Being A Light In Your City

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I would say, that of all the emails I receive from readers of Women of Influence, the prevailing concern is “I don’t know what my purpose is, how do I find it?” And though this post isn’t about finding your purpose , I will say this: Start with where you’re at! My English teacher would… [Continue Reading]

It’s Not My Fault!

Ever justified your actions using this line … “it’s not my fault!” I confess, I have … too many times in the past but I remember years ago, my manager used to say to me, “stop justifying Trish and take responsibility.” And sometimes we need reminding that the decisions we made yesterday have brought us… [Continue Reading]

Before You Were Formed … I Knew You

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations” Jeremiah 1:5 This was God’s message to the prophet Jeremiah. But as God’s chosen women, we shouldn’t make this a gender issue – it applies to you too! But just… [Continue Reading]

Your Future is Already Written

On the side wall of one of our stores, someone has defaced it with graffiti which says… “The Future is Unwritten.” And I admit, I’ve used language in the past such as “you can write your own story,” but the truth is that your future has already been written and it’s an amazing story of… [Continue Reading]

An Important Lesson From The Cross

Living On Purpose Is More Than Being A “CopyCat”   I don’t know about you, but I’m getting a little fed up with people telling me how to live my life – especially from the pulpit!  Sorry to be so candid, but it’s true!   Hear me out before you hit the back button!  I don’t believe… [Continue Reading]

Who or what are you trying to be?

I was reading a document created by a very dear friend yesterday and I was so blessed by one sentence in particular, which to me outlined the very foundation of living on purpose…   “Can an acorn become a rose?  A butterfly a sparrow?  You cannot be anything you want to be, but you can… [Continue Reading]