Have you ever been in a bad relationship and you’ve known you should leave, but for whatever reason you stayed, only to have the other party break up with you before you could break up with them?
Life Lessons for My 50th Birthday
Yesterday I turned 50th. While this birthday has me excited, it also has me in a reflective mood. My daddy passed away when he was 49, and my momma died when she was 50, and after recently developing a blood clot in my lung, I find myself thinking a lot about life, what I want […]
Join Chandra Sparks Splond in Saying a Birthday Prayer
I’m counting down the days until my 50th birthday. What better way to celebrate than with prayer? Please join me in saying a birthday prayer.
Dr. Leesha Ellis-Cox Shares the Real Deal on Depression and the Believer (Best of Book of Splond)
Mental health is something many in the black Christian community shy away from discussing. That’s why I’m honored to have board certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist Leesha M. Ellis-Cox, M.D., M.P.H., back today to do a guest post on depression and the believer. Welcome, Dr. Ellis-Cox.
Join Chandra Sparks Splond in Saying a Prayer for Love
Yesterday was Valentine’s Day, and it occurred to me there will be many people waking up today who for whatever reason feel shortchanged in the love department. Today, please join me in saying a prayer for love.
My All-Time Favorite African-American Romantic Movies
I am a sucker for love. I can watch romantic movies all day. There are a few that are my favorites that I can watch repeatedly no matter how many times they come on. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I thought I would share some of my all-time favorite movies. Maybe you and your […]
Have You Felt Like Giving Up Lately?
If you’re anything like me, the last year has had its share of moments where you’ve felt like giving up.
Remembering the Life and Legacy of a King
This year the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday has even more significance because on January 20, 2021, we will usher in a new part of history when Kamala Harris makes history when she becomes not only the first woman but the first African-American woman to hold the office of Vice President of […]
2021 Movies and TV Shows I’m Excited About
Even though we’re only a few days into 2021, and it’s already proven to be its own reality show, there are still a few movies and TV shows I’m excited about this year.
Join Chandra Sparks Splond in Saying a Prayer for the New Year
From my family to yours, Happy New Year. What better way to start 2021 than by praying. Please join me in saying a prayer for the New Year.