Wendy’s Window

At Christmas time, the world becomes beautifully busy. Homes are decorated with lights and wreaths. Stores are filled with music, laughter, and people searching for the perfect gift. Families and friends gather, meals are prepared, traditions are honored, and memories are made. All of these things are meaningful, and none of them are wrong. Celebration is part of the season. But in the midst of all the activity, there is a gentle question that deserves our attention: Do you k

There are moments in every woman’s life when she stands at an unmistakable crossroad. Sometimes the path ahead is clear and inviting. Other times it is foggy, uncertain, or even frightening. But no matter the season, one truth remains: the decisions we make in these moments can change everything. I often remind the women I serve that life does not happen all at once, it happens one decision at a time. And while we may not control every circumstance, we do have the power to c

In a world where commitments are easily made and just as easily broken, being a person of your word has become a rare and powerful quality. Your word is not just what you say, it is who you are. It is your signature in the world. As a graduate of the Protocol School of Washington, I learned that true etiquette and protocol go far beyond which fork to use or how to host a perfect dinner party. They are rooted in respect, reliability, and responsibility. They reflect how you v

The Power of Your Pause: Responding with Confidence Instead of Reacting in Fear Life has a way of placing us at crossroads, moments when what we feel crashes into what we believe. In these moments, we choose whether to react or respond. Although the words are often used interchangeably, they carry profoundly different energy. One is driven by fear, the other by purpose. One is reflexive; the other is intentional. One is rooted in survival, the other in strength. To react is t

There is an old saying that it is not the enemy on the outside that can destroy you, it is the enemy within. Whether in families, workplaces, organizations, or even ministries, nothing will drain momentum or weaken progress faster than hidden opposition inside the camp. When those who should be for you are quietly against you, it becomes hard to rise, build, or win. Enemies in the camp do not always come with a warning label. They may smile in your face, attend your meetings,

Every so often, a story comes along that reminds us of who we are, where we come from, and what we can leave behind. Sarah’s Oil is one of those stories. This biographical drama, based on the true life of Sarah Rector, shines a powerful light on a part of history that is often overlooked, the triumphs, resilience, and legacy of African Americans whose contributions are rarely written about in textbooks. When I first heard about the film and then had the opportunity to see it,