Black Women and the Slick Side of the Mountain

This morning, while walking with one of my sole sisters, we found ourselves discussing the world we’re living in right now, its weight, its contradictions, its expectations, and its constant demands on our spirits. Somewhere in the middle of that conversation, a song rose up in me: “I’m comin’ up on the rough side of […]
Detroit to Canada: What Travel Taught Me About Immune Resilience

After running my 16th half-marathon across the Detroit–Canada border, I realized travel feels different now. Since COVID, our immune systems have changed, here’s why travel hits harder and how to recover faster.
Trying New Things: My First Taste of Rhubarb

One of the best parts about being part of a local community-supported agriculture program (CSA) is the surprise factor. Every two weeks, from May through October, I swing by the It Takes a Village Community Farm to pick up a fresh assortment of locally grown produce. Most of the time, I’m greeted by familiar favorites, […]
Financial Wellness: The Freedom in Facing Your Finances

The post emphasizes that wellness encompasses various dimensions, including financial wellness, which is often neglected. It defines financial wellness as feeling in control of money, aligning decisions with values, and highlights the negative impact of financial stress on well-being. The author encourages proactive financial habits and a whole-person approach to wellness.
New Devotionals to Restore, Uplift, and Renew Your Faith

There’s a certain kind of peace that comes with cracking open a devotional, especially one that feels like it was written just for you, in this exact moment of your life. It’s that small pause in the middle of a chaotic day, the whisper of reassurance in your ear, the reminder that you’re not alone […]