THE FIRST MIND ADVANTAGE

All my life, my mother has told me to always go with my first mind. When I was an athlete, taking a test, and just general life decisions, always go with that first mind. To this day, she still tells me the same thing, and when I don’t do it, I have to hear it again. 

Now that I’m an adult and I’ve spent time getting to know God, I understand the weight of her words. That first mind idea is usually from God, because that’s the idea that tends to come without us thinking about the situation. I’ve learned that sometimes God will speak to you before your brain can get in the way. His word says your mind is hostile towards Him (Romans 8:7). So even in something that you may deem not a big deal, your mind will fight God on it. 

That’s where second-guessing comes in. I am a chronic second-guesser. Then I dwell on the fact that I didn’t go with that first mind. I take that back. I beat myself up. Badly. All I had to do was go with the first thought, and we wouldn’t be in this predicament right now. Lately, I’ve been doing a lot of second-guessing. And it’s caused me to miss out on things and have to go the extra mile to fix it. 

Proverbs 3:5-6 (AMP) says, “Trust in and rely confidently on the Lord with all your heart. And do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways, know and acknowledge and recognize Him, And He will make your paths straight and smooth [removing obstacles that block your way].”

God sees everything, and He knows everything. He knows the outcome of any decision you make, and He’s trying to make it easier and safer for you. I believe that when we second-guess, we doubt God and are showing Him that we don’t trust Him now. Granted, the first thought isn’t always correct, but 9/10 it usually is. Every now and then, instinct may creep in and try to steer us in a direction, but that first mind is usually God. 

Go with God today, Krispy. HE DOES NOT MISS. And trust me when I say this, the alternative ain’t all that great. 

I love you, and I want you FREE. Peace and Blessings.

GRACE YOURSELF

 I have a major issue with time management. I’ll be on time, then I’ll just kind of lounge around or doom scroll until I have to scramble to get ready for the day. I do it almost religiously, then beat myself up with shoulda, coulda, wouldas the entire time. I know, insane. I understand that there are times when you can’t control what happens, but being in a rush almost every day can be avoided. 

Sometimes when I’m running late and freaking out, my husband will tell me to give myself grace. He sees how frustrated and irritated I get, so he tries to help me calm down and move forward. God bless him for how he deals with my shenanigans lol. 

Yesterday, in the midst of the scramble, I received a revelation. Giving myself time to prepare is giving myself grace. By giving myself time, I give myself peace. I can move at a normal pace instead of speed preparing (which I’m not super great at anyway, but that’s another story for another day). Giving myself time allows me to treat my body with care. It regulates my nervous system because once I’m in speed mode, my mind is all over the place. 

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (CSB) says, “Don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought at a price. So glorify God with your body. ”

When you allow yourself an adequate amount of time, or more than enough time, to get ready for your day, you are showing your body love and kindness, which are fruits of the Spirit. You are showing God you respect your time on this Earth, and you respect the body He made specifically for you. You show Him you love Him by loving yourself, the one He created and loves. You show Him respect by protecting your body and mind. You exhibit the wisdom He gave you when you prepare properly. You glorify God by honoring your body and your time. 

If you’re like me and you wait around until the last minute to prepare for your day, start today by giving yourself grace. Whatever that looks like for you. Start preparing some things the night before. Wake up an hour before you have to leave and not an hour before you have to be at your destination (there’s a difference). Put your mind and body at ease. We’re always ripping and running and our brains are working overtime every hour of every day. This one act of kindness towards yourself can rewire your brain and regulate your body for the rest of the day, and when it becomes a habit (gotta be consistent), the rest of your life. Get ready a little earlier today. Grace yourself. 

Always remember that I love you and I want you FREE IN CHRIST. Peace and blessings. 

EMPTY THE CLIP

 Hey hey, what is up?! HAPPY NEW YEAR! I pray it’s off to a great start. 2025 was a time for me, and I’m sure it was one for you as well. But it’s over now, and 2026 has made her entrance!

This year, do everything God has told you to do. Pray more, fast more, seek Him more. Complete every assignment. Write the book. Write the script. Write the song (a lot of writing, lol). Start the business. Start the ministry. Whatever it is He told you to do, get to it. If you’re anything like me, you’ve been putting it off for too long anyway. 

Also, be obedient. Do what God told you to do how He told you to do it. THIS IS VITAL AND NOT UP FOR DEBATE. 

If you’ve already started, FINISH. That’s my hang-up too. Finish and finish strong. Someone is waiting for you. Waiting for you to start. Waiting for you to complete. WAITING. FOR. YOU. 

Get started. Keep going. Full force. Whichever category you fit into, GO. I’m excited for the year and excited to see what God is going to do. 

EMPTY THE CLIP THIS YEAR, FOR REAL THIS TIME. 

As always, remember that I want you loved and FREE IN CHRIST. Peace and blessings. 

Said A Prayer

 I said a prayer the other day

I asked God to give strength

All hell broke loose in my life and I realized I had to be strong to endure it

I asked God for patience

After that it seemed like everything pissed me off and I was irritated

Until I realized I had to give more grace

Which requires patience

I asked God for joy

And I watched sorrow after sorrow after sorrow pile on me 

Then I realized that even in the midst of it going wrong, I needed to focus on God

Which would keep me joyous

I watched mountains form in my life and I wondered how I would ever get past them 

Jesus said if I speak to the mountain it would move

Sometimes it takes all the strength we have just to speak

I would have to exhibit patience to understand that the mountain would move, in God’s timing

And I had to keep my eyes and my mind on God through the process

Joy

I said a prayer the other day

And God answered

We ask God for the fruit

Forgetting the process of the soil

How can I expect to be strong when there’s no adversity

To be patient when there is no test

To have joy when there is no suffering

Thank You, God

For answering my prayer

Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop

Hey y’all, what’s up? It’s been two weeks since I’ve posted anything, and we have been BUSY. My husband put in his second awards show (Vibe5 Awards) last weekend, and it was AMAZING! God was there, and people were blessed. Couldn’t ask for more. 

Vibe5 Awards was created from the Vibe5 showcases that we put on. Every quarter, we have a showcase spotlighting independent artists, usually music and sometimes spoken word. My husband wanted to give a voice to artists that are usually overlooked or ignored because they don’t have the backing of a label.  In December, the Vibe5 Awards honors all of the hard work these artists have done over the past year. 

I said that to say this: Continue to do what God has called you to do. Someone is watching, someone is waiting, someone needs what you have. Will discouragement come? Yes? Will lack of motivation come? Also, yes. Will it be difficult at times? Yes. Will there be times when you’re frustrated and angry? Absolutely, yes. You must remember to push past all of this and look at the bigger picture. God gave it to you to honor Him and help His people. Remember that it’s not about you and that adversity makes you stronger. You are called to this, and you are built for this because GOD SAID SO, and He has equipped you with everything you need to complete the task. It’s God job to make it perfect. It’s your job to finish, and finish with excellence. 

Colossians 3:23-24 “23 Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as something done for the Lord and not for people, 24 knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord. You serve the Lord Christ.”

Finish the work. Keep pushing. Don’t stop. GOD IS BACKING YOU, and there are people in your corner praying for you, rooting for you, and wanting to see you WIN. You got this. Stay up. 

As always, remember that I want you loved and FREE IN CHRIST. Peace and blessings. 

God, If You're Listening

 God, if You’re listening 

Make me new

The old me is dying to get out of here

God, if You’re listening 

Make me whole

The fragments of who I am float around in the air

A puzzle waiting to be solved

God, if You’re listening 

Send Your angels to surround me

Protect me

Cover me 

In Your blood

God, if You’re listening 

Send ravens like You did for Elijah

Restore my hope in a desolate land

God, if You’re listening 

Help

I need You

Please make me into the woman I’m supposed to be 

God, if You’re listening 

I pray my heart speaks to You

Remove the wicked

Pour Your Spirit into me

Refresh me

God, if You’re listening 

This message is for You

Only You

Cover me under the mighty hand of Your wing

My shelter

My promise

My King

My comfort

God, if You’re listening 

I trade my pain for Your love

It suits me better

And I’m better with You

God

My heart is crying to You

I hope you’re listening

Thank You for Not Falling Apart

 Thank you for not falling apart

More went wrong than right 

But you held it together

You could’ve crashed out but you chose better

Thank you for not falling apart

Hell and high water showed up at your door

And you met them with grace and stability 

Thank you for not falling apart 

When violence seemed like the answer

You chose silence

You smiled and removed yourself from the environment

So gracious 

Thank you for not falling apart

When curse words were fitting 

You chose the breastplate of righteousness and the helmet of salvation 

As your garments 

You wore patience around your neck like a medallion

You champion

Thank you for not falling apart 

For the times you never felt seen or heard 

You turned to El Roi and Elohim Shama

Because you knew He heard you

He saw you

And that’s all that mattered to you

Thank you for not falling apart 

When death called your name and the melody was sweet

Serenading you

Wanting to swallow you up in its victory 

You remembered God’s Word

And you chose that abundant life over the tune of demise

Thank you for not falling apart 

A lot was sent to break you 

But you chose to be broken before the Father

And He saved your life 

From the depths of my soul

And the bottom of my heart

Thank you, for not falling apart