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A little bit of encouragement and a few kind words can change a person's mood. Let's work together to give the ears something to smile about!

Some people can change your life. The great ones change how you pray!

Uplifting, motivating, and encouraging.

A young newlywed couple embark on their new beginnings. The groom decides to move them out of the country to Japan shortly after they wed. The new bride isn't happy about the uncharted territory and the fact that their new home isn't ready for them to move in. Being more fluent in Japanese, she joins him without pause. What would you do?

We were looking for each other yet there was no "eye contact" between the two of us... until...

Father in Heaven, I don’t know how I’ve become this blessed. Thank you. I owe you my life, happiness, success, and so much more! I remember thinking I’d do what I wanted and assumed you weren’t looking. Oh, were you looking!

Black man, you are loved and needed. Take care of yourself! This is a public declaration of my gratitude!

Being a single mother has its ups and downs. I enjoy being there every day watching my children grow, have fun, learn, and most importantly apply what they are learning. I can't/won't take all of the credit when it comes to molding them as it takes a village and I'm grateful for mine.

When the stalker becomes the victim.

This is part two of the original Single Motha Chronicles. As life happens, I plan on inviting you in to see what my life is like....

"Bunny” and “Amber” are as thick as thieves. Their friendship is based on laughs, trust, honesty, sin, and secrets. They have a no-judgment zone. The most intimate moments they have shared were leaning on the other’s shoulder. The choices they have made in life led them down some unknown, funny, and memorable paths on uncharted territory. You can be the sensible soundboard for someone you love, but unless they are ready to face their truths and see the error of their ways, some things are better left unsaid.

E was all man. I mean good looking, talented, and for the most part or some part could satisfy his many, many women. For some reason though, he just couldn't let go of this one. She was everywhere and in everything. What kinda hold does she have on him or just how tight is his grip? Who's afraid to release?

Tragically, after battling with the disease, Bishop eventually succumbed to cancer. With faith, First Lady struggles to keep the family together.

In "Just in Time for Christmas," lifelong friends Liam and Heather struggle to keep their budding romance a secret from their matchmaking parents. As the holiday season unfolds, a photography mishap threatens to expose their feelings, forcing them into a series of comedic schemes that unintentionally rekindle their families' hopes for romance. Amid the festive chaos, Liam and Heather discover that the true magic of Christmas lies not in hiding their love, but in embracing it—leading to unexpected joy and heartwarming connections for everyone involved.

As the family gathers for Thanksgiving everyone is wondering who's making the mac and cheese. It's not until they've said "grace" and dug in that they find out who made it!

Domestic Violence. He is the victim.

In a world where Kemp Valentine reigns supreme, basking in wealth, power, and the envy of men, his Achilles' heel lies in the absence of love. When Clarissa enters his life, offering the possibility of redemption, Kemp embarks on a journey to change for her. But as his ego threatens to sabotage his efforts, Clarissa turns the tables, serving him a dose of his own medicine that challenges his very notion of control and humility.

When money, power, and respect get in the wrong hands, you see who your real friends are!

The process is rarely respected because of the focus we put into rushing to get out of something. If we go with the flow and trust His will we might appreciate our growth. I didn't want to hear "It will get better." "You are strong, you will get through this." "I am praying for you." One of the toughest things for some of the strongest people is acceptance. I finally learned-not to just say it, but the actual meaning of learned-"I had to go through to get to"...

ANTOINE HENDERSON, a spiritual anchor for so many others is faced with battling cancer. In his blueprint, he glorifies God with his unwavering faith. Faced with and surpassing many defeats it seemed he’d beat the odds yet again. But with the speed of metastatic cancer, he and everyone who loves him are faced with the sad truth. Their lives will be ripped apart by his death. Life without Bishop is their new norm.