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How NOT to Let Bitterness Get the Best of You

I want you to take a few moments to read this entire post. It will do one or both of the following: 1.) It will describe you. 2.) It will describe someone you know. It’s important for you to understand what I’m going to share with you today. It will help you better navigate your way through relationships and life in general. I’ll begin by saying, hurting people hurt other people. Never, ever forget that as long as you live. Individuals who are bitter and broken don’t know how to do anything else. First off, they don’t even realize their own brokenness let alone what they’re doing to you! Secondly, until they are ready to release the hurt they're holding on to, they will always have dysfunctional relationships. I call these folks “victimized abusers.” What does that mean? Essentially, people... Read more →

How NOT to Let Bitterness Get the Best of You

I want you to take a few moments to read this entire post. It will do one or both of the following: 1.) It will describe you. 2.) It will describe someone you know. It’s important for you to understand what I’m going to share with you today. It will help you better navigate your way through relationships and life in general. I’ll begin by saying, hurting people hurt other people. Never, ever forget that as long as you live. Individuals who are bitter and broken don’t know how to do anything else. First off, they don’t even realize their own brokenness let alone what they’re doing to you! Secondly, until they are ready to release the hurt they're holding on to, they will always have dysfunctional relationships. I call these folks “victimized abusers.” What does that mean? Essentially, people... Read more →

Don't Ever Talk Yourself Out of What You See!

Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should. The Bible says it this way, “Everything is permissible—but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissible—but not everything is constructive” (1 Corinthians 10:23 NIV). I’ll say it again. Just because you can do it, doesn’t mean you should do it. Sometimes we put ourselves in situations where we’re just asking for trouble. We know we should walk away from some stuff, but like a moth to a flame, we’re attracted to it. But you better watch yourself. Don’t play with fire. Otherwise, you’ll end up consumed by some things and people you’ll desperately want to get free from. But, by then, it’ll be too late. You may have heard the saying, “Trust your first mind.” Often, your first thought is the right one. Not in every case, but often enough,... Read more →

Don't Ever Talk Yourself Out of What You See!

Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should. The Bible says it this way, “Everything is permissible—but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissible—but not everything is constructive” (1 Corinthians 10:23 NIV). I’ll say it again. Just because you can do it, doesn’t mean you should do it. Sometimes we put ourselves in situations where we’re just asking for trouble. We know we should walk away from some stuff, but like a moth to a flame, we’re attracted to it. But you better watch yourself. Don’t play with fire. Otherwise, you’ll end up consumed by some things and people you’ll desperately want to get free from. But, by then, it’ll be too late. You may have heard the saying, “Trust your first mind.” Often, your first thought is the right one. Not in every case, but often enough,... Read more →

Reclaim your Independence!

At some point you have to come into your own. You have to declare your independence. You can’t spend the rest of your life dwelling in a perpetual state of apprenticeship. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not advising that you be a renegade. Let’s not get the message twisted. Let me say, on the record, I believe you should be a life-long learner and always, always, always, remain teachable; at least to a degree. Why only to a degree? I’ll tell you. There are some areas where you have to learn to trust yourself. You can’t always ask other folks for their two cents. Sometimes, they think they know what you need to do, when in reality, they are way off the mark. Side bar: For all of the controlling and manipulating individuals out there, this post will make you... Read more →

Reclaim your Independence!

At some point you have to come into your own. You have to declare your independence. You can’t spend the rest of your life dwelling in a perpetual state of apprenticeship. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not advising that you be a renegade. Let’s not get the message twisted. Let me say, on the record, I believe you should be a life-long learner and always, always, always, remain teachable; at least to a degree. Why only to a degree? I’ll tell you. There are some areas where you have to learn to trust yourself. You can’t always ask other folks for their two cents. Sometimes, they think they know what you need to do, when in reality, they are way off the mark. Side bar: For all of the controlling and manipulating individuals out there, this post will make you... Read more →

I Just Got My Name Changed!

Early this morning, a refreshingly pleasant woman named Rhonda White gave me a brand new name! That’s right. I was reading a comment she posted to a previous blog and she referred to me as “Rich Queen Dianna.J” (I think I could get used to that!) Now, I must admit, I’ve been called many things, but that isn’t one of them. However, when I read it, I smiled. You know why? Because it’s always nice to hear someone speak positive, uplifting and affirming words. I wonder; what have you been called? Has it been primarily good or bad? How has it affected you? It’s important to think about it because names carry significance. In the Bible, the destiny and character of a person was tied to their name. I believe this is still true today. And no, I’m not talking... Read more →

I Just Got My Name Changed!

Early this morning, a refreshingly pleasant woman named Rhonda White gave me a brand new name! That’s right. I was reading a comment she posted to a previous blog and she referred to me as “Rich Queen Dianna.J” (I think I could get used to that!) Now, I must admit, I’ve been called many things, but that isn’t one of them. However, when I read it, I smiled. You know why? Because it’s always nice to hear someone speak positive, uplifting and affirming words. I wonder; what have you been called? Has it been primarily good or bad? How has it affected you? It’s important to think about it because names carry significance. In the Bible, the destiny and character of a person was tied to their name. I believe this is still true today. And no, I’m not talking... Read more →

Your Time is Upon You

I received so many exciting emails today! I want to thank each of you who took the time to drop me a few lines. I always love to hear from you. I feel led to encourage you today. Is that alright? So, read on. This post is especially for you. It doesn’t matter what you’re going through or where you are right now. Your change is coming! Can’t you sense it? Often, we become so easily discouraged by what we see. Things don’t go the way we planned. We run into one obstacle after another. But the fact still remains that the Lord is on our side. You see, it’s unrealistic to believe that just because we have God’s favor and anointing, we’ll be shielded from setbacks, hurts and disappointments. He never promised that triumph would come without trials. Some... Read more →

Your Time is Upon You

I received so many exciting emails today! I want to thank each of you who took the time to drop me a few lines. I always love to hear from you. I feel led to encourage you today. Is that alright? So, read on. This post is especially for you. It doesn’t matter what you’re going through or where you are right now. Your change is coming! Can’t you sense it? Often, we become so easily discouraged by what we see. Things don’t go the way we planned. We run into one obstacle after another. But the fact still remains that the Lord is on our side. You see, it’s unrealistic to believe that just because we have God’s favor and anointing, we’ll be shielded from setbacks, hurts and disappointments. He never promised that triumph would come without trials. Some... Read more →

Success takes Drive, Discipline and Direction

“Many individuals want to be exceptional, but many lack the resolve and commitment to do what it takes to be exceptional. It takes pure sacrifice and discipline. Wanting is not enough.” Well, first let’s explore what we know about the notion of “3D” or rather, three-dimensional perspectives. I remember the first time I put on 3D glasses in the movie theatre. I was so shocked at how close the images looked and I felt that whatever was on the screen was close enough to touch me. Do you remember that feeling? What had initially seemed so far away became much more vivid and I was stunned by its clarity. Okay, I hear you saying “that’s a cute story, but what does it have to do with me?” Well, I would like to share with you my personal philosophy on developing... Read more →

Success takes Drive, Discipline and Direction

“Many individuals want to be exceptional, but many lack the resolve and commitment to do what it takes to be exceptional. It takes pure sacrifice and discipline. Wanting is not enough.” Well, first let’s explore what we know about the notion of “3D” or rather, three-dimensional perspectives. I remember the first time I put on 3D glasses in the movie theatre. I was so shocked at how close the images looked and I felt that whatever was on the screen was close enough to touch me. Do you remember that feeling? What had initially seemed so far away became much more vivid and I was stunned by its clarity. Okay, I hear you saying “that’s a cute story, but what does it have to do with me?” Well, I would like to share with you my personal philosophy on developing... Read more →