It’s inevitable. One day you’ll look up, and your baby will no longer be a baby, but a big boy or girl ready to start elementary school and face the world. While you’re making their lunch or getting a list together to take them school shopping, make sure you’ve prepared them in other ways too.
Five Things Your Child Should Know Before Starting Kindergarten
Even though temperatures say otherwise, summer only officially began a few weeks ago. For some, school starts back in a couple weeks, so if you haven’t done so already, it’s the perfect time to start preparing your child for next school year. Many students will be transitioning to kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school, as […]
Book Spotlight: May I Have a Word with You? by Vanessa Davis Griggs
It’s time for my monthly nonfiction spotlight, and for June, I’m excited to share a book that sure to be a blessing to you by my friend and fellow author, Vanessa Davis Griggs.
Summer 2022 Movies and TV Shows I’m Excited About
Summer officially hits this week, so it’s time to slow things down. If temperatures stay the way they’ve been for the last few weeks, I foresee even more indoor activities in my future, namely vegging out in front of the TV. Here are a few movies and shows* I’m excited about this summer.
Join Chandra Sparks Splond in Saying a Prayer for Daddies
With Father’s Day right around the corner, please join me in praying for daddies and daddy figures.
Join Chandra Sparks Splond in Saying a Prayer for Graduates
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 […]
Chandra Sparks Splond Shares 10 Scriptures About Love
Even though Valentine’s Day is over, I think it’s still a great time to talk about love. Here are a few scriptures to remind you love is always in season.
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 […]
10 Scriptures for When You Feel Overwhelmed
We’re only a month into the new year, and honestly, I’m feeling extremely overwhelmed. Based on the post I’ve seen on social media, I don’t think I’m alone. Here are a few scriptures I’ve found that have helped me:
Have You Felt Like Giving Up Lately?
There have been days where I’ve felt like giving up.
Remembering the Life and Legacy of a King
A few years ago, I went to Memphis, Tennessee, for a work conference. While I learned a lot during the three days I was away, the most memorable part for me was visiting the National Civil Rights Museum, which is on the grounds of the Lorraine Motel where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated […]



















