Overcoming Challenges with Deidra Smith

What a great show we had today with Deidra Smith from @DeidraDeandra She's an incredible young woman with a passion to be all God designed her to be and to inspire others to do the same!

Dig Deep, Bow Low, Stand Tall

just some thoughts to spur you on toward being 'you'!

Life Lesson From Mary: I Woke Up Like This!

I've been studying women in the lineage of Christ. Here is part four of my series.
You can view all of the videos here: 
Women In The Lineage of Christ

It's Not How You Start, It's How You Finish!

A life lesson inspired by Bathsheba...finish well!

Life Lesson from Rahab: Who Needs to Hear Your Testimony?

A look at the life of Rahab. The second woman listed in the lineage of Christ.

Life Lessons from Tamar: What are you willing to risk?

Dig into the S.O.I.L!

Here's a simple but effective tool that I'm using to dig into God's Word! I pray that it's helpful for you. Blessings!

The Truth Will Set You Free

The Truth Will Set You Free
25 years ago I broke free from bulimia and today's video is my personal testimony about that struggle. I call it self harm in the video because, for me, fasting was my punishment for binge eating.#bulimia #Truth #MotivationalMonday
Posted by Alida Sharp on Monday, August 17, 2015

Drink Some Water

Draw from TheWell that never will run dry!

Gluten Free Baking

I've had a taste for Carrot Cake for quite a while now. I've been experimenting with different flours and most recently baking with oats and am really excited about how this turned out. It's dense, moist, and full of flavor. Texture wise it's kind of a cross between a cake and a banana bread. Anyhow, it ticked all the boxes for me and I love it!  If I make any modifications in the future I'll let you know.

Alida's Carrot Cake

2 ½ cups oats

2 ripe bananas

2 eggs

2 cups shredded carrots

1 cup diced pineapple

½ cup raisins

¼ cup coconut oil

¼ cup brown sugar

1 Tbsp cinnamon

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

• Mash the ripe bananas and pineapple together in a large bowl. (I used a pastry cutter)
• Add in carrots and raisins.

• Add in eggs, vanilla, and oil, mixing thoroughly.

• Add in oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and sugar, continuously mixing.
• The mixture should be a little thicker than normal cake mix. (It's more like a banana bread texture)

• Pour into pan, greased with coconut oil

• Bake for 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when poked into the center.

Top with a cream cheese frosting if desired or just eat it plain!

God Knows Who You Are

Maybe you don't know who you are...but God knows who you are!

Marriage Monday

‪#‎MarriageMonday‬: when you and your spouse remember 

that you are on the same team you can encourage, support, empower, 

and spur one another on to conquer whatever comes your way!

Learn in the Light

Comparison is the thief of joy

It's so easy to see a post on social media and then think that everyone else's life is perfect. Comparison is the thief of joy. Don't compare your worst to someone else's best. Don't compare your rocky beginning to their triumphal finish. Keep focused on who you are called to be and walk in the joy that He has for you!

The Benefits of Music Education

We had a great show today on Divaz Next Door discussing the benefits of music education with Yoelvis Lunar of Allegro Music School. We were treated to performances by four students; Lorraine, Jessica, Simon, and Marlon, who each did an awesome job! Here's the YouTube link if you missed the live show!

A Few Good Men...

We had a great discussion on Divaz Next Door with these two incredible dads about fatherhood!

A mother's heart...

I'm feeling grateful for the wisdom of my elders today. This quote is from a conversation I had with my Auntie Martha. She always reminds me to stand up and face whatever God allows in my life. And I'm still standing. If you're a mom I hope her words can encourage you as well.

Internet Safety for Kids and Teens

Shasta Wade and I discussing internet safety with the help of special guest Mervin Budram of TAS Belize.

Domestic Violence Doesn't Discriminate

Andrea and I were blessed to have Nicole C. Mullen with us on Divaz Next Door today. She shared her story about domestic violence and gave hope and encouragement to many women through her testimony!

What If?

The thought of seeing a reflection of my character in a mirror drives me to my knees. I pray that my thoughts, actions, and beliefs are in alignment. And I pray that my character reveals an integrity and authenticity that is pleasing to Him.