The thin line... I have shared many beautiful realities of the NYTA life—the atypical, extraordinary, purpose-filled life that is our rightful state. This life flows from knowing who we are and whose we are. Knowing is a beautiful place to live, and knowledge is powerful. Knowing God—and knowing who we are in and through Him—produces boldness and confidence. But NYTA confidence has nothing to do with our own ability; it is rooted entirely in His ability. The danger of knowledge, however, is...
3 days ago • 1 min read
Two weeks ago, I introduced you to "I am..." and last week, I shared "He is...". Our “I am…” is based on “He is…” It is dependent on it. This is because our identity is found in Him. If "I am" is dependent on "He is," then it is critical to know that He is, and to know who He is, because it's in knowing Him that you come to know your "I am," and to become the "I am" God created you to be. Knowing is key. You cannot be who you don't know you are. And you cannot know who you are if you don't...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Have you ever wondered how everything that exists came into being? Have you paused to look at creation? Take a moment to look at the everyday beauty around you…the trees, the flowers, sunlight. Picture the beauty of sunrise and the breathtaking sunset that gently creeps up in the later part of the day. One of the things in creation that baffles me is the cloud. I sometimes stare outside my window and just gaze into the sky, watching the clouds form. I can’t help but admire the various shapes...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Have you ever stopped to ask yourself the question – Who am I? In your answer, do you have your degrees, titles, credentials and qualifications included? Did you talk about your job or career? Did you mention your role within your family structure? The truth is many of the ways we describe ourselves hold a much lesser value than who we really are. Getting familiar with the word of God is so critical to accurately describing and understanding ourselves. The most accurate description of who we...
24 days ago • 1 min read
Is it true that what you don’t know cannot hurt you? Do you know you are Royal? Yes, you! Do you know you are Chosen? Do you know you are Not here by accident? Do you know you are Wanted, Needed, Highly Desired, Delighted in and Loved? Maybe you need a reminder today...Well, here it is! Your world may have tried to sell you a different story and told you otherwise. Your family, friends, or foes or society may have tried to make you feel less than the masterpiece and the amazing work of art...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
What is my purpose? What is the cure for the void I am feeling? Why do I feel so empty despite my accomplishments? Why do I still not feel enough? What am I missing? What am I doing wrong? How can I fill this void? Are you asking yourself any of these questions? I know I have asked myself many of the questions before. Maybe people in your circle even tell you how fierce you are and how much of a star you are, but deep down inside, you don't feel like the star people claim you are. Maybe you...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Your mission field is wherever you find yourself. Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you’ve felt the need to keep your faith life separate from your work life? Have you avoided topics about your faith, or have you tried to minimize your faith experience to blend in or to avoid attracting attention at work? Many of us struggle with this. The truth is, when you are living fully as God has made you to be, it becomes difficult to separate your faith from the rest of your life. Your...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
What you see matters – scar or beauty, blemishes or uniqueness. It is all about perspective. Many of us carry scars that we are ashamed of. They may be physical scars, emotional scars, mental scars, or other unpleasant experiences that linger. For some, it is a past they would rather not talk about. For some, a physical scar that you have been covering or hiding from the world. For others, it could be an emotional burden you have carried for so long. In my book NYTA, I shared my personal...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Relying on one’s own ability and creativity is a recipe for living below your potential. Know the fuel that powers your extraordinary existence! A few years ago, when I got the inspiration to begin my fashion line, High + Title, formerly called OYÈ Collection, I questioned how in the world it would be a reality, considering my lack of experience in this area. I knew that to be a fashion designer, I needed a way to translate the designs I had in my head into drawings on paper before I could...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
We live in a culture where we consume more than we create. Yet, each one of us has been created with unique qualities, attributes and creative gifts that -- if unleashed -- would bring flavor and joy to the world. When I obtained my Doctoral degree as a healthcare professional, though it was a great accomplishment that anyone should be proud of, I couldn’t help but recognize the dissatisfaction I still felt. I thought to myself: this couldn’t possibly be all there is to me. In my state of...
2 months ago • 1 min read