Category: Antonique
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The Sweet Life
In my woman’s study bible, I recently fell upon an excerpt about bitterness. It proved extremely relevant to what God had been revealing to me and it tied in nicely with my recent study of Ruth at a weekly morning bible study. The scripture focus Hebrews 12:15 states, looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the…
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Tough Times Don’t Last
Tough people do. She is strong. Proverbs 31:25 In my recent scripture study, I’ve been focusing on James chapter 1. James 1:2-4 states, “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of various kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish it’s work so…
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Team Rose
With family & family friends at the Scope it Out 5K in Washington, DC My mother, Katherine ‘Rose’ had a heart of gold, and spent her life helping those she saw in need. Even after she was diagnosed with cancer, she still dedicated her life to helping her family, friends, and others who needed help.…
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Fasting and Putting Your Priorities in Order
Mark 9: 29- And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting. I recently completed a fast, and God revealed a lot to me during this period. Yet, he didn’t reveal what I was looking for- a way out of my problems. He has provided what I…
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Travel Diaries: California Dreamin
My husband and I went to Southern California last week. While there, we caught up with family, old friends, and got to sight see a bit. Despite being jet-lagged the whole time I truly enjoyed myself, and we wouldn’t mind moving there in the future. We attended my oldest nephew’s graduation in Los Angeles. He…
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Shameless Maya Makeover
My sister, LaTasha was given a makeover by the one and only Shameless Maya last month. Tasha is very selfless and hardworking, so I nominated her for the makeover to let her know that our family sees her perseverance and that we have her back. Maya agreed that Tasha would be the perfect choice, so…
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Travel Diaries: Dominican Republic
I got the chance to go to the beautiful Dominican Republic for my friend’s wedding at the gorgeous Iberostar Grand Bavaro Hotel. I stayed with her family in a condo in Cap Cana on a marina (beautiful as well). I had such a great time with them. They are a tight Christian family, and I…
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Always in My Heart, My Mother
Mommy & me Last Mother’s Day, I remember talking to my mother on the phone between services at my church in Lexington, MA (Grace Chapel). During the first service I volunteered in the youth ministry. Between services I called my mother to see what she was up to. I watched the children on the playground…
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Why I Chose the Unique Life
When I was a child, I had no problem speaking my mind, dressing the way I wanted to, and coming up with dreams out of this world. Frankly, I didn’t bother myself with what anyone thought of me. As I got older, I started to realize that I was different. I began to compare myself to…
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Because He Lives
Happy Easter! The old hymn Because He Lives has been on my mind lately. Here is the first verse with the chorus: God sent His son, they called Him, Jesus; He came to love, heal and forgive; He lived and died to buy my pardon, An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives!…
Our Unique Life 