I was born in a Christian household where my parents cultivated weekly scripture reading at our kitchen table and provided a church community during the weekends. At a young age I was baptized without fully acknowledging my sin and the great work of Jesus Christ at the cross. Despite attending church and identifying as a Christian. I was still prideful and blinded by my sin, transgression, iniquities, and unbelief. I still lived according to my worldly desires and could not see fruits in my personal life. I lived a selfish life. A life that was easily influenced by what this world offered. Ultimately, I lived by what my deceiving and…

As I transition into adulthood, I have acknowledged the importance of taking control of my finances. Here are some tips I have adopted into my life to save money and slowly build wealth.  I hope that you can follow these tips to make better financial decisions. 1. Budget, budget, budget. We have to face reality when it comes to our financial habits. So making a budget is essential. A budget will help you know your monthly expenses and make it easier to allocate money accordingly. Make a list of your monthly payments such as your rent, car payments, student loan, utilities, food, gas, and credit card bills, to mention a…

Just breathe. I understand life can be overwhelming.   You must be still. Be in the moment.  This too will soon pass.  We are profoundly privileged to live in this exact moment.  The sky is beautiful. The trees sway to the rhythm of the wind.  The birds fly without worry, knowing they are unconditionally loved.  How lucky are we to see our family, friends, and those who constantly impact our lives. Some things matter more than our current situation. No matter how dark things may look, we are not alone. We are all interconnected. We are too unconditionally loved. 

We know that scripture is sufficient for all things. We also know that the bible teaches us how to live and honor the Lord. As I meditate about this topic, I automatically think about 1 Corinthians 6:19, We must humbly admit and submit to God’s word. The truth is that our body is not our own, but rather a temple of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, we must be conscious of how we are honoring the Lord with our body. This can encompass a ray of sins such as gluttony, sexual immorality, and even sins of the tongue. 1 Corinthians 6:12-13 says The Word of God clearly reveals that Freedom in…