We hope we serve you well with a variety of different intel from people we know and trust to have nothing but your “heart” in mind.
Be a Light Traveler
He is calling you and me to do new things in the darkness and none of His instructions command us to quit.
Have Faith…
Where is your faith?
š Happy First Day of Spring
āThe sun seemed full of plans, less bored with the world than it had been, less aloof.ā – from William Steigās Abelās Island. Spring is like the first look at an eternal sunrise. Reminding us […]
Forget Not
āBless and affectionately praise the LORD, O my soul, And do not forget any of His benefits;ā Psalmsā¬ ā103:2ā¬ āAMPā¬ā¬ Dear ReallyLeah friends, Like you Iāve been affected (not infected) by this virus whether I […]
No Hidden Legend
No HIdden Legend. Katherine Johnson’s body was laid to rest yesterday after services at Hampton University. As we celebrate women throughout the month of March (and hopefully every month), I salute Katherine’s fearless contribution to NASA and the future of the United States space program! She is indeed a hero to our country and all STEM girls.
Shine On
Many times, our dark places are about perspective in comparison to others. Someone may have woken up with an ache here or pain there but someone else may have just received a terminal diagnosis. Someone may have a child who wet the bed this morning while another man or woman deals with a child or a parent who wets the bed every morning.
Watch Your Words
Do you remember your parents telling you that? I do. Believe it or not I occasionally had a smart mouth and this was the warning Iād receive before other nonverbal, physical actions were taken.
Time to Celebrate Black Historians
Black History is American History! I have a dream…that one day we wonāt need these identifiers and proper respect will be given to the blood, sweat, tears, and years Blacks have given to make America […]
Really yummy š
This is what you eat for breakfast after a month of consecration. Doesnāt look great but it tastes delicious and itās so good for you. Try these Gluten-free banana pancakes. So quick, so easy, so […]
Time to Shine!
Primary Caregivers: Itās time to SHINE! Shining Lights Community Life Group for Primary Caregivers starts up for the 2020 next Thursday, February 6. Time: 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Place: Meadowbrook Church Ocala Register: https://bit.ly/38X4MGf
Simply Worthy
Take this message to heart if youāre a woman whoās doing all the right things and still waiting for the right man. Proverbs 31:10-31 has some encouragement for your present and your future. Remember ladies, […]
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. 1908. Happy Founders’ Day.
The first and the finest. Happy Foundersā Day, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Gentlemenās Agreement
…if you are passionate about human rights please find an opportunity to google and watch it with your family and friends..,
Daily Affirmations & Declarations on the Go
…never feel like you canāt get your daily declarations into your busy schedule. Thereās a hack for that @ ReallyLeah.com.
Stress Less
Caregiving can be stressful! Do yourself a favor and get connected. Here are two opportunities for you to do so with regularity:
For Listeners: Super 2020
My first podcast.
Super 2020: Get ready to live life like a superhero.
Are you trying to be Wonder Woman?
Happy New Year!
And so it begins…
Thank God! You came.
Has Christmas in December become to commercial? Does it really matter?
The Joy is in our Praise
I encourage you this weekend to not be afraid to keep moving.
A Place for Cheer
If you need some cheer in your life, a treat, a gift for someone, or a simple attitude adjustment
Iām grateful for YOU
Thanksgiving is the perfect day to stop all our work, lean way back in a recliner, and reflect on our blessings …
Library of Resources
Shining Lights community group in conjunction with Rizing Starz, Inc. a 501c3 organization is developing an info bank and library of resources for parents and caregivers of people with special needs
Whatās Also Missing?
After my original post I realized something else was missing .
What’s Missing?
Is this how we see Ocala?
Chosen
When your day doesn’t turn out as planned, consider that you are chosen for something special and free to pursue it.
Table for one?
In my christian singles small group there are two of us who really enjoy the dining out experience. The rest are not so comfortable with the idea. So is it normal now that it’s trending […]
What are you reading?
What are some elements of a novel you find appealing?
Toughen Up on Sickness and Disease
Tough times don’t last. Tough people do. I know that to be true. But when we are weak or in a health battle sometimes we forget.
Habits: Get Lit and Live
Get lit and live
Daily Affirmations & Declarations
Declare and decree these affirmations daily … Created to be on Purpose
Blessed to bless
Be a blessing. Get in the know … learn how you can lead a support group for caregivers.
My Painfree Testimony
July 27, 2015 was the date I first admitted to a physician that something was wrong. The pain in my ankles and feet was unbearable. My bruised legs were hard enough to look at, but […]
We’re Back!
Weāre Back & Weāre Better and Shining Brighter than ever! Join Shining Lights before 9/8/19.
Real Resources #3.
Greetings, RL Readers! Here’s a new resource you can use while you’re still in your jammies: If you’ve read a few of my blogs, by now, you already understand that I enjoy supporting other authors, […]
More Than a Boss
For the first part of my life, I was indeed selfish. I thought this was how I was supposed to act: all about me becoming all I could be. A “boss.” Can you relate?
Where are the Men?
This poem is riveting – to a single person. Powerfully, relevant, and so I had to share it with you. Please tell us what you think or simply answer the question…
Art from the Heart
Speak up…
Really, Inkspirational
Iām so grateful for this opportunity to share the Good News with other writers.
At All Times, Shine
You can still shine even when there’s darkness all around you…taking the high road when someone takes the low one
On Anghelica’s Fourth of July 2019
Introducing Anghelica, the novel’s title character, and her outlook on today’s festivities. The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776. āWe hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, […]
Quiet Time to Process the Loss.
What do you do after a loss?
Our Generous Spirit
Our provision is not just for us. It’s not FUBU (For U By U) because it did not come because of our smarts, good nature or ancestry alone. Prosperity was given to us by our […]
Stop, Sip, SHINE
Stop by our spot to sip and share with those who provide care.
Easy Peasy
A simple tip to help you get it down
Good Reason by L.A. Taylor
Resources for Caregivers
Some Nerve (My painful journey to peace)
I found something to repair nerve damage and heal the pain
