03 Oct
Blog, Friendship, Relationships

My Sister’s Keeper

Are we our sister’s keeper? As women of faith, we are called to be our sister’s keeper, but what does that mean? In the biblical story of Cain and Abel, we see how envy and jealousy can lead to harm and destruction. But as we learn to love God with all our heart, mind, and strength, we can love our sisters in faith and be their keeper. So, today, let us choose to bless others, pray for them, and be intentional in our relationships. Will you be your sister’s keeper? Say yes, and let’s keep on keeping on together.

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Forgive
07 Jun
Blog, Relationships

F______ THAT! (Forgive)

I know sometimes as we face certain obstacles and frustrations in life, our defenses tell us to “F it” or forget it. But that’s only in theory. Those offenses or emotions that we put out of our mind, on the backburner, or that we suppress…are only lying dormant. They’re not gone. They’re just waiting for the right time to resurface. And by right time I mean a time where we’re forced to bring those offenses up or to face them.

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29 Apr
Blog, Encouragement, Faith

When It Rears Its Ugly Head

“Rear its ugly head” is a term I have heard people say when referring to problems. Meaning, as soon as things seem to be going well, here comes something bad that happens that “rears up its ugly head.” When trouble “rears its ugly head” don’t get off course or become afraid. Make the necessary adjustments, but don’t quit.

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29 May
Blog, Encouragement, Faith

Dawn of a New Day

Dawn of a New Day 365. Who ever thought that the 4-letter word I almost hated as a child...would end up being my platform? Hello! My name is Dawn Charleston-Green, and I am pleased to welcome you to my new blog. The name again is... Dawn (like the morning), Charleston (like the city), and Green (just like the color); and yes, I play off my name all the time, but it wasn't always that way. A little history As a child, I disliked my name. I won't say that I hated it...but I wasn't particularly fond of it AT ALL. I knew that it was different...but why was it different? And better yet, why was it so short?

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