Replacing Happiness With Joy

If you attend church regularly, then you probably have heard at least one sermon explaining the difference between joy and happiness. For those who might not have heard, yes, there is a difference. The best way I can explain the difference is that happiness is temporary, and joy is eternal.  Outside occurrences cause happiness and Read more about Replacing Happiness With Joy[…]

5 Gospel Divas Who’ve Struggled With Depression

I think we can all agree that life isn’t always easy. I don’t know any one person who has been able to escape hurt feelings, devastation, or loss (of any kind).  This is even true of people in ministry. My father has been a preacher most of my life. I remember being a little girl, Read more about 5 Gospel Divas Who’ve Struggled With Depression[…]

Winning Without Winning!

The Grammy Awards show is music’s biggest night. A Grammy nomination solidifies that the work of an artist has reached the highest level of acceptance and appreciation. So, a Grammy win translates as the pinnacle of success within the music industry. This year, Beyoncé’s Lemonade was nominated for nine awards, including the night’s most prestigious Read more about Winning Without Winning![…]

Blackish Just Saved Our Mental Health

In keeping with our theme of transformation, it’s easy to discuss how much our country will change within the next few days. I like that Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday is being celebrated so closely to the inauguration of Prediednt-Elect Trump.  It’s my hope that the message inspired by this particular King holiday will help Read more about Blackish Just Saved Our Mental Health[…]

3 Reasons The Whole 30 Will Help Me Defeat Depression

This year is all about transformation. A week ago I started the Whole 30  eating plan.  Basically, I’m only eating meat, fruits, vegetables, eggs and nuts. So far so good.  I admit it gets challenging sometimes, but I’m committed to seeing it through until the end.  When I feel like giving up, I remember why Read more about 3 Reasons The Whole 30 Will Help Me Defeat Depression[…]

Let’s Partner Together In 2017!

2017 will be the first year that the IPO blog will post for twelve consecutive months, and I am so excited. This year I have decided to frame the posts around the theme of transformation. Since a blog is meant to be based upon a writer’s own experiences, I would like to chronicle my commitment Read more about Let’s Partner Together In 2017![…]

3 Influences That Help Make 2016 A Great Year For “I Press On”!

This year has come and gone so quickly. And if you’re like me, you’ve already started making plans for how to make 2017 a better year than 2016. I can’t say that 2016 has been a terribly bad year. It’s actually been quite productive. This is the year I introduced I Press On, so 2016 Read more about 3 Influences That Help Make 2016 A Great Year For “I Press On”![…]