“But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere.” James 3:17 NLT Being willing to yield to others doesn’t meanContinue reading “Where Does Wisdom Come From?”
Author Archives: Shandi White
Are Hurts Like Leftovers?
“The key to happiness is a short memory.” Betty Creel White “What if hearts are infinitely reparable? Would knowing that make you fearless in love? Instead of avoiding heartbreak, you could give all your passion and play and intimacy…and trust your heart’s ability to heal from the inevitable bumps, bruises and crashes. Contrary to fantasy,Continue reading “Are Hurts Like Leftovers?”
What’re You Passing on to Your Kids?
Those great attributes your kids have?? Great chance they came from YOU! But those little bad habits they have…they’re probably from you, too. SO, before you jump all over your kids for being messy, unorganized, forgetful, disrespectful, snarky, dramatic, etc…consider where they’re picking up on those little undesirable qualities (single parents – NO, they areContinue reading “What’re You Passing on to Your Kids?”
Dear Beautifully Strong Willed Woman,
That very thing that makes you the most caring, tenacious, and resilient friend, sister, daughter, mother, mentor, and woman of God will make you a worthy and supportive woman to the man God👏 prepared 👏for 👏 you 👏. All those trials and obstacles you overcame with those same qualities are not unitools, they’re the fiberContinue reading “Dear Beautifully Strong Willed Woman,”
Hustle, but Don’t Lose Your People
The hustle can make you hard, turn you savage, make you forget to love people. It distracts you from loyalty, compassion, and sympathy. The drive to have more stuff, be number one, beat out the competition can eclipse our inclination to be humble and kind or consider how we affect others with our actions. AndContinue reading “Hustle, but Don’t Lose Your People”
Being Wrong About People Sucks
Betrayal stings so bad because it always stings to be wrong. Wait what?? Yes…. that’s right. It’s rough to truly believe someone “Would never, EVER ” only to find out they did. It’s gross, unbelievable, and it makes you feel like you missed something. But, if believing the people we love are secret Judas/ BrutasContinue reading “Being Wrong About People Sucks”
Sticking to the Plan?
What drives you? Does a conscious decision you made for your life and your family drive you, or do your feelings and emotions blow you around like a leaf on a tree leaving you to remake the same decisions over and over again? It’s too mentally exhausting and energy taxing to live in groundhog decisionContinue reading “Sticking to the Plan?”
What’s Karen Got to Do With It?
Ever notice how people who aren’t trying to grow spiritually or people who have a really high horse they’re on like to point out everyone else’s sin? It’s super annoying. Guess what!? Churches are full of sinners. Yep. It’s true! 100% sinners. I’d rather be called a hypocrite by a busy body than never feelContinue reading “What’s Karen Got to Do With It?”
Not Everyone is a Pink Starburst
Not everyone is a pink Starburst. Sometimes people let us down and disappoint us. So, is it fair to actually BE let down? Because maybe the people we WANT to be the pink Starburst are nice yellow Starbursts – good but different. Still good! I’ve discovered at the ripe age of 29+? that it’s moreContinue reading “Not Everyone is a Pink Starburst”
When Someone You Love Struggles
Seeing someone you love struggle with spiritual warfare is a helpless feeling. My natural instinct is to dig in and fix it. Lean in and love them harder. Until I realize the enemy would love to be the reason I sacrifice even the tiniest bit of faith, rerouting my effort and time away from myContinue reading “When Someone You Love Struggles”
Deeper Than a Puddle 