by Betweenus | Sep 12, 2018 | Inspiration
Have you ever heard a voice that wasn’t audible but it was speaking in your mind? You can hear it giving you instructions. Maybe you sensed a strong urgent to go in another direction or say something to someone. Some people have experienced an audible voice speaking to them when no one was around. We ignore the voice in our mind because the louder voice that yells “I know what’s best for me” over-shadows the quiet speaking voice. Many of us ask the question “how...
by Kia | Jul 10, 2018 | Inspiration
There was a time in my life when I would buy the most expensive shoes, clothes, pocket books, and cars. I would find myself wanting the “finer things” in life because it would somehow make me feel valued. Not only did I apply this concept to material things, I would also apply this concept to relationships and dating. However, after going through multiple failed relationships, I began to question myself and asked God “Where did I go wrong”? It was at that...
by Betweenus | Jun 26, 2018 | Between Us - Weekly
“What you’re supposed to do when you don’t like a thing is change it. If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it. Don’t complain.” ― Maya Angelou, Wouldn’t Take Nothing for My Journey Now Definition of Complain – express dissatisfaction or annoyance about a state of affairs or an event. Have you ever thought to yourself, I have every right to complain! What gives you that right to complain? Life and people! Things...
by Kia | Jun 10, 2018 | Inspiration
In my young adult years, I would listen to the song, “Bag Lady”. The song writer depicted a story of a woman who found difficulty moving forward in her life due to carrying “baggage”. Despite the catchy beat and the creative words, I wondered, “Did the song writer understand the purpose of the bag”? According to Dictionary.com, a bag is “a container made of flexible material with an opening at the top, used for carrying things”. As women, we often categorized our...
by Betweenus | Jun 4, 2018 | Between Us - Weekly
Have you ever been in a place where your mind felt like you were inside a twister? There were so many thoughts coming toward you on every side. Thoughts regarding goals, dreams, family, finances, job and your future. Well, I was there, and I wasn’t moving forward or backward, I WAS JUST STILL. My thoughts regarding my dreams were constantly coming but my actions were non-existent. I was complacent. I was afraid of the challenges that came with fulfilling the goals...
by Kia | May 30, 2018 | Inspiration
Growing up as a child, I would hear the comment “You are pretty to be dark skinned”. Although, I enjoyed the compliment of being called pretty, I certainly did not enjoy the undertone comment that my dark colored skin was viewed as ugly. This, just like many other things caused me to become insecure about who I was on the outside. Consequently, I would over compensate for it due to lack of self-confidence and would settle for less by excusing rude and offensive...
by Kia | May 23, 2018 | Inspiration
The feeling of disappointment is often caused when one has an expectation that has not been fulfilled. It is a natural response due to failed hope for the answer of YES. If you take a moment to think about the nature of disappointment, you will notice that it can cause a ripple effect on the seat of our emotions. It can cause sadness, remorse, bitterness, and resentment in our hearts. Too often we place unachievable expectations into man, or into man made...
by Betweenus | May 20, 2018 | Between Us - Weekly
When asked to do something, go somewhere or fulfill an aspiration, with the best intentions we make plans to accomplish the task. It is through our desire to please that we strive to do well in what we take on. We spend precious time in research, purchases and consulting to find the best way to complete the task. Emotionally it can take a toll on us. Once prepared off we go, and we expect things to work smoothly, however, as we all know too well there can be...
by Betweenus | Apr 17, 2018 | Between Us - Weekly
There are many coaches, motivational speakers and social media videos that encourage us to dream big and follow our destiny. The messages are encouraging and come in a time when we need them the most. We absorb every word that they say and some of us try and follow the instructions without hesitation. Our mental strength is revived, and we are ready to invest time and money to bring our dreams to pass. The question is, how long will the motivation last? The answer...
by Betweenus | Mar 19, 2018 | Between Us - Weekly
Authenticity meaning – 1. the quality of being authentic; genuineness. We are surrounded by people, social media and TV trying to make us believe that we need to be someone other than ourselves. We start thinking that we are not good enough. I heard the statement “be yourself because everyone else is taken”. We believe what others say through their words, actions and looks. Some people are in their own internal hell because they lack the confidence to...
by Betweenus | Feb 6, 2018 | Inspiration
On Sunday morning before church I was giving a lot of thought to worship. I started searching Youtube for anyone that had something to say about it. I came across Martha Munizzi’s song “God Is Here” that song touched my spirit in an amazing way. The scripture that came in my spirit was John 4:23,24 “Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father...
by Betweenus | Jan 24, 2018 | Inspiration
Proverbs 27:17 To become the people God wants us to be, it’s essential that we choose the right relationships. They are extremely important because without them, we will be unable to accomplish much in life. We should pursue relationships with people who: • Build our confidence in God as well as in ourselves. • Encourage us when we are troubled and despondent. • Stimulate us to reach our potential. • Energize us when we are weary. • Comfort us when we are hurting....
