Sometimes we know we’re feeling something, but finding the right words is harder. This printable feelings wheel helps you explore your emotions, moving from broad feelings to more specific words that describe your experience.
Keep it nearby for journaling, personal reflection, or quiet time with God. Use it to pause, name what’s on your heart, and put those feelings into words.
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It’s been a month of Sundays since I wrote a sermon recap. Make that months of Sundays. Charge…
I had the same dentist for the majority of my life. He finally retired two or three years…
Happy Monday! This IS the day the Lord has made. We WILL rejoice and be glad in it.…
Spring has sprung, and so have the weeds in my yard. Actually, the weeds sprung up at the…
I work from home. I sit at the computer all day and do my work. While that would…
It’s another day’s journey, and I am glad about it. My weekend was full of activity and capped…
The urge to write hits me at the oddest times and in the strangest moments. A thought will…
When Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to His…
Let me set the scene for you. Bible Study Mama and I journeyed to Tacoma, Washington last April…
If you have been hanging around here for any length of time, you know I have a ton…
When I was growing up, we were constantly at church. Most certainly, we were there on Wednesday nights,…
Some people dread winter. It is too cold. The trees are bare. The days are shorter. The nights…
For most of my life, I have considered myself a person with a low pain tolerance. I mean,…
I feel all of my feelings deeply. Whether it is hormones or not, my emotions make their presence…
Waves of grief wash over me in the most random moments. I was looking through my Tupperware/random container…
When I was a kid, I was an incessant fingernail biter. Bible Study Mama did not have to…
I have been very lackadaisical about updating my progress on my 39 for 39 list. If you are…
As I browsed my list of 39 activities that I want to complete while I’m 39, I stumbled…
My grandma is not the stereotypical grandma. No. She is different. Upon deeper reflection, her ability to beat…
I like routine. I like order. Slowly, but surely, my schedule is filling back up. I have so…
I took a walk yesterday. Actually, Bible Study Mama and I took a walk yesterday. Walking has been…
Listen, I am in a struggle to get myself together over here. My mind is jumbled with various…
Can I be honest with you? (Even if you just said no, I’m not going to stop. That…
I can get the best insight and receive gentle reminders in the most random conversations. I was chatting…
Maybe three or four years ago, I started having a word for the year. It is a reminder…
2023 rolled into Little Rock with warmer temps and sunny skies. The cold of the last week has…
Social media is a mixed bag. On any given day, my timeline is flooded with a variety of…
You may not be aware of this, but I am a HUGE book lover. I devoured books when…
You would think that a blog about the many ways that I love my Mama would be easy…
I am a girl that wants what she wants…exactly when she wants it. Patience and waiting have not…
In case you had not noticed, I have been in a tug-of-war with consistency lately. I have the…
Any Christians in the building? Any blood-bought believers? Just doing a roll call to see who is tuning…
I can be a creature of habit. Certainly not with everything. But I do some things the same…
Bible Study Mama and I were sitting in a restaurant waiting for our to-go order the other day.…
The problem with writing a blog every day is that sometimes I forget what I have already written…
Do regular, ordinary people still take time out to deep clean their homes? I’m talking about getting on…
Last Wednesday at church was dedicated to mental health. We could choose from classes about grief, Young Adult…
Cats are peculiar. Yes, I am generalizing and advocating the stereotype. I did not grow up wanting to…
And He entered the synagogue again, and a man was there who had a withered hand. So they…
Sometimes I go down rabbit holes. Not literally. Ya’ll know I’m too big for that. What I’m saying…
Remember when Noah was on the ark with all the animals because of the great flood? The people…
Strong people can…and do…break. Ask me how I know. If I had a dollar for each time I…
Do you remember how old you were when you were allowed to use the stove on your own?…
Writing has not always been a form of release for me. I grew up watching soap operas with…
Does anyone have a physical copy of the Bible anymore? Technological advances have made access to the Bible…
Then He commanded the multitudes to sit down on the grass. And He took the five loaves and…
One of the worst parts of the day that Tomica died was the waiting. We waited all day…
Folks have lots of sayings about time. Like it flies when you’re having fun or that it heals…
The season is changing. Winter is giving way to spring in unpredictable weather mood swings. One day, I…
Can you feel it? It goes far beyond setting the “right” atmosphere. It has nothing to do with…
I so want to enter Thanksgiving with an attitude of gratitude and not one of defeat. Holidays are…
Writing a series on things I am grateful for has REALLY made me think. I needed to focus…
Constructing assembly required purchases usually does not intimidate me. I figure if I follow the instructions, things will…
As far back as I can remember, I have had a thing for photos. I would beg Bible…
Okay! Okay! I was just like you. Until three or four years ago, I thought that onesies were…
Did you know that we cannot do life alone? Well, we COULD but that usually does not turn…
In the past, I have been guilty of burning the candle at both ends. Downtime just did not…
You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have…
Road trips have long been part of our family fabric. Car riding is in our blood. We pack…
Reading has long been a passion of mine. There is something about the written word. It transports you…
I was scrolling through my photo gallery on my phone the other day looking for a picture. I…
I recently realized how important my different church families have been in my life. I grew up in…
A clean slate. A new page. A fresh start. New beginnings. After an ending, we get the chance…
I can be a bit weird. I fully own it and am not ashamed of it. After all,…
Why oh why would I be thankful for grief? I am so glad you asked. Initially, I was…
Since I have been on a roll with showing my appreciation for people in my life, I figured…
While I know that I have written about my grandma before and some of our shenanigans, I do…
I NEEDED this gratitude series. I had to have a way to keep my head above water. And…
Although I have struggled to do it consistently this year, I am grateful for the gift of writing. …
I have a deep love and appreciation for quilts. Mainly, the quilts that my great-grandmother made. Ma Patra…
I am eternally grateful for my salvation. No series about my personal thanksgiving could really ever be complete…
Happy, happy, happy, happy, happy Birthday Bible Study Brother. A review of things that I am grateful for…
On today, I express my gratitude for laughter. Listen up guys. Everything that I am grateful for is…
In years past, I have been committed to using the month of November as a time to express…
And she answered and said to Him, “Yes, Lord, yet even the little dogs under the table eat…
Sitting at my computer and typing is a homecoming of sorts for me. I did not realize how…
Another school year has officially begun. Kids have been placed in front of their homes or schools holding…
Yahtzee!!! The box says that it is a game of skill AND chance. The box also says that…
It has been months since I last sat at this computer. I walk by it daily. It sits…
Resurrection Sunday is here. The day that we celebrate Jesus rising with all power in His hands. He…
Happy birthday Tomica! I love and miss you more than I can explain.
Uncle Blue. Tomica. Aunt Linda. Uncle Chauncey. 2021 came in like a wrecking ball. Four members of my…
I have had three whoopings in my life. My Aunt Linda gave me one of them. When you…
Buckle up. Now when you fall out of your seat, do not say that I did not warn…
What is your idea of a good time? Your answer will reveal much about where you are spiritually…
I’m back! Kind of. My sleepless nights have left me with plenty of time to think about Tomica…
It is no coincidence that the sermon series for 2021 is about “Making Your Mark.” It is a…
Typically sleeping is my superpower. No matter what is going on in my world, my body has the…
The grandfather of all zits is currently residing between my lower lip and my chin. He staked a…
This blog is about being transparent. At least it is for me. And in all transparency, I am…
The first Sunday of the new year has rolled in. Dripping with promise. Untapped potential. The year is…
When life gives you lemons, what do YOU do with them? Some folks make lemonade. Others frown at…
When you are raised in the church, New Year’s Eve is not New Year’s Eve without a watch…
How are you spending the last day of 2020? When I was in my teens and early 20’s,…
Ummmmm…someone come check on Fitz the cat. He is currently nestled in his carrier case staring at me.…
Life is so unpredictable. Typically when people say that they are referring to sad moments. Dark times. The…
Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside…
Whew! We made it to the last Sunday of 2020. When the first Sunday of the year arrived,…
It came upon the midnight clear, That glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earth, To…
Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house not a creature was stirring not even a…
I come from a poor family. We didn’t have much. But the Laaaaawd’s been good to me. Now…
Is that the sound of Santa’s reindeer on my roof?!?! Nah…it’s just some creature that is seeking refuge…
We have reached the end of the Rise Up campaign. The weeks have flown by, and I have…
The week of Christmas is here. It may seem weird to you, but being in the middle of…
These kids are on another level here lately. I suppose they have no clue that Santa is supposed…
Has anyone noticed that I have not recapped our Wednesday night Refresh Bible study in a while? I…
It’s another day’s journey, and I am glad about it. Ya’ll today was one of those days. My…
I love makeup. I mean…I do not wear it often, but I enjoy playing with it. When I…
The Rise Up campaign has taken us on a journey. I have certainly been challenged along the way…
I have been so guilty of wishing my life away. On Mondays, I am ready for Friday. When…
Being a Girl Scout taught me lots of life lessons and principles that I carry with me to…
What are you passionate about? Maybe a TV show or your favorite singing group. Maybe it is sports,…
Happy Anniversary to me! One year ago today, I boarded a plane to Utah. Very nervous, but desperate. …
Birthdays have always been a big deal to me. Every year when I was a kid, I would…
How often do we say amen just as a reflex? Listen, I am a church girl through and…
This blog was born after a period of intense pain. I suppose it’s kinda like childbirth. You push…
Christmas is quickly approaching. In years past, we would gather together at my mom’s house to start decorating…
I was going along and minding my business in February when tragedy struck. Okay, I am being a…
Y’all may or may not know this, but I have dipped my toes into the dating pool. Folks…
HELLLLLO DECEMBER! I’m back! I’m back! I’m back! November was truly nourishing for me. Clearly, there is power…
Can you believe that we are already into week nine of our study of the book of Nehemiah??? …
Quilting is a huge thing in my family. For as long as I can remember, everyone has…
I like traditions. There is a comfort in knowing that some things will be just as they always…
Happy Thanksgiving!!! Bible Study Brother has been chugging along and giving it all that he has. He has…
Every time I turn around. Blessings on blessings. Every time I turn around. Blessings on blessings. Sing Anthony…
I wasn’t always the most confident guy. I’m still not to be honest with you. God gave me…
Sermon recap time is upon us. Although I am enjoying my break from daily writing, I must admit…
It’s oxymoronic to be an introvert who also wants to be seen. At least that’s how I see…
For my 18th birthday, my mom and I went on a road trip to St. Louis to see…
My all-time favorite movie is Finding Forrester. I stumbled across it on HBO around 2005 or 2006. I…
My Dad and I don’t have what I would consider the typical father and son relationship. We don’t…
Right before I sat down to write this, I woke up from a nap. As an adult, I…
Heeeeeeey!!!! It’s me. I’m back for our sermon recap. Man, I missed ya’ll. This past week was truly…
I love cooking. So much so that I’ve been to culinary school. Twice! I didn’t finish either time,…
It was placed upon my heart to give roses to those who could smell them and even those…
Growing up in the church for me was a lot like going to a family reunion every Sunday.…
Back in the summer of 2004, I got to spend 3 weeks with my father at Arkansas Governor’s…
There are so many stories I can tell about my mother and how much she has sacrificed for…
Today’s sermon recap is hot off the presses. We have made it all the way to chapter 6…
Hey ya’ll. I am back for a couple of days. Hope you missed me. I missed you! It…
The first friend I ever made in life was Bible Study Girl. She was my best friend in…
I remember back when I was in 10th grade. One of the most prophetic days of my life.…
The picture attached to this blog is an oldy but a goody. Bible Study Brother and I are…
The political climate has been tense, to say the least. I have actively encouraged everyone to get out…
Our journey through the book of Nehemiah has been right on time in my life. At one point…
Outrageous October marched out much the way that it marched in. Bible Study Mama and I committed to…
If a picture is worth 1,000 words, then my facial expressions are worth 10,000 words. When I think…
Adulting is not for the faint of heart. See, in my mind, I was grown long before I…
Love. You cannot turn on the radio without hearing a song about it. One of the songs that…
Did ya’ll know that kids grow, change, and mature? They learn new information constantly. Do not laugh at…
We have reached week four of our journey with Nehemiah. A man who is not a pastor or…
Good morning! Good afternoon! Good evening! Whatever time of the day that you are reading this, I hope…
Early voting began on Monday in Arkansas. On that first day, people stood in line for hours. They…
Now let’s have a little talk with Jesus. Tell Him all about our troubles. He will hear our…
What are you believing God for? It is not a rhetorical question. I really want you to think…
Trauma. An icky subject that people do not like to talk about. Maybe because they do not realize…
Happy Monday! This may be your very first time ever reading this blog. I do not want you…
Perspective is so important. Sweet Baby was explaining one of her games to me. She proudly proclaimed, “I…
For the past year, I have been very self-reflective and introspective. I have been doing the work of…
Isn’t it funny how quickly we lose certain skill sets? If I go without walking for a week,…
Well, it finally happened. I am new to the cat-loving community. And by new, I mean that I…
My grandmother is a masterful storyteller. When I was a kid, I spent my summers with her in…
Well, it’s another day’s journey, and I am glad about it. Last week kicked off the Rise Up…
Unlike many people, I did not get my ears pierced as a baby. I suppose Bible Study Mama…
YA’LL!!!!!! I AM SO BESIDE MYSELF! For those that are not aware, I accepted a challenge for Outrageous…
I will RISE UP and pray for ways to be an ACTIVE participant in building the Kingdom of…
What tickles your funny bone? What causes you to crack a smile? What makes you laugh until tears…
A fresh wind. An unexpected wind. I spent a good 30 minutes on Sunday afternoon being a buffer…
It has been a month of Sundays since I stepped foot into the sanctuary of St. Luke Missionary…
Can I share something with ya’ll? I mean, even if you just said no, I cannot hear you. …
Happy Friday! After an Audacious August where I challenged myself to walk 50 miles, I had a Sedentary…
I was chatting with Bible Study Cousin on the phone on Sunday when there was a knock on…
Yesterday, I shared with you all that the kids that I work with are rough with toys. Heavy-handed,…
Kids. Working with the bright young minds of tomorrow can be a challenge. For me and for them. …
Sunday was all about celebrating “The Strength of a Woman” during our annual women’s day. And oh, what…
My friend asked me how my book writing is going. I had to be blatantly honest with her…
Well, my phone gave up the ghost. It went right on up to that electronics heaven in the…
May your struggles keep you near the crossAnd may your troubles show that you need GodAnd may your…
I am somewhat of a hoarder. I come by it honestly though. My grandma holds on to things…
When I was in the fifth grade, I had my first taste of adult life. We were learning…
Bible Study Brother and I have a tradition of reading book series and discussing them as we read. …
Life can be so complicated. Or maybe I just make it that way sometimes. Ya’ll I will think…
I come from a poor family. We did not have much. But the Lord has been good to…
Faith over fear. Easy to say. Hard to really walk out. We know how Jairus’s story ended, so…
Working with kids can be challenging. Whenever I began working in a new building with a new set…
Today marks one year that I have been blogging. Biblestudygirl.com is one year old!!! 365 days. 12 months. …
Fear is a part of our lives. There is a healthy fear. This is the fear that keeps…
The blessing of writing this blog is that I get to share my personal walk with the Lord. …
Although 19 years have passed, I remember watching the events unfold on September 11, 2001. I was a…
Wednesday night Refresh was a continuation of last week’s Bible study. Ya’ll know technology just would not let…
Fasting. An essential part of every Christian life. Except…let’s be honest. How many of us make it a…
The summer of 2000 was full of new experiences for me. Give me a second to adjust to…
On Sunday, Pastor wrapped up our journey through the book of Habakkuk. And what a journey it has…
Happy Sunday folks!!!! Let me just tell you that I wore myself out yesterday. I got up bright…
My greed, while I was in college, helped start my pitfall into credit card debt. Now when I…
For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of…
It’s me again. Back with another story of my eternal fight to be every woman. I really think…
I am a pretty independent chick. Asking for help is not a strong point. My apartment in Houston…
I am grateful. Every time I reach an uncertain moment in my walk with the Lord, He always…
Lord, it has been quite a week! I was sitting at home minding my business when I got…
Happy Friday! We made it through another work week. Welcome to another installment of my diary. Well, this…
2020 has been the kind of year that has left many of us on the edge of our…
I tend to be a goal-oriented person. While I will veer off course if I see something shiny,…
A familiar sound greeted my ears as I was preparing for work. I had trouble placing the sound…
Let me tell you upfront. Sunday’s sermon was off the chain. Every Sunday I get a word, but…
Good news everyone! We still reads the Bible around here. I am more than 100 days into this…
We’re back at it!!! Bible Study Brother and I decided to have more fun with Bible Study Mama.…
Sizing up objects and getting a good grip on their size is not a strong suit of mine. …
Wednesday night REfresh Bible study at my church is a welcome reprieve in the middle of a busy…
Producers are always pushing out new content for my TV viewing pleasure. Although I spent months watching new-to-me…
Farming runs through my veins. I mean…I guess it does. My great-grandfather was a farmer. My grandmother and…
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who…
A part of me thinks that I came out of the womb taking things into my own hands. …
Losing a loved one is hard. Bible Study Brother and I discuss the ways that we handle grief.…
The early years of my life were spent far out in the country. I am talking about dirt…
After a long week, I am always looking for something to pick me up. Wednesday night REfresh Bible…
Have you ever smelled something, and it brought back a memory? My fragrance of choice was cucumber melon…
Recently I shared with ya’ll that I am participating in a fitness challenge for the month of August. …
2020 has been a challenge for many of us. Global pandemic, financial issues, relationship problems…the list goes on. …
In my quest for a healthy lifestyle, I embarked on a challenge to walk 50 miles in the…
My cat, Fitz, has a water fountain. Listen, I told ya’ll that I like the razzle-dazzle in life. …
You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be…
Bible Study Mama messed me up. When I was a kid, she decided that it was important for…
Everyone has a list of must-haves when they are in the market for a home. My list of…
Relationships are not always what they seem. Sadly, some people stick close to you in an effort to…
We all have different tastes. That goes for food, clothing, décor, relationships, etc. Your idea of delicious food…
Yesterday, I was in virtual attendance at the funeral of Congressman John Robert Lewis. I was late. I…
Most of my workday is spent on the floor. Of course, I have tiny chairs and tiny tables. …
Jewelry is one of my things. I mean…by now you know that I like razzle dazzle. Putting together…
Desperate. Seeking. Longing. In need. Those words perfectly describe the condition I am in right now. The crazy…
The very first month that I moved to Houston a hurricane was forecast to hit the city. Growing…
Greetings from the beach!!!! At least, that’s what today’s blog was supposed to say. My cousin crew planned…
Well, I know it’s been a minute since I reported, but we still reads the Bible over here. …
Don’t mind me. I’m just the girl that almost missed Wednesday night REfresh. I said ALMOST. Relax ya’ll.…
Life with a cat. Is different. I was well versed in life with dogs. My last dog, Fiona,…
After months of being at home, I am still adjusting to work again. Before quarantine, I was accustomed…
I saw by night, and behold, a man riding on a red horse, and it stood among the…
Silence is a virtue. Now that’s not in the Bible (at least I don’t think it is), and…
Ya’ll are going to have to look over me. I am in my feelings a tad bit. Today…
When I sit down at my laptop to write the blog, I can get easily distracted. In the…
Seeing a baby take their first steps is a sweet experience. If you are a softie, like me,…
I just saw the most amazing video. A 13-year old girl climbs a huge rock-climbing wall that ends…
When you sit at my dining room table, you see the words “Blessed Are We…” on my wall. …
The thought of my dream home excites me. Don’t get me wrong. The home that I am currently…
Technology has greatly advanced our ability to multi-task and get things done. It has made many of our…
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5 Wednesday nights at REfresh Bible study…
Fun Fact: When I was in college, I worked at Payless ShoeSource. Way back when they really were…
19. Dance in the rain. I made a list of 37 experiences that I would like to have…
And David danced before the Lord with all his might, and David was girded with a linen ephod.…
Have you ever felt a pull to do something that was outside of your comfort zone? Maybe it…
As I was typing the other day, I heard the weirdest noise. I looked to see where Fitz,…
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4 My Wednesdays have been different since…
Obtaining my Master’s degree was hard work. I remember going to Bible study one Wednesday while I was…
My dolls are a mess! While looking through the toys that I had at my office, I had…
God is up to something special. I can feel it in the atmosphere. Things are different. A change…
Bible Study Mama holds fast to the claim that she prefers comedies over romance when forced to pick…
2020 has been a strange year. I can’t think of any other way to describe it. God has…
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of God. Matthew 5:3 Another Wednesday has…
Although I haven’t mentioned Fitz, my cat, in a while, don’t worry. He’s still here. Not only is…
What they say is true. A picture is worth a thousand words. Maybe even a million words. When…
Yesterday’s sermon covered an often-told Bible story. We revisited the story of the prodigal son. Many of us…
Happy Father’s Day! Let me make a confession. I spend lots of time thinking about a Mother’s Day…
Goooooood morning ya’ll! I’m not going to hold you long. Wednesday nights have become a very integral part…
Competition brings out the beast in me. I’m a winner. I like to win. I want to win. …
Just last week, I was asked what I thought were my strong traits. Patience is the first thing…
My Sunday morning routine is drastically different than what it used to be. Pre-COVID, I would get up,…
Navigating family dynamics has been a struggle at various times in my life. The older I get, the…
Once upon a time, people would go on vacation. They would get on planes. They would pile in…
Wednesday night’s REfresh Bible Study was much needed. I know. I know. I say that about every one…
I haven’t arrived at the place in my life where I make all the right decisions. As a…
The past two weeks have been hectic. The nation has had a lot to process. In all my…
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me, though he…
Although Bible Study Brother can be long-winded, so can I. Someone posted a question on biblestudygirl.com. I thought…
Fun fact: I do not plan my outfits for work. I have a drawer that is specifically set…
When I brush my teeth in the morning, I see my image reflected in the mirror. Brown skin…
In December of 2019, I had my first experience with group therapy with strangers. How did I arrive…
At some point earlier this year, I made a commitment to myself that I would exercise four times…
Sunday’s sermon took us back to the cross on Good Friday. Luke 23:32-47 begins with Jesus hanging on…
Babies are the sweetest thing. They’re innocent. They make the sweetest faces and sounds. They take in the…
“Hey Google! What is the meaning of justice?” Just behavior or treatment “a concern for justice, peace, and…
Do you hear that? That…right there. The still, small voice that’s whispering your name? It’s the voice of…
My eye always wanders to expensive items. Not because of the label on them. I just have an…
Welcome back to “We READS the Bible.” I was so glad to get out of Job. The journey…
Sunday’s sermon was full of meat. I suppose it’s appropriate since today is Memorial Day. Traditionally, people have…
Whether ya’ll realize it or not, WE are journeying through the Bible together this year. As I read…
Once upon a time, travel was my middle name. I made it my mission to get on a…
Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. For if anyone thinks himself to be…
These days, I have time on my hands. I can walk leisurely around my home. Although, I don’t…
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your…
Across the nation, government officials are wrestling with the safest way for us to re-enter society. Some are…
Cooking has long been a passion of mine. I suppose it started with me helping my great-grandmother in…
I have mentioned before that I don’t always make the best decisions. I can be rash. When a…
Whoever has no rule over his own spirit is like a city broken down, without walls. Proverbs 25:28…
But when I looked for good, evil came to me; and when I waited for light, then came…
Nineteen years have passed since I walked across the stage at high school graduation. It was a big…
The Holy Bible is a living Word. You can read the same scripture and get a new revelation…
Mother’s Day has arrived! I’ve shared before that a village raised me. I didn’t just magically become the…
On Wednesday, Netflix dropped the documentary “Becoming” which follows Michelle Obama as she travels on her book tour…
And the servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient…
Quarantine Day (?) began like many others. (I can’t tell you what day it was because they all…
Since life has been a little hectic/scary/frustrating, I have been very intentional about finding the small, sweet things…
Sunday’s sermon had me all in my feelings. Y’all I went on an emotional rollercoaster. My pastor said…
The days are blending together for me. Since I’m inside and/or at home for 98% of my life…
Many times, you don’t miss something until it’s gone. I cannot tell you the number of things that…
Last week Pastor tackled a crucial, yet often misunderstood, aspect of the Christian experience-forgiveness. After licking my wounds…
Pictures capture moments in life that could otherwise be forgotten. They are precious snapshots. I’m particularly drawn to…
My mom tells a story about younger me that is so different from the woman that I am…
Tragedy often comes when we least expect it. It leaps up and yells “Surprise!” We didn’t ask for…
If you had told me one year ago that I would be writing blogs every day about my…
Bible Study Cousin came up with a genius idea for her 40th year of life. She created a…
Are you one of those super serious Christians? Is it hard for you to laugh and smile in…
While I was lounging on the couch, a deluge of rain fell from the sky. Fitz, my cat,…
In an attempt to maintain some normalcy, I decided to establish a routine around here. I gave myself…
Before I joined my current church, I was a member of Bedside Baptist for about six months. If…
Faith. It’s easy to make declarations about having faith when your world is going at a typical pace. …
Your life can change in a single moment. When I hear others say that, I often think of…
One thing I struggle with in life is making choices. ESPECIALLY when I’m given a lot of options.…
I can think of many life changing moments: getting married, giving birth to my son, beginning my career…
My morning routine two to three days out the week consists of pulling into the drive thru at…
Sunday’s sermon cut to the heart of the current atmosphere we are encountering. Pastor spoke of his own…
Howdy! Welcome to BSG week on the Bible Study Girl blog!!!!!! It’s been a minute since I explained…
A storm is brewing. I can hear the thunder rolling. It’s not a constant boom. It comes and…
Adam and Eve lived in paradise. They didn’t have to clock in and out on a job to…
Although I can be rebellious, at my core, I’m a rule follower. I like decency. I like order. …
This blog started out as a way for me to share my faith. In the process, it has…
Technology to the rescue once again! I was celebrating the licensing of Bible Study Brother as a minister…
My first kiss happened in the rain. Not a complete downpour and not a drizzle. It was that…
A diamond is a chunk of coal that did well under pressure. I had a quote like this…
The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that…
My church’s focus this year is on becoming “one.” We’re not supposed to just be people that see…
When I was a kid, I despised peas. I know most kids don’t like vegetables but that wasn’t…
Faith has been a running theme in my life here lately. Saturday was officially my four-year anniversary of…
God has been speaking to me so clearly these days. It’s not an audible voice. Usually while I’m…
I don’t mean no harm. Five simple words. But when my grandmother begins a sentence that way, you…
Wednesdays hold a special place in my heart. Not because it’s hump day, but because I get the…
Love. When I was tasked with writing this entry about love and what it means to me, I…
By now, you probably realize that I like to eat. Nothing thrills my heart more than a casual…
When I’m going on a road trip, I put my destination into Google Maps. Google Maps spits out…
It’s a beautiful day. I was able to sleep in this morning. My feet didn’t have to hit…
I’m a habitual oiler. Anytime I get out of the shower or bathtub, I slather oil everywhere. My…
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ…
If you’ve been reading the blog since the beginning, you may recall that my family has a tradition…
In October of 2019, I had a dream. I’m not using my Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. voice. …
Leave. Expect. Act. We have arrived at the “A” in the L.E.A.P. series that my pastor is preaching…
I’ve been thinking about expectations this week. What am I really expecting of God? How am I living…
I love love. I really, truly do. I’m a sucker for the traditional romantic gestures. Send me flowers. …
Gather round children. I’m going to tell you a story. Although it might seem fictional to you, I…
Cue the trumpets!!! We have reason to celebrate! Why? Because it’s Bible Study Mama’s birthday!!!! Of course, I…
I’ve mentioned before that I don’t like failure. It unsettles me. It makes me feel less than. You…
Since it’s a leap year, we are L.E.A.P-ing in the month of February at my church. Last week,…
Studying my Sunday School lesson takes me down different avenues. Countless concepts jump out at me and command…
Sometimes, I’m clumsy. I have dropped glasses and bowls, and they have shattered. My next move is to…
Ya’ll know I go to Bible Study on Wednesday nights to get refreshed. The good Lord did not…
The hallways at my job are always filled with people in motion. The crowd might be parents dropping…
Standards. Everyone has them, but they’re not all the same for each person. Even people who were raised…
OOOOOOOOooooooo weeeee! Church was on fire yesterday. The sermon challenged me to live my life to the fullest. …
Alright, ladies and gentlemen it’s test time. Take out your pencils. Write your name in the upper right-hand…
Houston is full of fond memories for me. I met amazing people and got to have the coolest…
Do you remember your dreams when you wake up in the morning? I do. When I was in…
As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend. Proverbs 27:17 You may not…
Yesterday was an eventful day. Mondays are typically sermon recaps. And I’ll definitely recap the sermon. But in…
Faith without works is DEAD. That’s not just a catchy opening line. It has proven time and time…
Well, I took on a new role in life. I agreed to teach our adult Sunday school class. …
What happens to a dream deferred? Langston Hughes During my discussion of my faith walk on the Bible…
How do you define family? It’s different for everyone. The way that our individual families operate help us…
Happy Monday everyone! It’s time for your sermon recap, and you’re in for a treat. My church was…
Kids LOVE bubbles and stickers. I’m not kidding. I work with kids that typically range from one to…
You know you’re an adult when water cooler conversation at the office revolves around the landscaping at your…
LaShun Pace Rhodes sings “I Know I’ve Been Changed.” It’s a down home, foot stomping gospel song. You…
Almost five years ago, I got a tattoo. I wasn’t alone. Bible Study Brother and Cousin were there. …
By now, you likely have a better idea of the activities that I like to do for fun. …
Happy Monday morning ya’ll! If you’ve been waiting for the sermon recap, you’re in for a real treat. …
I often hear people say that God can shut doors that no man can open, and He can…
Depression is real. It took about two months for my anti-depressant medication to kick in last year. There…
Wednesday night Bible study at my church is called “Refresh.” It’s a wonderful opportunity to get you over…
Fun Fact: I didn’t want to go to college. I vividly remember touring the University of Arkansas in…
When you look at my age, and my bills, you would consider me a grown-up. I own a…
Well, the Lord did it again. My pastor allowed God to use him in a mighty way on…
Friday night was not what I expected. When I returned from Utah in early December, I was optimistic…
I have the privilege of meeting with the bright minds of tomorrow on a daily basis. I have…
My favorite movie is “Imitation of Life.” If you’ve never seen it, you should check it out. Although…
Happy New Year!!!! (Cue the streamers and confetti.) It’s a celebration! When this is released, I will be…
The last day in the year of our Lord 2019 has arrived!!!! We made it ya’ll!!! This is…
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not see. But without faith…
Whenever it’s time to get the ends of my hair trimmed, I get a blowout. My stylist washes…
It’s the last Saturday of 2019. I don’t know about you, but this year has flown by for…
Although Sweet Baby is only five, she can drop some precious pearls of knowledge. She is in love…
The last Christmas of the decade is over. Let’s have a recap shall we. The alarm clock went…
I know it rubs some people the wrong way that we celebrate Jesus’ birth in the winter. Biblical…
When it comes to Christmas music, “Silent Night” is a classic. I love to hear a clear soprano…
Happy Monday everyone! Christmas week has finally arrived, and our Sunday sermon recap shines a different light on…
Watching Hallmark movies during the Christmas season is one of my things. My mom and I sit and…
Christmas is quickly approaching. As a child, I adored the holiday season. It seemed so magical. And food…
My church had our Christmas Cantata Wednesday night, and it was beautiful. The choir was dressed in all…
God allowed a little girl to be molested for years. She didn’t tell anyone or ask for help. …
Bible Study Cousin asked me if I bought any Bath & Body Works candles on the day of…
Ruth Wakefield was in a hurry one day. She was known for making amazing chocolate butter drop cookies. …
I didn’t want to put a Christmas tree in my house, because I have a cat now. Fitz…
I can’t remember if I shared this before, but I have visual perception issues. I’m using fancy words…
Sometimes a song that I haven’t thought of in forever will pop into my head. Am I the…
I hadn’t flown in the last 8 years. So much has changed since I was a frequent flier.…
Life happens. That’s generally what I say when I’m inconvenienced, or things don’t go my way. I rarely…
Who would have thought that my friend starting a blog would allow little things to start convicting me…
Happy Monday folks! This is your Sunday sermon recap from December 8, 2019. Pastor came from II Corinthians…
This has been quite a week. I may have mentioned before that I do contract therapy. That means…
How do people do life without cousins? It’s a foreign concept to me. As much as they get…
Some years ago, I established a new tradition in my immediate family. We were all gathered to celebrate…
Thanksgiving has passed us by, and Christmas is quickly approaching. When I was a child, this time of…
Anyone that really knows me, knows that I don’t do scary movies. I’m a big baby. A scaredy…
Thank God for technology! I missed service Sunday, because I traveled to Mississippi to celebrate my youngest cousin’s…
I love behind the scenes information. Don’t you? I was all about watching the two-hour Game of Thrones…
I’m single. Like, I’m single single. I’m a lady that lives alone with her cat single. Now that…
The holiday season is upon us. For many of us that means that we get to participate in…
Ya’ll probably get sick of me saying this, but my Pastor has been dropping the unadulterated Word of…
Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. I Chronicles 16:34…
Every year around this time we come together to be with family, friends, and loved ones. We…
I am grateful for my home. Because I was raised by my grandparents (maternal and paternal), I always…
Ms. Bible Study Girl and I have been friends for going on two decades now, and I was…
I should probably start off by saying this is my first time to write a blog entry, so…
When challenged with the task of being asked to write about something I’m thankful for, I must admit…
When I take a moment to meditate on what I’m thankful for, it doesn’t take me long to…
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ…
We lived on Cross Street for most of my life. The picture that accompanies this post was taken…
Brace yourself. I’m going to use a curse word. You ready to hear it???? Well, I warned you…here…
Jeremiah 18 recounts the tale of just one of the many instances that God spoke to Jeremiah, a…
FEAR=False Evidence Appearing Real. This acronym came to me last night, and I knew I needed to write…
Can you hear it? Right there! Are you listening? You still can’t hear it? Settle down. Breathe. And…
Over a month ago, a friend sent me picture of her kids after a Color Run. It jogged…
There are so many different gifts and talents in the body of Christ. Singers, actors, prayer warriors, musicians,…
In working with preschoolers, I spend a little time admonishing them to color in the lines. Inevitably, they…
When I started this blog, my plan was to post maybe three times a week. Let me emphasis…
I have spent a lot of my life bound. Bound by other people’s expectations of me. Bound by…
One day, I wore a Wonder Woman shirt to work. One of my little friends asked why I…
Last Sunday, I attended a floral workshop in Dallas. Why? Because I know that it’s time to level…
Forgiveness is easier said than done at times. Bible Study Brother and I currently have the best relationship…
I was coloring a picture with my little friend the other day. I poured the markers onto the…
The very first blog that I wrote stated that this blog might not be for everyone. If you…
I come from a family of straight shooters. People will tell you what’s wrong with you even if…
When I was a teenager, talking on the phone was my life. I talked so much to my…
I’ve said it before, and I’ll keep saying it…I’m an introvert. Really, I need to stop saying it.…
Rest. It’s almost a curse word in our fast paced society. I have normalized having a life that…
For the past six Halloweens, I have worn my Halloween lashes. They are very long and have red…
We have interesting discussions at work. My coworker shared that she had shown the kids in her class…
Let’s discuss the time that I got drunk. Writing about Noah reminded me about that precarious situation. Let…
But Shem and Japheth took a garment, laid it on both their shoulders, and went backward and covered…
My pastor posed a question using the story of Noah. After the calamities in your life, did you…
If I had known how much I would have to interact with people before I chose my career,…
My prayer life is not where it should be. My cousin taught Sunday School a while back, and…
The day that this particular post is released was going to be my wedding day. If you read…
I really can’t tell you how many times I’ve quit this blog. My life is full. I have…
“I went out full, and the Lord has brought me back home again empty. Why do you call…
What makes someone qualified? Is it having letters behind your name? A degree? Technical training? In the body…
Bible Study Girl was not the original name that I had in mind for this blog. The original…
How do you personally know when God is speaking to you? Christians are known for saying, “Then God…
Even though she is the quintessential definition of a Sour Patch kid, Sweet Baby just melts my butter. …
Super heros are an amazing creation. It’s even more incredible when you know one in real life. To…
Agreeing to disagree is difficult but sometimes necessary. I hadn’t ever really pegged myself as a person who…
“Can you eat an elephant?” A professor in graduate school posed this question to our class. My immediate…
Online dating is interesting. We live in a technologically advanced world. It’s only fitting that the current dating…
Music makes me happy. When I was younger, Boyz II Men was one of my favorite groups. Those…
When I was living with Ma Patra, each person present at the table said a scripture before we…
Although it doesn’t often look like it, I’m invested in my hair. I mentioned previously that, at one…
$225,000. I got paid today, so it was time to sit down and figure out this bill situation. …
Rats terrify me. Especially the rats that took over my home. I’m not being deep or poetic. I’m…
I confessed Christ at Sam’s Club on a Saturday. Way back when the Metroplex Event Center was a…
Confidence is not my strongest trait. When things get difficult or seem like they’ll be too hard, I…
Racism exists in the body of Christ. And it’s unfortunate. My Bible doesn’t read like there will be…
I have been a member of three different, dynamic musical groups. I told you my life was a…
Six years ago this November, a couple days after my 26th birthday, my uncle was shot and killed.…
Murder. I told you in the first blog that it played into my story. I couldn’t have ever…
Kids say the darndest things. I should know because my 9 to 5 puts me in close contact…
Am I the only one that has a habit that they’re unaware of? My cousins and I went…
My brother and I could not have more different learning to read stories. I was a fluent reader…
We don’t get to choose our family. And we don’t get to choose our divine connections. God places…
Who do you look like? Are your family genes strong? Do people look at you and say “I…
We aren’t born knowing what expectations we should have for ourselves. It isn’t something you just stumble across…
Nobody wants me and Tomica to be on the same team when we have game night. Because we’re…
I’m fat. I have a serious passion/addiction/obsession with food. I eat when I’m happy. I eat when I’m…
These blogging topics come from some of the most mundane situations in my life. We were decorating for…
My pastor always says that you should be a member of a church where you’re going AND growing. …
Anybody a fan of TLC’s TV show, “Say Yes to the Dress?” I am. I love to watch…
My bank account is in the negative. I have a great paying job. So great, that when I…
Why the #wepreach hashtag? It was not my idea. My pastor preached a sermon about Naaman. Naaman was…
Something happened to me. On a Wednesday night at church. I was minding my business. The guest preacher…
People always remember where they were when they experience life changing events. I was laying on my couch…
I climbed a mountain. I’m not being deep or spiritual. I mean that I literally climbed a mountain. …
“For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another…
It all began on Saturday, November 9, 2013 and has yet to end. “What began?” you may ask.…
Once upon a time, on a street in the south side of Little Rock, there lived a little…
