Entries by Jennifer Maxell

Guilt: A Useless Emotion

“May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers and sisters. Amen.” Galatians 6:18 NRSV Guilt is a useless emotion. A tool of the enemy to keep you looking backward. So many of us have fallen victim to guilt (blame for offenses committed which can be real or imagined). The regret […]

My Faith Looks up to Thee

My faith looks up to Thee Even as my brokenness Weighs on me relentlessly Rendering my call listless Denying me of joy priceless Questioning if I deserve this Discovering & experiencing The Judas kiss My faith looks up to Thee Even as grace & mercy Defend me Take the stand Reporting all the times They’ve […]

Take Heart

I have told you these things so that in me you will have peace. In this world you will have trouble but take heart, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) Anxiety can be a killer! The feeling of being overpowered by emotions such as fear, dread, and shame can take normally high functioning accomplished people […]

Oasis

Magical, Holy, Powerful Hugs Filled with gracious intention Despite the world Hating on us We are enough Healing love Pouring peace, sweetness and ease Slippery, spicy and hot Fly, Intelligent, Uncommon Unique Our Masters most coveted creation Sister Girls Black girls Who Rock Melanin made magic in female form Secrets shared and fiercely protected These […]

Lemonade: The Romance

So I just watched Lemonade and it was EVERYTHING!  I must admit, while I haven’t been a fan in the past, I am loving grown woman Beyoncé. As I watched the video album unfold, The Ellipsis Experience theme “More to Your Story: Facing It To Fix It” whispered in my spirit.  Like many women, I […]

Daring Greatly

“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who […]

The No-Guilt Zone

I once envisioned myself a bee, spending my days buzzing from job, to school, or home depositing myself here and there leaving me exhausted and overwhelmed. To combat this busyness I conceptualized a “lifestyle” boutique offering one-stop-shop service to people like me. Clothing for children and adults could be purchased and tailored on site with accessories to match. Home […]