Category Archives: Words to Ponder

On Assignment

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Florenza

One day, you’ll learn that that happenstance conversation in the grocery store, short dialogue with the person who butt-dialed, or that missed flight that left you in the waiting area for two hours weren’t delays. You were on an assignment. … Continue reading →

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Beware of Discontentment

Posted on March 17, 2022 by Florenza

Discontentment is a nasty state of mind. You’ll be seated in the lap of luxury yearning to cuddle with a cactus. It’ll cause you to view the blessings of God as a burden. Rather than being thankful for what you … Continue reading →

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More than meets the eye

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Florenza

In a time in which so much is based on what is displayed publically, I find so much truth to this. A man and his wife visited the zoo. They saw a monkey. He was passionately playing with his female. … Continue reading →

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Not now …

Posted on March 12, 2022 by Florenza

A few weeks ago, an opportunity rose for me to apply for a training position. It’s a job I’ve always wanted to do (mostly because I was already doing it without the title of the position). Ironically, the same position … Continue reading →

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Then God Sent an Answer

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Florenza

An extended version of the following testimony may be found in my book, Purpose, Life According to God’s Plan. I’m not sure if I’ve previously shared this story, but I feel compelled to do so now. In 1987, while seven … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Converter

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Florenza

As some of you may know, I work with illustrators all over the globe. Recently, while multi-tasking I grabbed my cell and sent a partial payment for some work being completed. I get a text saying,, “You sent 28,902 to … Continue reading →

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Join Us October 8 – 10, 2021

Posted on October 9, 2021 by Florenza

JOIN US FOR A WEEKEND OF PANELS, INTERVIEWS, WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS, GIVEAWAYS, FUN & GAMES DURING THE 17th ANNUAL CAVALCADE OF AUTHORS™ October 8-10, 2021 featuring New York Times Bestselling Authors: Brenda Jackson, Mary B. Morrison, Kimberla Lawson Roby, Sylvia … Continue reading →

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Accountability

Posted on September 2, 2021 by Florenza

There is a beautiful painting by Norman Rockwell, I cannot recall the title of the image but it is of a grandfather and grandson inspecting toys (I believe), the caption read, “We must catch our mistakes before the customer does.” … Continue reading →

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Don’t Faint, Wait!

Posted on August 1, 2021 by Florenza

I love the King James version of Psalm 27:13, it begins with, “I had fainted, unless I had believed…” Has there been a time in your life when you simply felt like this? That the only thing holding you together … Continue reading →

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Stop Waiting and Live!

Posted on July 14, 2021 by Florenza

Stop waiting for folk to apologize! Forgive and move on! Some of us have been stuck in an offense for decades, nursing a hurt like a new born baby. Let that hairy-chested, mouth full of grown man teeth grudge move … Continue reading →

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