For many women, motherhood offers clarity into finding their passion and pursuing their dreams. Such is the case for promotion strategist LaShaunda C. Hoffman who launched Shades Of Romance after the birth of her son.
Birmingham’s SpeakFirst Students Talk Their Way to Success
With spring right around the corner, here’s something from the Book of Splond archives.
Dr. Leesha Ellis-Cox Shares the Real Deal on Depression and the Believer
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.
Renee Spivey Discovers the Importance of Fervent Prayer
Account manager and entrepreneur Renee Spivey is a living witness that fervent prayer changes things. She found out this truth when she read the book that changed her life.
Meet Terri Coleman, the March Momma of the Month
March’s Momma of the Month Terri Coleman, Ed.S., is a momma on a mission to make a difference in the lives of the kids she serves as a counselor at Brock’s Gap Intermediate School (BGIS), but first and foremost in the lives of her own babies.
It’s Like That
After suffering a tragic loss ten years ago, twenty-six-year-old Jasmine Richardson has traded her love of lyrics for writing legal briefs. It only takes one encounter with the microphone for Jasmine to realize the music is still in her heart—if only it could pay the bills. After making some bad decisions, Jasmine is thrown […]
Author Kim Cash Tate Wants to Help Readers Cling to God
Author Kim Cash Tate wants you to know that when you cling to God, He is faithful. I recently spoke with Tate about her latest release.
Actress Leslie J. Frye Finds Her Passion In Performing
Leslie J. Frye was born to perform, and God answered her prayers to do that in an unexpected way. I’m excited for you to get to know her and for you to check out her work, if you haven’t done so already. Introducing my friend Leslie…
Priscilla C. Johnson Shares the Book That Changed Her Life
Equal Employment Opportunity/ADA Coordinator Priscilla C. Johnson knows a thing or two about books—in fact she has a book club celebrating that love. I recently spoke with her about the book that changed her life.
Love Doesn’t… In Honor of Teen Domestic Violence Abuse Month
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness month. In honor of that, I’ve decided to rerun this post I did a while back.
Author and Publisher Bettye Griffin Takes a Chance on Love
Almost 20 years ago, Bettye Griffin decided to take a chance on love, and if the more than 30 romance and women’s fiction titles she has published are any indication, it seems the gamble has paid off. I recently spoke to the author and publisher about her latest book.
Dr. LoRissia R. Autery Gives Birth to Her Childhood Dream
Dr. LoRissia R. Autery was born to be an obstetrics gynecologist. I recently spoke with the doctor about her calling and her practice.
Chandra Sparks Splond Offers a Prayer for Inner Strength
If you’re anything like me, most days you spend so much time taking care of and praying for others that you forget to take care of and pray for yourself. Then you have that one moment where you feel overwhelmed, lost and alone, and you realize how important it is to pray for yourself, especially […]
Odessa Rose Discusses the Book that Changed Her Life
For author and supervisor Odessa Rose, the book that changed her life forced her to dig deep.
Do You Realize That Today Is the New Tomorrow?
Can you believe we’re already eight weeks into 2017?
Vivian Kay Knits Together Life-Changing Christian Fiction
Christian fiction author Vivian Kay explores how one decision can create a series of life-changing events in her latest release, Knit Together.
Dr. Mildred D. Watson Seeks to Break the Cycle of Abuse
Dr. Mildred D. Watson invites you to join her as she launches 1 Love Ministries and wraps up her Seven Sundays of Prayer and Praise to help break the cycle of abuse. I recently spoke with Watson about her efforts.
Join Chandra Sparks Splond in Saying a Prayer for Love
It’s the day after Valentine’s Day, and it occurred to me that there are many people waking up today who for whatever reason are feeling shortchanged in the love department. Today, please join me in saying a praying for love.
Sonja Sherrer Shares the Gift that Changed Her Life
Thanks to a gift from her grandmother, Sonja Sherrer learned at an early age not only that words have power, but they can also lead to discovering your passion. In today’s installment of Thank-a-Book Tuesday, Sherrer shares the book that changed her life.
A Love Letter to My Daughter Before She Falls in Love for the First Time
My Sweet Girl: People told me when I was pregnant with you that the years would fly by, and now that you’re knocking on the door of 13, I see that more and more every day. You’re becoming a young woman right before my eyes, and since I’m being honest, while I love seeing you […]
