We’ve been doing this COVID thing for well over a year, and although we see light at the end of the tunnel thanks to vaccines, there is still a lot going on. I still can’t get on social media these days without seeing news articles with death counts, not to mention posts about someone being […]
Eight Ways to Spend Time with God
If you’re anything like me, you desire a closer walk with God, but between juggling all the hats you wear and trying to get meals on the table, there never seems to be enough hours in the day. You would be amazed at how spending just five or 10 minutes with God can bless your […]
Chandra Sparks Splond Shares Five Scriptures About the Resurrection
It’s hard to believe Easter is almost upon us. Here are a few scriptures to help prepare your heart for the Resurrection.
A Blessing Is Still a Blessing
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.