Author: DeVaughn
Feeling Alone?
There’s not one person who hasn’t gone through times when they felt totally alone, even in the most crowded of rooms. When life starts getting rough, it is too easy to fall into depression and most people keep to themselves more then, resulting in an…
Trust and Honesty
What a powerful topic ~ trust and honesty. There were many values I was raised with, and one in particular came from my father: the most valuable thing one has is their name. He told me to make sure I could take mine to the…
I’m Not Perfect….
Let’s get real for a minute – there are so many people we all know who seem to think they’re perfect. They are always telling you how to do things and how you could do better, without your ever asking. In fact, unless you do…
Encouragement
As an author of her first book, I truly have experienced how much a few words from others can mean. Of course, most people focus on the few words others say that have hurt them. Imagine how we would all be if we spent more…
Coincidence or Luck?
There are many people who consider great timing a coincidence; some call it luck. Personally, I don’t believe in either. In my opinion, saying something is coincidence or luck is taking the credit away from God. “In the right place at the right time.” A…
Can I Get a Witness?
Of course, as a musician, songs always come to mind when a subject does, and the title not only describes what the topic of the day will be ~ but also shows how songs always come to my mind. I will start by quoting the…
It IS Your Job
Many times today everyone is always saying “It’s not my job” to get out of doing work. Our society has become so lazy as each generation passes by. Back in the old days, no one ever said something wasn’t their job! They were told to…
Danger Zones
Every day, we have to watch out for what I call “danger zones.” It is common knowledge that our thoughts become actions, and the words we speak can damage the soul of another. A computer is very much like our mind – garbage in, garbage…
Patience
Patience is one of life’s hardest lessons, and we tend to be taught the same lesson over and over – just have patience. It’s getting a lot harder in today’s world with all of the conveniences we have such as fast food, internet, and email. The…
Commitment
In writing my book, I have found that it seems to get done a little here and there, which is pretty much the way most of our lives are. Have you noticed how quickly things can get done when the pressure is on? For instance,…
