When I first started this blog I named it the Journey Inward. I spent a lot of time doing self help work and listening to my life. It was beneficial and helpful at the time. This morning, well, over the past few months I have found myself right back at that place. Primarily because all … More The Journey Inward
I hate abuse. I hate the way it makes you feel. I hate the residual effects even long years after the majority of the scars have healed. I hate the levels of insecurities and fears that run wild in the mind. I hate the forms of behavioral tendencies that take years to subside. I hate … More I HATE ABUSE
Despondent baby elephant weeps for hours after mom gives birth, then attacks him at game preserve in China. I know this is rare but I think I cried a few hours myself after reading this article about baby weeping for five hours after it’s mother rejected him. I think my tears came from the same … More Tears of Rejection
Living in today for the new space God has shown me in my tomorrows. It WILL take work and determination not just kneeling to pray. Yes…with God ALL THINGS are possible, but we have a part to play. I’m standing in faith, trusting and believing. Working everyday and putting things in place. For what OUR … More It Won’t Come Tomorrow
God said NO… When I begged Him to say YES. Looking back today. I’m SO GRATEFUL for His NO because He knew what was BEST!
EVER HAD DOUBTS ABOUT IF YOU ARE TRULY LOVED? New International Version And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. New Living Translation We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust … More HAVE YOU ACCEPTED TRUE LOVE?
It’s a Friday night and I didn’t make plans. I refuse to just sit home so in a few, I’m headed out to catch a movie. But as I sit I’m pondering life. I remember when I was a little girl the world was big to me, it was full of hope and dreams. … More Oh For Grace to…..
I heard this from my good long time friend Marvin Zanders. A great pastor in the AME church. It was at the start of my teaching career. He was advising me on some things to do and not to do as I began as a new teacher. He was giving me some tips that have stuck … More “Be Sweet Gewanda, Just Be Sweet”
Still Standing in Faith!!!! A few days ago, I found out the latest results of the situation with my mom and the cancer… To date the cells have decreased from over 4,000 to 700. She is functioning well…up and is looking forward to more life!!! Her report was so good that they gave her a … More Cancer is Defeated!!!
throughgewandaseyes.com 