The Most Important Prayer I’ve Prayed as a Mother
Sunday morning’s church service was one of those that rattles some things loose that you thought were buried deep within. You know, the things that you didn’t even know were…
Category: KB’s Journey
Sacrificing to Make Time for Self-Care
Every year, I resolve to take better care of myself when it comes to sleep, emotional care, and wellness. For the most part, I have been getting better at this….
How I Started Loving the Body I’m In
Welcome to The 13:13 Series, a blog series that focuses on faith, hope and love for the first 13 days of February. Today is Day 4. Catch up on past…
A Love Letter to My Favorite Red Pumps
Welcome to The 13:13 Series, a blog series that focuses on faith, hope and love for the first 13 days of February. Today is Day 3. Catch up on past…
My 2022 Personal Giving Plan
As I grow personally and professionally, I also want to find ways to increase my support for the causes that matter most to me. But, there are only so many…
A New Word and View for 2022
Happy New Year! It’s been 2022 for almost two weeks, but I am just now feeling “ready” to take on the new year. We kept our holidays pretty minimal and…
A Historic 36 Hours in Alton, Illinois
In May, my sister and I traveled downstate to Alton, Illinois for a historic and personal moment. My mother’s brother, David A. Goins, was sworn in as the first Black…
Finding Grace in the Growing Seasons
Hey, everyone! It’s been a minute since I’ve checked in. I really do hope that you’re in good spirits and in good health. These past few weeks have been full…
Five Life Goals for April
Can you feel the energy of spring radiating all around? I can. I don’t recall feeling like this last year, but there was so much uncertainty around COVID. It was…
Preserving My Sanity One “No” at a Time
Looking back over the past year, I would say that I’ve done a good job at managing the ups and downs of pandemic life. It’s important to note that my…
