The end of the school year means lots of celebrations as students prepare for summer and transition from one grade or phase of life to the next. In our household, graduation is hitting differently since on Friday, our one and only child graduated high school. I know there are so many families celebrating, so today, […]
A Love Letter to My Daughter as She Graduates High School
My favorite girl, Well, here we are. Before this week is over, if it’s the Lord’s will, you’ll be a high school graduate. It seems like yesterday I was dropping you off for your first day of kindergarten, which only lasted a few weeks before they skipped you to first grade. Although I know it […]
To the Village that Raised Me: Thank You
I didn’t realize the truth of the saying that it takes a village to raise a child until I moved back to Birmingham in 2006.
Book Spotlight: Disability: An Anecdotal Field Guide for the Rest of Us by Tracee Lydia Garner
It’s April, and I’m back again spotlighting another nonfiction title that was placed on my heart.
Chandra Sparks Splond Is Saying a Prayer for You
Almost every day, I see posts on social media with people requesting prayer, mainly for a loved one or friend who might be going through. I am a strong believer in the power of prayer, so I’m all for these posts. I’ve learned when I see the post or when someone requests prayer to […]
Chandra Sparks Splond Shares Five Scriptures About the Resurrection
It is hard to believe the Easter is almost upon us. Here are a few scriptures to help prepare your heart for the Resurrection.
Nonfiction Books I Love: On Womanhood: Connecting and Thriving in Every Season
It’s the end of March, and I’m back again sharing another nonfiction read. This month, I’m excited to spotlight On Womanhood: Connecting and Thriving in Every Season.
Chandra Sparks Splond Offers Real Talk About Depression
I’m a very private person, but I feel the need to share this in hopes that it will help someone who is going through.
Join Chandra Sparks Splond in Saying a Birthday Prayer
Today is my 51st birthday, and I’m so excited. This year is even more monumental than my 50th for me because neither of my parents lived to see their 51st birthday. What better way to celebrate than with prayer? Please join me in saying a birthday prayer.
Nonfiction Books I Love: The Woman God Created You to Be
If you’ve known me any length of time, you know I absolutely love books. I don’t care whether I’m writing them, reading them or editing them, books just make me happy. It’s one of the reasons I launched my book platform Black Fiction Addiction in 2019, so I can share amazing black books and the […]
