Nifty Nisha

A life lesson I had to learn the hard way was: IT'S OK TO SAY "NO" I am not backslid or a stuck up snob if I can't attend every Ladies Meeting and Youth Event in Georgia. At the stage of life I'm in, I have 2 small boys who need and deserve the majority of my time. Not to mention I am a Pastor's Wife/Music Director. They always come first and that sometimes means I have to decline an invitation.  It's unfortunate that it is said "She uses her kids as a crutch" or "She isn't in the altar praying for everyone, she's just in the back socializing" If you could really understand what a Ministers Wife with small children truly has to conquer in order to just be at an event we would give them gold stars and nothing but praise every chance we get.  I don't think we should walk on egg shells or take on more than we can handle because we are afraid of what everyone else thinks about us sitting with our children instea...

Happy 2016 ! I have been tunnel visioned since Thanksgiving but now I am sitting down to take time to do what I love.... Write! I love diving into the pages of a book and I love even more expressing my heart using my blog. My husband and I were surrounded by family, friends and love during the Holiday season. It certainly brings your priorities into perspective! What amazing things do you have planned for this year? I know we are in the second week already and this is my first blog! I am turning 30 which is probably the pinnacle of my year!!! I'm not sure why it is so hard for me? I am struggling, which makes most people laugh. My husband turned 30 and went Skydiving! Me, I feel like I am on a downward slope into depression. I'm losing my youth! I'm not dramatic at all right? That being said... my baby starts KINDERGARTEN !! Where does the time go? Well, I also have my 10 year anniversary with the man who is still the love of my life. He has made my life a ...

The Name of Jesus is everything we need it to be at the moment we need it to be! That is something our human mind can not comprehend but it's a natural instinct when we let our Spiritual Mind be in control. All we have to do is call out His Name and it is done. We have to have complete faith that He will provide the healing, strength, victory and deliverance over our situation. I have let the enemy torment me over situations which seemed to have absolutely no positive outcome. Then as I'm praying and pleading with God to take this and work it out He reminded me in the most loving way that all I have to do is call out His Name and trust Him to work it out. You know, when you are a mama and it comes to your children and their future it can be so hard to sit and wait. I have learned that sometimes not only is it a growing/learning experience for me but it is the same for my boys. There's just something about the Name of Jesus that lets me know everything is going to be...

“But I beg you that when I am present I may not be bold with that confidence by which I intend to be bold against some, who think of us as if we walked according to the flesh. For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled.” II Corinthians 10:2-6 NKJV http://bible.com/114/2co.10.2-6.nkjv We must hide the word of God in our heart. Our Bishop has been teaching a great series on this very subject. This is how we war..... Through the word! We can't use tactics of the devil to fight the devil. The world doesn't care what knowledge is in our head because that can easily change or be forgotten.  It's a matter of the heart! When you be...

On this day 12 years ago I lost my brother. I remember the sound of the voice on the other side of the phone telling us to come to the hospital. I remember being cold. I remember the sounds of the chaos around me. I remember the chair I sat in as I watched my mom try to be strong. I remember so many little details but mainly I remember the giant hole it left in my heart! Nothing can ever separate us from [God's]  love . ... I remember singing  Peace, peace, wonderful peace, Coming down from the Father above! Sweep over my spirit forever, I pray In fathomless billows of love! What does "Fathomless billows of love" even mean Fathomless means  something that can't be understood; a  billow  is like a cloud swelling because of a sudden surge. So...... as many times as I questioned God's presence, his love never failed. It comes in waves and blows into my soul in a way that I can't understand. It soothes just when I can't handle another blow. It embraces me when...

You know my Bishop says this often and I wish the world could catch on... M.Y.O.B ! Mind Your Own Business Hello?!  I could really just leave this blog at that and move on but you know me, I'm going to elaborate! Sticking your nose into someone else's business is just rude to start with. We don't know their day to day life or struggles. Second, unless your life is free from blemish permenantly than you shouldn't be poking around judging what's going on in a neighbors life! I will try not to sound too preachy :) Let's start with parenting which seems to be a hot topic of judgement! What works for me, may not work for you but that's not to say that either form of parenting is wrong. It's just different and different is not bad. Don't take it upon yourself to discipline someone else's children unless the parent has specifically told you it's ok. Never assume it's ok no matter what relationship you have with a...

Recently I purchased this book for my boys! We read it almost every night and it not only holds a special meaning for us but we can also relate to the story! Why? you ask..... We love muffins!! Muffins are such an amazing "come together" treat! I love all the different varieties there are.  I think my boys favorites are Blueberry & Chocolate Chip.  I'm so excited to bake some delicious pumpkin muffins because fall is another favorite in my house! Sunday Nights are all about relaxation in my house. Our muffin story began about a month ago when my husband really wanted some muffins and I am a master muffin maker! Now, Sunday evenings without fail (there are times of failure... like when I drop the pan full of batter) we have muffins. The art of gathering around the table for Sunday dinner is a timeless Southern tradition. It's so important to make time for your family! We can't get so busy that we don't remember the most important relat...