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.
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Query Ready

Ama

I am holding on to this truth that .."my gift makes room for me and brings me before great men and women..." (Prov. 18 v 16 paraphrased) Everyone has a calling, a purpose and sometimes, even when you know exactly what it is, the realization and embrace of our dreams takes longer than anticipated, because it's… Continue reading Query Ready

Pale Colored Shoes
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Pale Colored Shoes

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I walked into my favorite DSW Shoe store at the Northridge Mall, with a very specific agenda to get new shoes -  black pumps for work. They had to have sturdy two or three-inch heels and be comfortable, as my job involves a bit of walking. After about two hours of browsing up and down aisles… Continue reading Pale Colored Shoes

Barren Places
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Barren Places

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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

Invitation to Party..
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Invitation to Party..

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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..

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Thank You, Mom!

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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!