October 10, 1993, a typical afternoon in Iraq as mom and I made our way to a small church house. Little did I know this is where I would experience true unconditional love for the first time; a love that’s unlike any other. This is the afternoon where my life changed forever; this is when I gave my life to Christ. I experienced what the scripture says about God’s love and how it has breadth, which means his love includes everyone, every gender, every race, every faith, and every stage of life. I love my husband and daughters so very…

What would your world look like if you could only see yourself through others’ lens and point of view instead of your own? If they could paint a canvas based on their perception and opinion, would it look something like this? • You’re always late • Why is it so hard for you to understand • You’re so talented • Where were you when I needed you • You’re so strong, you can do anything People’s perceptions of you are nothing but some disorganized and inflated opinions. They are not facts, they are merely someone’s projection instead of reflection. Picture…

Self-help books, a new exercise method, a better weight loss pill, or a new electronic gadget, are all methods that are supposed to simplify our lives, and maybe take us to the next level. They are nothing but a quick fix to get us through the immediate need. We take that pill as suggested, we read and implement the self-help book, we even spend endless amounts of money on gadgets we (may or may not) need, they are all promising and very exciting. They may even work in the beginning, deliver results as we expected, but then we realize the…