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Live Your Best Life: Year 30
On Wednesday, February 8th, 1995 at 11:45pm, 12 minutes after my twin sister was delivered, I finally came into this world, and two Saturdays ago, I officially turned 30! The days leading up to my 30th birthday, on a college-ruled loose leaf paper, I wrote down a list of all the things I’ve accomplished in my 20s. From moving to a new state, to obtaining 2 degrees onto my 3rd, starting my own business (SuppliedByAli Stationery Line) and a ministry (SingleChronicles7 LLC), getting involved in a dance school as an extracurricular activity (Contemporary, Afro-Caribbean, and Hip Hop), becoming a Step/Dance Team coach, starting my career as a school psychologist and…
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Reasons to Hold On
I wrote a blog post nearly 4 years ago entitled, “When God Gives You a Word” and the other night, I kept looking at the word God gave me on May 28th, 2015 [written in a journal entry]. I reread it over and over again, taking my time to really meditate on what was given to me. Soon approaching year 10 (May 28th, 2025) and the word has yet to come to pass. Did I lose faith along the journey? Yes. Many many times. Have I gotten discouraged, frustrated, overwhelmed, angry, and anxious? Yes, yes, and yes. Am I still holding on to the word in this very moment despite…
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A Word for 2025: Patience
For the past 2-3 weeks, I have been praying and seeking God for a word for 2025. A word not just for me but for all those who are walking with God, desiring to know what He has in store for His people. I can confidently say that so many of us have experienced highs and lows, good moments and not so good moments, and wins and losses in 2024. The word God gave me in 2024 was about staying focused. “What you choose to focus on from here on out will determine the outcome of your success in 2024.” Truth be told, I did not always adhere to this.…
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I Blame The Media! [Story Time]
So you’re reading my title and you may be wondering, “Such a title! What do you mean by that?” Well, let me explain… Being single should be a joyous and wonderful “state” to be in but for some reason, those who are single see it as otherwise. If you’ve walked the same path that I have, you have probably been blamed for your singleness. Like you’re the reason why you are single. And you know what? That may be the case. You may be choosing to be single in this season of your life for whatever reason and that is more than okay. But for those who never…
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There Is Power in Your Testimony
There is power, healing, and deliverance in your testimony. The Word of God tells us that you will overcome by the blood of the Lamb and by the words of your testimony (Revelation 12:11). There is a real devil out here who despises your testimony because he knows that chains will be broken off the next person who hears it. Therefore, he will place the spirit of shame and embarrassment upon you so that you remain tight-lipped and quiet, but need I remind you that you serve a God that goes with you and will never leave you nor forsake you so be strong and courageous (Deuteronomy 31:6). Own your…
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How to Overcome Temptation: A Simple yet Practical Step
“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation, he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it,” (1 Corinthians 10:13). When Jesus was tested in the Wilderness by the devil back in Matthew 4, his defense consisted of two things: Complete obedience (even though it was hard). Scripture– The first words out of Jesus’ mouth every time the devil went after him was, “It is written…” (v.4, v.7, & v.10). Satan did not attempt to argue with Scripture. Anytime you are…
