch I …Egg Salad Sandwich
110 days from today …
What are you going to do? Credits: Pexels Whatever you do, do it totally with your heart knowing that you have read, watched, and studied, all that needs to be digested. That, above all, you have studied “to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word … Continue reading 110 days from today …
Leadership Styles: A Curation
WordArt Credits to Meg Shuff, https://olinblog.wustl.edu/2016/02/residency-focuses-on-leadership/ Let’s talk about Leadership Styles! How many leadership styles are you familiar with or have heard of? What style do you favor or lean towards? Leadership Style Leadership style is a process that the leader uses or favors and for which s/he is noted for by her or his … Continue reading Leadership Styles: A Curation
Your Leader-ship Matters
Photo by Markus Spiske on Pexels.com You are a leader to someone at some place. An organization and its staff often reflect its leader. That organization could be your home/family, school, religious place, or extra-curricular activity. You will observe that whatever values the one at the helm holds dear to him/her will be the values … Continue reading Your Leader-ship Matters
Recipe: Breakfast: Avocado Omelette
This is a quick and simple egg breakfast which is Protein and Vitamin D nourishing for your soul. Click here https://bit.ly/3enqsh2, https://bit.ly/3iUWaGa for more nutritional information for avocado and eggs. Ingredients: Picture Credits: Pexels 3 Eggs1/2 Avocado1/6 Onions (Optional)1/4 Tomato (Optional)Butter Oil - your choice (Optional)Salt The above ingredient serves 1 person. Other items, such … Continue reading Recipe: Breakfast: Avocado Omelette
Love and Love Languages
How do you love yourself or allow yourself to be loved? Are you the flower person, chocolates, wine and dine, just-hold-my-hands kind of person? Or do you prefer the long (phone/face-to-face) conversations? Whatever your preference, wouldn’t you like your significant other to know, or you knowing your children’s; if you have any? Wouldn’t you also … Continue reading Love and Love Languages
Wisdom nugget: Today
In choosing whatever you want and however you live your life today,remember tomorrow. Whatever you do today,Will you be proud of it tomorrow. Whatever you do today,Think of how you’ll explain it to your child/children or the one you love the most tomorrow, Whatever you do that brings you comfort and money today,Think of the … Continue reading Wisdom nugget: Today
An apropos for the remainder of the year
Today is Day 190 of the calendar and we've just begun the second half of 2020. With COVID-19 and its effect on everyone and the economy, the ongoing unrest, including the upcoming elections, we, as well as our nation, are nearing a seemingly turning point. I believe in miracles and we need the hand of … Continue reading An apropos for the remainder of the year
BBC – Science & Nature – Human Body and Mind – Spot The Fake Smile
Spot The Fake Smile Survey — Read on http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/mind/surveys/smiles/ . . .Can you spot a fake smile from a genuine one? According to U.K.'s BBC, "Most people are surprisingly bad at spotting fake smiles. One possible explanation for this is that it may be easier for people to get along if they don't always know … Continue reading BBC – Science & Nature – Human Body and Mind – Spot The Fake Smile
Housewife – Part Two: To be or not to be
Photo by Retha Ferguson on Pexels.comPhoto by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.comPhoto by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com This is a second part of the blog series Housewife. In my previous blog, [Housewife: A Case for the Title], I made a case for the housewife and included the benefits and disadvantages of being one. As stated in … Continue reading Housewife – Part Two: To be or not to be
Blogging Family, please help review and rate my new logo!
Logo #1 What is your first impression of my new logo? Though amateurish, I put it together to depict my blogging site, rather than using my picture, for privacy and professionalism. I hope in your opinion that I achieved this. Do you like the one color or, like I first created it, with multiple colors … Continue reading Blogging Family, please help review and rate my new logo!
Housewife: A Case for the Title
Photo by One Shot on Pexels.comPhoto by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.comPhoto by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com Every home not only needs a woman, but every home needs a practical woman. A woman who can juggle her acts, smoothly don the hats of a Chief Executive Officer, Chief Economist, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, Chief … Continue reading Housewife: A Case for the Title
Steer clear of work-at-home scams | FTC Consumer Information
As the Coronavirus continues to spread, you may be looking for ways to make money without ever stepping foot outside your door. — Read on http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/07/steer-clear-work-home-scams . . . Everyone ought to subscribe to the Consumer FTC email/blog. The department notifies one on trending consumer issues such as this one and others, including retail stores … Continue reading Steer clear of work-at-home scams | FTC Consumer Information
Scotch Eggs
Fresh Scotch Eggs Scotch Eggs originated from England but has become one of the favorite snacks of British-colonized countries.
The Two Voices Every Leader Chases – Dr. Stephen R. Graves
The Two Voices Every Leader Chases - Dr. Stephen R. Graves — Read on stephenrgraves.com/articles/read/the-two-voices-every-leader-chases/ Sharing another of Dr. Graves' articles. Every leader must be able to discern these two voices; Voice of Inspiration and Voice of Instruction, amidst the daily and/or occasional confusion. Every leader must also know that God is not always in … Continue reading The Two Voices Every Leader Chases – Dr. Stephen R. Graves
More Is Caught Than Taught – Dr. Stephen R. Graves
More Is Caught Than Taught - Dr. Stephen R. Graves — Read on stephenrgraves.com/articles/read/more-is-caught-than-taught/ Leadership. Leaders. Leaders and Leadership. We are all leaders in our own ways though many don't ascribe to the title and some think that it's humility to be titled a follower. We need both leaders and followers. As a matter of … Continue reading More Is Caught Than Taught – Dr. Stephen R. Graves
Curry Chicken
Curry is an Indian favorite that has now become one of my family’s as well. We love curry; Curry chicken, curry beef, curry spinach, and curry rice (with or without shrimp). We also add curry to spice up our sauces and other foods.
Sauced Beans with Corn
Totally nutritious (protein-rich, iron, Vitamin A, C, and fiber) vegan dish that can be enjoyed anytime of day a la carte or paired with rice, fried plantain, or bread.
Moinmoin
Moinmoin is a favorite dish in Nigeria and some African countries. It is extraordinarily rich in protein as well as iron as it is made from beans. Nigerians use the red (some call it orange) beans, but black-eyed beans are equally good. The optional ingredients below is used in making the seafood Moinmoin. You can … Continue reading Moinmoin
Prayer: What you may not know about it
Today, I want to talk about prayers. This issue has been togging on my heart to share. So, here it is: [ Quoted scriptures are from the King Janes Version of the Holy Bible ] “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn … Continue reading Prayer: What you may not know about it
Mental Health: Women and Home Management
http://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/what-is-the-mental-load The awareness of mental health issues keep growing. Now we recognize a lot of health issues (that lead to diseases) that previously had been ignored. I came across this article via a Twitter feed. Informative and worth reading. Women have been pitched into "holding the home forth." Little do the men/husband/significant others realize that … Continue reading Mental Health: Women and Home Management
Happy Father’s Day
Girl Daddy Click here https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/06/father-day-celebrates-today-190616060505310.html for the history of Father’s Day . . . To all fathers worldwideBut particularly to fathersin the countries celebrating Father’s Day today; Thank you for the patriarchal leadingand gathering of all your children under your armsThat are so broad and strongYet so caring and stern Thank you for your guidanceAnd … Continue reading Happy Father’s Day
Jesus Ministry Part 2
Who do men say that I am? Jesus is both God and man. In the previous blog, Jesus Ministry, I shared Jesus’ primary ministry which attests to his divine. This blog continues with sharing Jesus Ministry; albeit his relatable humanism. . . . Throughout the Bible, we’re informed that Jesus’s divinity was questioned by his … Continue reading Jesus Ministry Part 2
Real Talk with Kirk Franklin
http://www.youtube.com/playlist I didn't want to blog today, but couldn't resist sharing this because it's church-day Sunday. And though not all houses of worship are opened, we can still do church in our homes. The video just popped up on my phone. . . .Change and issues begin with dialogue/conversation. What does one do when the … Continue reading Real Talk with Kirk Franklin
Harvard psychologist: The most emotionally intelligent people have these 12 traits
Emotional intelligence is the ability to identify, understand, and manage one's emotions relative to others. Harvard psychologist: The most emotionally intelligent people have these 12 traits— Read on http://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2020/06/09/harvard-psychology-researcher-biggest-traits-of-emotional-intelligence-do-you-have-them.html Expert, author, and Harvard psychologist, Daniel Goleman, gives five key elements and twelve traits worth having for the most emotional intelligent people. Which of these traits … Continue reading Harvard psychologist: The most emotionally intelligent people have these 12 traits
Help Your Family by Organizing Your Finances | ICMA-RC
| Want to give your spouse and other heirs a gift they will truly appreciate? Get your financial affairs in order. — Read on http://www.icmarc.org/ I received this today and thought that it is invaluable information worth sharing. Please read and take necessary action. ICMA-RC [https://www.icmarc.org/about-us/history.html] is the public sector equivalent of 401K. Don't leave … Continue reading Help Your Family by Organizing Your Finances | ICMA-RC
April Fool in June
We all are having a bad dream and will wake up to realize that it was just an April Fool! Alabama in Dar es Salem?! I remember those words vividly as if it were only yesterday. Those words, came off a book read in elementary school, and have stuck since. I don't remember the title … Continue reading April Fool in June
Can The U.S. Police Change?
Photo by Jacoby Clarke from Pexels The Police’s primary responsibility (officers and departments), in any country, is the prevention and detection of crime, maintaining law and order, and safety of its citizens. The former duties (i.e., prevention and detection of crimes) are, in my opinion, implicitly clear though this duty is now relegated because “The Police” are busy … Continue reading Can The U.S. Police Change?
Hypocritical stance of people
Stop Press In the aftermath of recent Black Lives Matter (BLM) demonstrations, the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office, issued a Press Release announcing policy changes. Read about it here We hope other cities, the nation, and the global community will follow suit. . . . Why now and not then? That something needed to be … Continue reading Hypocritical stance of people
Fifth
Still seems like yesterday The Patriarch, My Daddy, Our DaddyOne and Only True Dad; 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷 BelovedOne like a millionTowering in deathAs you were alive; Forever rememberedForever lovedForever missed. "To live in the hearts of those you love is never to die" - Thomas Campbell Still can’t believe that you’re gone Absent in the body,Yet present … Continue reading Fifth
From Rodney King to George Floyd
People what is going on? This is an extremely sensitive topic/issue. But we need to talk about it and seek to find a lasting solution. Change begins with dialogue (or conversation). “The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.” Albert … Continue reading From Rodney King to George Floyd
Dear younger me
If I knew then what I know now, I would have done many things differently. Yet, no regrets. The paths were meant for me to take as I now realized the the invisible Sovereign hands were guarding, guiding, and steering me all along. 10 things you need to learn sooner in life 1. Cultivate a … Continue reading Dear younger me
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