During this time of year everything seems to appear brighter, more beautiful, and more abundant. It rains more, the grass is greener, trees display a richer foliage, and it seems that the most beautiful flowers appear out of nowhere. Even the animals know that something is changing as they come out of hibernation. Some ofRead More
Your Best Days Are AHEAD of You!
My very first car accident taught me a valuable lesson about driving and about life – You cannot successfully move forward while continuously looking backward. I vividly remember the day I wrecked my mom’s powder blue Cutlass Supreme. I begged her to allow me to drive the car to my job at a neighborhood departmentRead More
The Monsters Under the Bed
I remember as a little child I had this special way of cleaning my room. It worked like a charm. I knew exactly where everything could go, and I would be done in no time. The location, you ask? The magical area of carpet underneath my bed. Yep! That’s right! A shove here…a push there…andRead More
The God-Confident Woman
In today’s world, the “confident” woman is often portrayed as the one who is the loudest, most outgoing, and able to capture any man with her charm. She is ready and loaded with the sharpest of insults to cut down those who dare to come against her. The less clothes she wears, the more gloryRead More
No Shrinking Allowed
Those who look to Him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame. Psalm 34:5 (NIV) The New Year is ripe for new beginnings, a breeding ground for fresh starts! Don’t go into the 2015 without revisiting this age old but timeless question: Who do you want to be? No, really, without thinking aboutRead More
We Are Grateful for Your Support!
Thanksgiving is a time of joyful celebration and reflection. As we reflect on our many blessings, we give thanks to God for you. Our high school girls mentoring program is off to an amazing start, and we are truly grateful for the prayers, assistance, and financial support of our faithful partners. Thanks to you, theRead More
Thank You!
No one who achieves success does so without the help of others. The RARE Pearls Launch Party was a huge success, and we humbly extend our gratitude to everyone who supported this event. Your presence, prayers, and generosity were greatly appreciated. Your financial support is vital to our success. Every dollar helps to support RARERead More
You Are Marvelous!
We are all born with a healthy sense of self, but at a very early age, we begin to form opinions (positive and negative) about ourselves based on words, behaviors, and expectations directed at us by others. In a recent Dove research report, “The Real Truth About Beauty: Revisited,” it is reported that: Only 4%Read More