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Strong in Weakness

noreply@blogger.com (Lacresha on Writing, Women and Wisdom) — Wed, 30 May 2012 14:39:00 +0000

I shared this on Facebook notes last night and it has really been in my spirit so I wanted to share it with you all over here too. Enjoy!

Honestly, I think people are strongest when they are broken. When you can keep functioning in the midst of dysfunction, pain or turmoil, that is strength. When you can keep the faith yet you can't remember the last time one of your prayers manifested, that is strength. When you can smile and rejoice with someone else while feeling like you want to die on the inside, that is strength. You see, being strong of body is not the same as being strong of mind. And neither of those two are the same as being strong of spirit.

I have my critics who say I write dark, hard-to-swallow, pain-riddled, heart-stirring words, but that I cannot reach my full potential in that arena. I have tons of people everyday telling me to brighten my writing, showing joy and strength rather than weakness. But to them, I find myself saying that my tears lead me to joy. I don't want one without the other. My weaknesses cause me to lean on God, true strength, so I cannot regret them.

This world is a funny place to be. You cannot take it too seriously or misery will swallow you up whole. You also cannot play with life or you'll miss the point and it will be still a miserable existence. So, finding balance is the task laid before man. To find it, it takes the strength to be honest with yourself and God. It takes the strength to admit weaknesses and faults, desires (both good ones and bad), and doubts. Often, brokenness is the place where you find unlimited strength to rebuild your life the way God intended. For in your weakness, HE is made strong! And always remember, the JOY of the Lord is your strength.

Try a Little Tenderness

noreply@blogger.com (Lacresha on Writing, Women and Wisdom) — Tue, 22 May 2012 14:54:00 +0000

Yesterday, I was honored by friends, family and fans on Facebook. It was so unexpected, and I was put to tears by the genuine love shown to me. But all of it started me to thinking.

Often, there are important people in our lives who we simply forget to show our love to on a regular basis. With all the death that has been around me lately, I suppose I am keenly aware of how quickly someone can be snatched out of your life. Therefore, today I am encouraging my readers to spend a little time emailing friends and people you love. Text them. Call them. Let them know that you love them. You never know who your love and kindness will save. Try a little tenderness.

Who Knows You

noreply@blogger.com (Lacresha on Writing, Women and Wisdom) — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:09:00 +0000

Some people may call it philosophy. Some will say it is religious. But to me, this blog is about me expressing myself fully, though in all actuality, I've not been very true to the fully part of late. I've had so many changes in my life that there seems to be no way for me to get it all out on paper or blog.

I think that in this time when distance seems irrelevant, we are people who are conforming more and more to what, I couldn't say. But most people are simply not living their own lives. They are busy trying to live someone else's life. And what a way to be and stay depressed when you cannot find acceptance because no one truly knows you.

This is what I'm pondering today as I write a few chapters to a novel and work on my poetry.

Day Five, True Stories and My Bestseller, THE RAPE OF INNOCENCE

noreply@blogger.com (Lacresha on Writing, Women and Wisdom) — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:46:00 +0000

Almost everyone in my circle has at least heard of and most have read this book, my first national release, THE RAPE OF INNOCENCE: TAKING CAPTIVITY CAPTIVE.

Writing nonfiction is difficult when it contains painful, shameful, regrettable moments. When most of those moments include sexual abuse or domestic violence, the task becomes even more difficult. But through prayer, I was able to pen this true story about my early life. And what's more, I was able to do it without sounding like I'd been victimized beyond repair.

This book focuses on the healing process when we've gone through devastating situations and pains in this life. It shows my own journey through my own personal valley while relating to the reader on a personal level. If you hadn't read it yet, you're truly missing a life-changing book. While my writing skills were not what they are now, the story is still one of my best since it is a truly heartfelt book. Get your copy today at any of my blogs, including this one in the sidebar, or at Amazon.com. If you've read it, send me a review, comments or other feedback at lacresha.hayes@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from fans and friends. It keeps me motivated. Hope to hear from you soon!

Day Four, Marriage and A Personal Confession

noreply@blogger.com (Lacresha on Writing, Women and Wisdom) — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:30:00 +0000

The state of marriage seems to constantly be in crisis. There are threats from every angle. And while I won't get political, I will say that I sometimes fear what the future may hold for the next generation if things continue on as they have in the last twenty years.

During the really great years of my marriage, my husband, Lensey Hayes, and I penned a book about marriage. So many people used to ask us the secret to our happiness and how we kept our relationship fresh considering that we dated for almost five years before tying the knot. This book was the sum of all the best aspects of my marriage and marriages that I've been fortunate enough to witness. It was a collaboration with my best friend, mentor, life companion, lover and husband. Out of our love came TRUTH AND INTIMACY: A COUPLE'S JOURNAL.

Now for the confession: my husband and I separated last year after numerous problems, most of which had nothing to do with us relating to each other as husband and wife. It was pressure from every side and eventually through sickness and constant separation, and even a measure of success, the pipeline that kept us together burst. And what we have left is probably the most powerful marriage book on the market for its honest perspective and creative inclusion of real life couples giving relationship advice. But we do not have one another and that gives me pause when promoting this, one of my finest works yet. It reminds me of what happened to one of my favorite women, Marabel Morgan. She was a wonderful wife and had a happy marriage until she wrote The Total Woman and success kept her away from home and eventually cost her the marriage that inspired her most polished and powerful work. But just as I didn't discard her wisdom, I hope that you will not discard mine. Get your copy today in the sidebar, which helps me do more promotions and grow my career. You can also order via Amazon.com or any other bookstore.

As always, comments and reviews (good or bad) are welcome at lacresha.hayes@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this fantastic book about loving your mate.

Day Three and Poetry, Featuring "Becoming: My Personal Memoirs"

noreply@blogger.com (Lacresha on Writing, Women and Wisdom) — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:30:00 +0000

It's day three and I am thinking of one of my poems. My poetry is special to me. I wouldn't consider myself a poet in the traditional sense of the word, but it speaks to me and through me at times. God has given me this special gift to deal with all the trials and triumphs life has for me to experience. So for sure, I truly write poetry from my heart and through my pain, joy, fear, confidence and any other emotion I may be experiencing.

BECOMING: My Personal Memoirs is a collection of poetry written in my twenties over a half of a decade. They focus on healing, wholeness, redemption, anguish of heart, grief, guilt and victory over it all. Even if you are not a poetry lover, these poems will inspire you, speak to you, build you and stick with you for many years to come.

Take this opportunity to visit the sidebar on this blog and order your copy today. Otherwise, you can pop over to Amazon and order your copy there. Read it and share it with friends, with your church family or prayer group. And if you would like to offer general comments, reviews or other feedback, my email address is lacresha.hayes@gmail.com. Happy reading!!!

Day Two of Book Week Features "Tangled"

noreply@blogger.com (Lacresha on Writing, Women and Wisdom) — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:00:00 +0000

As book week rolls on, I'd like to discuss something funny. I have practically coined the term, "living out loud" as it concerns being open and honest about personal struggles. Well, this book started out as a true story about a situation that happened to me, but alas, I was out-voted and had to fictionalize it to protect the not-so-innocent, myself.

TANGLED is about dating and love and life and how tied up a person can become in the midst of it all. Multiple love interests, conflicting emotions, jealousy, guilt, shame, courage and redemption... this Kindle book has it all. No doubt, you will enjoy the read and maybe even learn a few things to help you in your own love life. Get yours via Amazon now by clicking the book title above. And as always, your feedback is appreciated. Contact me at lacresha.hayes@gmail.com with any comments, concerns or suggestions.

Book Week Kicks Off with "Raw Redemption"

noreply@blogger.com (Lacresha on Writing, Women and Wisdom) — Sun, 06 May 2012 14:10:00 +0000

As I prepare to rebuild this once successful and moving blog, I think it should definitely begin by my introducing myself and my books to you all again. Most of you have been with me long enough to know that you never really know what angle I will come from next. This week is book week at P3.

My first novel, fairly successful, is about a young lady who tried to run away from a past that haunted her and tore her family apart. But alas, she has to face the music when her wealthy uncle dies. Will she be able to survive going home? Will her relationship survive the distance? Can inheriting all that money heal the pain of the past? Will she allow God into the coldness of her heart? Find out by reading this fabulous Christian fiction entitled, RAW REDEMPTION. You can order in the sidebar next to this article or run over to Amazon for your copy today!

PS: Your feedback may prove useful as I begin writing a prequel to this book. Hurry and read it, then contact me at lacresha.hayes@gmail.com with suggestions, concerns or just any general comments or reviews. The clock is ticking!

A New Prayer

noreply@blogger.com (Lacresha on Writing, Women and Wisdom) — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:02:00 +0000

Today, I opened my eyes to a beautiful morning, full of promise and provision. But what I have discovered is that every single day is filled with both for everyone. And as I thought along these lines, I realized that most of our problems with prayer is that we are wasting time praying for what God has already provided. Instead, we should adopt a new style of prayer-

"Father God, thank you for another day to do whatever it is you created me to do. I thank you for all you've added to this day and I ask you for wisdom to utilize every resource you've given me to do your Will. Teach me how to maximize my moments and skills for the sake of the kingdom and for my own growth. Amen!"

The Passing of a Beautiful Poet

noreply@blogger.com (Lacresha on Writing, Women and Wisdom) — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:53:00 +0000

My mother, Dorothy Pugh Poole, passed Thursday, February 23rd. This week, I have the horrible duty of planning my mother's funeral. Last week, I had the horrible duty of choosing to discontinue treatment. As you can imagine, I'm all torn up inside, but that doesn't mean I can stop.

Of all the parts of a funeral, the obituary is most important to me and I want my mom's obit to be the best thing in the world. I've done several before but never for family and now here I am trying to put one together. The first step for me was finding my favorite things about her. At the top of the list is her poetic skills and that is going to be the focus of her funeral.

Please continue to pray and keep my family lifted to the Lord. We need strength right now.

Me-Ness

noreply@blogger.com (Lacresha on Writing, Women and Wisdom) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:07:00 +0000

If you settled it in your heart and mind to make this the year that you actually invest in yourself, then this short morning starter is for you.

Today, we need to get up and tell ourselves just how special we are. Pick one aspect of your personality today to celebrate and let everyone know what you're making a big deal of. My choice for today is persistence. I will keep trying and trying and adjusting to try again. I love that I'm like that, even though it is a nerve-rattling trait at times. So I celebrate me right now and am about to give myself 10 minutes to revel in my me-ness. I suggest you do the same.

Make it a great day!

For Writers

noreply@blogger.com (Lacresha on Writing, Women and Wisdom) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:54:00 +0000

Generally, writers must be a bit reclusive, at least sometimes. We need time to cultivate ideas in our heads and/or hearts. We need time to develop stories, plots, etc. We need time to write, re-write, edit and obsess. The problem, though, is balance. Too much alone time, too much brooding, too much thinking and we find ourselves with a gigantic case of writer's block.

Today, I challenge all authors and writers of all kinds to get out and find something different to do. Go speak to someone you hadn't talked to in months or years. Fresh perspective keeps our writing fresh and exciting, or at least interesting.

Just a sweet little nibble today to let my faithful readers know that I'm still here. The writing spirit lives on!

New Life-New Outlook-New Me

noreply@blogger.com (Lacresha on Writing, Women and Wisdom) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:12:00 +0000

I never thought of myself as the person who does the sympathetic shoulder to perfection. But I had a friend tell me to stick to doing the sad, heavy-hearted stuff that I’m so good at. I didn’t quite know how in the world to take that comment. I mean, who wants to be known for making people cry or making people think about stuff they’d rather forget? I didn’t set out to build that kind of legacy. But, I suppose God had other plans for me.

Well lately, I’ve been living a totally different life, getting completely new and sometimes fresh perspective, and rethinking some of my prior decisions, goals, etc. I find much more comedy in things than I ever did before. I’m realizing how circular the world is and what that means for my own joy, peace and contentment. And now, I can understand how to calm my mind and heart when tragedy strikes or hard times persist. For one thing, the sun keeps rising and setting. The days are going to pass and the struggles will change. Life truly goes on. And anyway, if I could stop it, it wouldn’t be in the middle of a painful episode. And since I know that whatever comes will also go, I learn to enjoy every aspect of this brilliantly created masterpiece that God left for me to navigate. He has the book of my life with Him, already written, already edited, already a bestseller. He’s read it so thoroughly that He knows every word of it by heart. Of course, I’m only on chapter 36 and like a soap opera character, I don’t know how this thing will end for me yet. But, I know who knows and I trust Him implicitly. Embracing a new me fully without question.

Pleasure Reads

noreply@blogger.com (Lacresha on Writing, Women and Wisdom) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:50:00 +0000

Reading is probably one of my favorite hobbies, but then sometimes it feels like a task. I suppose it gets like that when I have to read for edits versus reading for pleasure. I finally got my tally for last year and I'm so very proud to announce that I read approximately 43 books in 2011. So you know I have to take it up a notch for 2012. I think my goal may be 50 books, but with all the writing and deadlines I have for this year, I'll be lucky to get in 10 pleasure reads.

I will post a list of last year's reads within the coming week so that you can see what kind of material has warped me. ROTFL!

Don't Be So Rigid

noreply@blogger.com (Lacresha on Writing, Women and Wisdom) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:16:00 +0000

Sometimes when we feel worn down, mentally exhausted, slightly dejected, those are signs that there is something foreign in our lives that need to be purged out. For sure, purging hurts because normally we need to release something we want to keep. But part of maturity is learning that God knows what's best for all of creation, and He sees much further than we do. It's better to listen to what He says and tune in to the subtle cues He gives us when change is coming.

I'm learning to be more flexible. I figured out that the rigidity that I've always had has also been the cause of a lot of my pain. I'm resistant to change at times and it only ends up making things worse. So, I'm still on the path of learning. Amen to that!

Prophetic Appreciation

noreply@blogger.com (Lacresha on Writing, Women and Wisdom) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:27:00 +0000

There are very few things in the world as amazing as the gifts of the Spirit. Nearly every Christian has read about the 9 spiritual gifts given by the Holy Spirit for the edification of the Body of Christ. Yet, those gifts are still misunderstood and abused, some more than others. But of them all, the prophetic is perhaps the most abused, the most overused and the most misunderstood. Somehow, the prophetic went from always 100 percent accurate in the Old Testament to seemingly less than 10 percent accurate today. We make every excuse in the book when a prophetic utterance is off, but ultimately it comes down to the prophet. This is why when we find someone who truly speaks the words of God, we must appreciate them and be grateful to God for actually speaking through them to us as the Body of Christ.
One such man of God is Apostle K.C. Sparks. Since our meeting in 2008, I’ve watched his ministry very closely and have learned a great deal. The biggest part of his ministry is healing and restoration, but almost always through prophetic utterance. In our first meeting, his first prayer for me was for my books, businesses and the family I so desire to have. Having that prophetic guidance from God changed my life permanently. It gave me some foundation and direction in a time when I had an abundance of ideas, but no sure plan or path determined to bring them into fruition.
Apostle Sparks gave me the Word of God and told me in May 2008 that I’d get international coverage for my bestseller and that he saw movies and television spots. Months laters, I met some officials who were interested in making my book into a small, independent feature film and that was the first fulfillment of what God had spoken through Apostle Sparks. Since then, we’ve become friends and co-laborers in the Kingdom of God.
Like many reading this article, I’ve experienced the pain of having false prophets sell me dreams, but I’ve also experienced the blessing of having God truly speak over my life through another human being. Meeting real prophets who truly serve God is an honor and a privilege. When God sent Apostle Sparks into my life, I learned how to distinguish true men and women of God, learned to hear from God on a deeper, more personal level, and learned how to keep myself covered under the blood of Christ when it comes to idle words and word curses, the biggest enemy to the prophetic.
This is my salute to a man of God who walks, talks and teaches the truth, someone who has forever altered my understanding of the magnificent love and graciousness of God. To Apostle Kenneth C. Sparks, keep speaking the oracles of God because hungry souls are listening!

Chances

noreply@blogger.com (Lacresha on Writing, Women and Wisdom) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:03:00 +0000

This is a little off the mainline for me, but today I wanted to talk about chances. This isn't biblical law, but personal musing. I hope you can enjoy it and maybe lend some much needed feedback.

It is true that most people get multiple chances at most aspects of life, but that isn't always the case. Sometimes opportunity knocks only once. The prepared open and reap the benefits. The rest spend months or years or a lifetime pondering how life could be different if only.

Sometimes, when I have nothing else to do... okay, who am I kidding? I always have something else to do. But sometimes, I get into a reflective mood and I begin to think about my choices and how my life could be different if I'd done something differently in the past. Each day, I make more choices, all of them leading me somewhere, and often not quite where I intended. But no matter what happens, I can never undo prior decisions. I can only correct what I can and move on. That is what life has taught me... we all get chances.

Each time we make good decisions, we have the chance to learn about the benefits of good decision-making abilities. Each time we make bad decisions and live through it, we learn what to avoid and how to make better decisions. We always have a chance to learn as long as we are alive. Age is not a deterrent. Socioeconomic status, family ties and history are merely road bumps. They cannot keep you from living and learning if that is what you choose to do. Take every chance afforded to you to better your life, not by the material and temporary only, but emotionally and spiritually as well. I know I am. I made a decision to stop fretting over what is and what isn't in my life. I choose now to learn what I can by the things that come and the things that go.

Valuing Yourself - The Abundant Life

noreply@blogger.com (Lacresha on Writing, Women and Wisdom) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:23:00 +0000

Hard work teaches us how to value various things in life. The harder something is to accomplish, the prouder we are when we actually accomplish it. The more costly something was to obtain, the harder we work to keep it in great condition.

Unfortunately, we understand that concept with everything but self. We often don't know how to truly value ourselves. We judge ourselves so harshly on things that don't amount to a hill of beans anyway. We look at our appearance, our degrees or lack thereof, our pasts, our pains, our flaws and we find ourselves feeling like less than dirt and accepting mistreatment from others because we don't think we deserve better.

If this is you, here's what I would like for you to do right now: go to the nearest mirror and look yourself in the eye for 20 seconds without speaking. Then, point your finger at yourself and tell yourself that you deserve everything Christ died for you to have including that abundant life, that life that includes more than we can ask or imagine. Do it now and live it daily!

Good and Bad Days Interwoven

noreply@blogger.com (Lacresha on Writing, Women and Wisdom) — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 18:07:00 +0000

There are good days and bad, but it takes them both for us to learn what we must to survive the bad and truly appreciate the good. I'm grateful for those who have been beside me through my recent health issues and scares, for those who have prayed, fasted and encouraged me. GOD is still a healer and His work is never done.

Recently, I've began to think about how beautiful this world really is from a whole different perspective. In fact, I've come to appreciate humanity, though for so many years I was bitter against it, even my own. I wanted to be flawless, perfect, yet the more I sought out perfection, the more miserably I failed at it. It was a tricky situation. But God was teaching me that humanity, flaws and all, is yet beautiful. That a hideous green thread when interwoven with a soft purple, a deep blue and a muted red is somehow breath-taking... Enjoy your good days but also realize that your bad days are part of the reason you have something to enjoy. Learn how to see that silver lining always and life will lose its sting and frustrations. All that will be left is a better, more content, happier you!

LOVE for the UNFAITHFUL

noreply@blogger.com (Lacresha on Writing, Women and Wisdom) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:16:00 +0000

Just last night, through the grace God has given my husband, He spoke so clearly to me. I am grateful and now I share with you a most personal moment.

In the time I've been with my husband and even before we married, we've endured infidelity. That's just honesty. Am I proud of it? No! Do I condone it? Heck no! But real talk is just that. What's more, the majority of it has been on my part. I had to stop and shake my head right there for a moment. Nevertheless, we continued to grow in the midst of the worst imaginable trials.

Last night, God showed me LOVE more clearly than I've ever seen it. He showed me a picture of a Bentley broken down on side of the road. The owner was upset and had to call for help. As angry or embarrassed or hurt as he was, he didn't even once think of getting another car. He loved his Bentley. He then showed me a woman crying because her child was on drugs. As hard as it was to fathom, she couldn't turn her back on her child. She loved him. Then he showed me my husband's heart. All the pain, the anguish and tears, frustration, but in the middle of all that is this man holding out his hand to me telling me that he choose to be like God. He choose to love me anyway. He choose to keep on loving me. The tears started and I didn't know if they would ever stop. And I could feel my hubby's heart which made me feel like I was drowning. And yet, I hadn't even considered who I'd really sinned against, my Father.

Then GOD hit me with that third knock out blow. He said, I am Father of all creation. I never created anything I didn't love. You said you wanted to see my heart, feel my pain, understand me better. Feel some of the pain of loving someone who do not love you back, loving someone who refuses to put you first, who doesn't appreciate all that you've given, who wants everything you are willing to give but not from you. The pain is suffocating! It's hard to breathe through it. It's hard to think through it. It's hard to fathom staying there and taking that abuse, right? But I love and choose to keep loving you no matter your flaws, imperfections or choices. The thought of having to destroy anything I made makes my heart melt in despair. I created you in my image but very few of you ever truly understand what that means. You don't consider my feelings. You don't consider my love. You, YOU have a GOD to pray to. You have me. I, well, I am alone and all that happens in creation stops right here at my door. I am GOD and there is none other beside me. I have no GOD to pray to. And when I created a way for those I love to alleviate my pain, I find that most still won't lift a finger to help ease my pain. Yet, I still will not turn my back on you, not any of you.

So I asked in my spirit what could I do to ease God's pain. I mean, I've caused more than my fair share of it. And the answer to evangelism hit me like a ton of bricks. Each time a soul is won over to God, each time the shackles of sin are broken off someone, each time we walk in love toward someone who doesn't necessarily deserve it, each time we overcome some deeply engrafted issue, each time we are obedient simply because our Father has commanded, all of those things are like plucking thorns out of God's body. Each of them brings Him a measure of relief, gives Him a joy that overshadows all the pain. He smiles. He pokes His chest out. His countenance is brightened. GOD is REAL! His love is real. While our emotions are unstable and prone to be toyed with, His are not. He is always emotionally, physically, spiritually attached and invested. He chooses to be that way. That's no easy task!

I could go on, but some of what I want to say is much too much for online writing and the timing is not yet. So let me make my point. God's love does not take an accounting of the wrong done to it. He knows the wrong, but it doesn't change anything as it concerns His decision to be our greatest lover. It bears all things. There is nothing in this life or the next that will ever separate you from the love of God. We try to understand this through our carnal mind but the concept is much too big for that. It was love that created, is love that sustains, will be love that redeems. And for those who miss it altogether, it will be love (with streaming tears) that administer punishment. And this is where the saying "This is going to hurt me more than it hurts you" comes from.

With my deepest love,

Lacresha Hayes

www.lacreshahayes.com

(originally posted to my Facebook profile on April 11, 2011)

LOOK WHO'S GETTING A BILLBOARD!

noreply@blogger.com (Lacresha on Writing, Women and Wisdom) — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 20:45:00 +0000

So, I found out that I'm definitely getting a billboard and this is the second or third design, my favorite thus far. This is just the tentative design. More information, including the radio station and online site for listening will be coming very soon! I'm so excited at what GOD is doing in my life. From the books, to the screenplays and the speaking engagements, it looks as if 2012 is going to be my best year yet.

Stay tuned in for more information and upcoming programs, tours and books. You can find out more at my website, Officially Lacresha Hayes. You may also follow me on my Facebook Books by Lacresha Hayes page or my inspirational Officially Lacresha Hayes page. God bless you all!

Lesson Learned

noreply@blogger.com (Lacresha on Writing, Women and Wisdom) — Thu, 12 May 2011 17:18:00 +0000

I had a recent conversation with someone very close to me. It was interesting to compare apples and oranges with him, to discuss the differences in our beliefs and opinions. And in the middle of discussing the importance of others disappointing us, I learned something after it flew out of my own mouth.

While it is important to realize people aren't perfect, not even ourselves, it is equally important to inspire each other onward, forward into a greater person. Most times, we can honestly say we don't tell others we love them, are proud of them and see their progress often enough. And while we should do the right thing because it is right, a pat on the back never hurt anyone. People need that recognition as fuel for the next battle. They need your support, your love and your words. They need it most when they are failing the most, not after they have already made it through the difficult parts. Lesson learned!

Times of Reflection

noreply@blogger.com (Lacresha on Writing, Women and Wisdom) — Wed, 04 May 2011 15:05:00 +0000

I think about the past 30 years of my life. I think about how much I've learned, how much I've grown, how much I've suffered, how often I've loved, how often I was loved, the quality of my life and the beautiful people who have been in it. And I reflect over all that God has done. I am grateful!

Reflections empower us to push past hard times and circumstances. Times of reflection are necessary so that we don't get lost in translation, so that we don't lose ourselves, so that we don't lose sight of what is important.

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff

noreply@blogger.com (Lacresha on Writing, Women and Wisdom) — Mon, 02 May 2011 13:13:00 +0000

It's amazing how easy it is to lose focus on what's important in life by spending too much time with the small things. I remember when the book, Don't Sweat the Small Stuff, came out. It was a sensation! Everyone was buying, reading and quoting it all over the place.

Well today, I want to remind you that those words, that book, the sentiment is still true today. We need to learn how to conserve our energy for that things that matter, release the things that don't and definitely how to discern the difference.

Prayer for Storm Victims

noreply@blogger.com (Lacresha on Writing, Women and Wisdom) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:23:00 +0000

During these recent storms, many people lost loved ones, homes, jobs and even a whole hospital in Alabama was reported with total destruction. My heart goes out to them, and especially a close friend who lost her husband to an automobile accident due to a falling tree.

Times like these remind us that we are not invincible people. Nor are we sovereign masters over our own destinies. In fact, there are times when even the strongest of us are leveled and rendered completely helpless. We are forced to look on without the ability to change anything as "storms" tear our lives apart. But one thing we can be assured of is that storms don't last forever and at some point, the sun is going to definitely shine again.

Know that my family and I are in prayer for and with you all. God bless you all!