Sometime in the month of May, I prayed, "Lord, please keep me from walking in barren places" I am not exactly sure when, but without pain and the sense of loss, I believe the Spirit of God answered that prayer in the sweetest possible way. He supernaturally excised my appetite for worthless, sensationalized TV shows, listening… Continue reading Barren Places
Author: Ama
Ama Danesi is an author, storyteller, and financial strategist. A self-proclaimed witness to what's possible when stubborn optimism is a core strategy, she holds an MBA and an M.A. in Humanities, and has worked in banking and management in corporate Nigeria and the U.S. She's written an anthology of diaspora stories, "Artificially Flavored Layers," and her upcoming debut children's book, "Mayen and the Unexpected Gift," is part of the Mayen Creative Series. Ama enjoys her family and life in beautiful, sunny California, and she blogs at amadanesi.com.
Invitation to Party..
Surprisingly, the checklist and criteria to get in, is rather unimpressive.. it's almost too easy: 1. Cowardly and Fearful 2. Unbelieving 3. Abominable 4. Murderers 5. Sexually Immoral 6. Sorcerers 7. Idolaters 8. Liars This is the revelation - its extremely low standards means you only need ONE attribute to qualify and be ushered in.… Continue reading Invitation to Party..
Thank You, Mom!
I know, today is not Mother's Day and I am not trying to toot my horn here, but as I was getting my son ready for school last week, and this incredible wave of love stirred me...and got me thinking about someone who loves me forever, someone always concerned about me. And I had to… Continue reading Thank You, Mom!
Would you get on that Bus?
Harness the obstinate psyche of the young mind that's made up over a cause and it is a relentless force of nature. This torrent unleashed and channeled in the right direction, can dismantle strongholds and change the course of history forever. We all saw this principle very recently, in the fall of Mubarak in Egypt. As… Continue reading Would you get on that Bus?
I Hate Wednesdays
I really need Wednesdays deleted from my week, and I would be just fine. It was usually our date night: nice dinner, wine, hot tub and mood music....this might be weird, but he likes good old Barry or Sinatra playing in the background during dinner. It's just my opinion, but I think Barry White is: 1.… Continue reading I Hate Wednesdays
