My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. – Maya Angelou
This summer, I was faced with many challenges, but the largest one of all was friendship. However, through my eyes, it was the best summer for those challenges. I firmly believe that God puts these obstacles in our life so we can grow and learn to trust his plan. Today I want to briefly highlight …
Hey guys, It’s been a while, and for that, I'm sorry! However, I do want to wish you all a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year! I know how important the holidays are, especially celebrating the savior’s birth! Today's post will hopefully inspire you to think about your own heart and passion and, even …
Hi, friends! Welcome back; it’s been awhile! Lately, I've noticed people sharing their stories. In today's blog, I would like to share my story with you! Grab your reading glasses, pop some popcorn and read my story! My 9th-grade year of high school, I wanted to end my life by committing suicide. I felt very …
Dear Friends and Family, I would like to share about an exciting opportunity I’ve been given this summer. I have prayed and thought about it a lot, and feel that God is calling me to the mission in Jamaica. From July 15th to July 22nd. we will fly to Montego Bay, Jamaica and take a …
In 6th grade, I wanted nothing more than a friend. In the neighborhood where I was raised, making friends was something you had to think twice about. The "friends" in my neighborhood were the type that would get you into trouble; the kind of trouble that would last a lifetime. I remember having a set …
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One of the most complex questions to be asked and to answer is, "what is love?" As you're reading, think about how you describe love. Think about the last person you said "I love you" to. Think about what it means to love without cause. "Love is like a friendship caught on fire. In the …
"In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." - MLK Jr. Watching someone being bullied and to get bullied are two different things. We often are quick to turn away or stand there as someone we may or may not know gets their whole world turned …
Monday, January 16th, I attended the 36th annual Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast and got to hear an amazing speech from author and writer Wes Moore. He spoke in great detail about how MLK Jr. fought for the rights that were denied to us African Americans. He explained how MLK Jr. didn't raise a hand to his enemies, …
Most people I know have a dream. In fact, I’ve asked hundreds, if not thousands of people about their dream. Some willingly describe it with great detail and enthusiasm. Others are reluctant to talk about it. They seem embarrassed to say it out loud. These people have never tested their dream. They don’t know if …
In life, we are constantly being taught by our parents, teachers, friends and even strangers. I often say to myself that when you meet, talk or interact with someone they’ll leave a footprint in your life. Good or bad, it’s up to you to take what that person said, did, or experienced and make it …
Hey Im Donchell and This Is My Reason To Smile 