Whether it’s someone hurting you or you feeling as though something you’ve done is not worthy of forgiveness, there are some days where the act of forgiveness just weighs on you. During those times, where are a few scriptures to help you.
Help Me Celebrate My Third Blogiversary!
Do you know what tomorrow is? It’s my blogiversary. October 16 marks the third anniversary of when I officially launched my blog, which back then was called Magic City Momma. Over the course of the last three years, I have published about 750 blog posts. What an awesome blessing for someone who back in 2015 […]
Author Lisa Watson Visits, and Things Get Spicy
National bestselling author Lisa Watson is spicing things up. I recently talked with her about her short-story contribution to a new anthology.
Five Ways to Help a Hurting Friend
It’s so hard when you see someone you love going through something. If you’re anything like me, you feel helpless. Maybe you want to help, but you just don’t know how. Here are a few ways to help a hurting friend.
Meet Clarissa Reese, Ed.D., the October 2018 Momma of the Month
The October Momma of the Month Clarissa Reese, Ed.D., has spent a lot of time guiding kids, but she wants to make the biggest impact on her daughter’s life.
Denise Jeffries’ Contribution to Decades Project Brings ‘Consequences’
Author Denise Jeffries is give us a peek into romance in the new millennium with her contribution to the Decades project, Inconsequential Consequences.
Join Chandra Sparks Splond in Saying a Prayer for Our Jobs
Today, please join me in praying for our jobs.
Fall 2018 Books I’m Excited About
Fall kicks off this week. It’s one of my favorite seasons of the year. Hopefully the weather will cool off a little, and there are plenty of great books for reading. Here are a few I’m excited about.
Chandra Sparks Splond Shares Six Scriptures for Rough Seasons
Some days, I seem to be chasing hope.
Author Patricia Sargeant Shares Taste of Her Fiction Writing Course
If you’ve been thinking about writing a novel, but you’re not sure how to go about it, author national bestselling author Patricia Sargeant is offering a writing class for beginning, intermediate and advance writers. Today, she’s stopping by to share a sneak peek of her course, The Write Spot.
National Bestselling Author J.D. Mason Is Quite ‘the Woman’
National bestselling author J.D. Mason is a woman on a mission to share stories in her own unique way.
Join Chandra Sparks Splond in Saying a Prayer for Enemies
During Bible study last week, my pastor mentioned that it takes a mature Christian to pray for your enemies. It got me to thinking that of all the prayers I’ve offered on my blog, I’ve never done one for enemies. We all have them, so here goes.
Fall 2018 TV Shows and Movies I’m Excited About
It’s shaping up to be a fall full of must-see TV and movies. I searched online and found quite a few shows I’m looking forward to. Check them out. Thanks to TV Guide and The New York Times for the information. Please note shows are listed in order of premiere dates, and these dates are […]
Author Deborah Fletcher Mello Is Living the ‘Dream’
I always love talking with author Deborah Fletcher Mello. Today’s visit is a little bittersweet because she’s talking about A Stallion Dream, the last book in her Stallion family series for Harlequin’s Kimani imprint.
10 Scriptures for When You Feel Overwhelmed (Best of Book of Splond)
There are still a few more official days of summer here in Birmingham, but the fast pace of the school year is once again under way. Between helping with homework, trying to get dinner on the table, and shuttling kids to practices, in addition to everything else you have going on, if you’re anything like […]
Meet Katrina Watson, the September 2018 Momma of the Month
With two toddlers, nonprofit executive Katrina Watson has her hands full, but I’m pretty sure she wouldn’t have it any other way. She took time out of her business schedule to visit with me today.
Author Zuri Day Adds a Little More ‘Love’ to the Decades Project
It’s a great day to visit with author Zuri Day who is here to talk about her contribution to the Decades project, Thug Love.
Join Chandra Sparks Splond in Saying a Prayer for Grandparents
Grandparents Day, which is September 9, is a little bittersweet for me this year. It’s the first one since my maternal grandma, Lela Mae Jones, passed away on May 14. She was my last living grandparent, and I miss her every single day. Please join me in saying a prayer for grandparents.
Tiffany L. Warren Discusses Her New Novel ‘The Outside Child’
Can love really conquer all? Author Tiffany L. Warren explores this subject in her latest release, The Outside Child.
Vanessa Davis Griggs Shares Excerpt from Her New Devotional
My good friend Vanessa Davis Griggs is visiting today to share an excerpt from her first nonfiction book, May I Have A Word with You?
