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You Can Get back up again!
Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and...

MichelleRena
Apr 25, 20242 min read


Stay the course Sis!
Be still, and know that I am God. PSALM 46:10 ESV Whether it’s a job or a relationship we feel “stuck” in, we’ve all had that uneasy...

MichelleRena
Apr 24, 20243 min read


Cherish the Days
Enjoy the Little Moments But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years and a thousand...

MichelleRena
Apr 23, 20242 min read


A Prayer for Patience Through Grace
As a mom, I know that patience is something we all need to have more of and so do our kids too! I know you feel me! There are days when...

MichelleRena
Apr 22, 20242 min read


Embracing the Holy Spirit Everyday
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. JOHN 10:27 ESV Some of us know when God is talking to us, while others...

MichelleRena
Apr 21, 20242 min read


Stop Comparing: There’s no one like you
For so many days my thoughts were plagued as it related to Kai and her Autism diagnosis with things like “I should’ve done this”, “I...

MichelleRena
Apr 19, 20243 min read


About Grace: I Gotta Be Me!
”But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more...

MichelleRena
Apr 18, 20243 min read


Repurposing the Stress in Blessings
I had a supervisor in the past that would constantly remind of Philippians 4:6-7 whenever my anxiety for home or work would overtake me....

MichelleRena
Apr 17, 20244 min read


Autism Doesn’t Have A Look
It’s in our human nature to judge others. We judge people for their actions, their choices, and sometimes even for their physical...

MichelleRena
Apr 16, 20243 min read


Made for this
But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God.” LUKE 1:30 NIV This weekend after another doctors...

MichelleRena
Apr 15, 20243 min read


Restoration
Before I even begin, let me address the elephant in the room. You all hadn’t heard from me since September 2023! I know, I know! Trust...

MichelleRena
Apr 14, 20242 min read


Angered Gratitude
This post has been sitting since August. I couldn't finish it because well, my emotions wouldn't let me. Sacred Rage Pissed off joy My...
Monica Odom
Sep 14, 20231 min read
It’s Growing Season!
Check out today's Daily Deposit! It’s May which means it’s graduation season but not just for students! It’s also graduation season for...

MichelleRena
May 25, 20231 min read


My Daily Bread is Prayer
I know I say it all the time, but Life really do be LIFE-ing but I am determined to continue to comandeer the life I desire for myself...

MichelleRena
Apr 16, 20232 min read


Not your average Resurrection Day story
Last night I watched a movie called "Praise This" starring Chlöe Bailey on Peacock and boy did it open up a can of emotional worms. I...

MichelleRena
Apr 9, 20232 min read


An ode to my mental health…
***Disclaimer*** I have been writing posts and not publishing them because I needed to journal but was ready to have the actual...

MichelleRena
Mar 1, 20232 min read


Parenthood...the toughest hood
Yall...tomorrow I will have been a mother by birth for 13 years! (I've been a mother by love for about 20.) Nothing in life could have...
Monica Odom
Jan 4, 20232 min read


Vision in 2023
"Hey, big head!" *me talking to myself* 2023 feels flirty. I have never done a vision board. It only recently became a blip on my...
Monica Odom
Jan 1, 20231 min read


2022 Closeout
The new me was birthed earlier this year, I'm just waiting on the new year to catch up. As I reflect on 2022 and prepare to enter the new...

MichelleRena
Dec 31, 20223 min read


2022 Reflections
Hey, fam!!! It's been too damn long. Yeah, I know. I'm the one that controls that. I've been in Germany for almost 5 months, and let's...
Monica Odom
Dec 31, 20222 min read


Trusting the Divine Plan
Healing is not linear. Lessons repeat until you learn to approach them differently.
Monica Odom
Apr 32 min read
Happy International Women’s Day!!
Although every day is a day to celebrate women over here, I couldn’t let the day end without formally acknowledging International Women’s Day! I hope each and every one of you had a day filled with peace and that you found joy in at least one moment! In spite of the enemy’s attempts to steal, kill, and destroy I found joy in being able to worship in person today. I have missed church three Sundays in a row and that just isn’t my jam. My pastor delivered a powerful word (per u

MichelleRena
Mar 81 min read


Book Reviews
Instead of doing a review, I've decided to link the previous 14 books, because the backstory is necessary before you get into Quasim and Blair's love.
Monica Odom
Mar 81 min read


Misery loves company
I know that's hella cliche, but it doesn't make it any less true. People who are miserable want nothing more than to bring you into their hell. But just because they want to go to hell doesn't mean you have to join them. Respectfully, you can go to hell all by yourself. I took this one to tiktok first because I needed to express my sentiments out loud. This is a season of enforcing boundaries! If you are committed to living in a hell filled state, I will not being joining you

MichelleRena
Mar 51 min read
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