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“Gems for Life: Watering Faith in a Season of Dry Bones”
When life feels dry, God promises to refresh you like a well-watered garden. In this faith-filled blog, Andrea shares how to nourish your soul and bloom through brokenness with intentional growth and grace. Gems for Life 💎 There’s a scripture that always brings comfort to my soul—especially when I’m walking through dry valleys, broken dreams, Continue reading
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“If You Say So: Changing the Way You Speak and Think”
Your words carry weight—and power. Let me share why negative thinking must be replaced with bold, faith-filled declarations and why sometimes God simply replies: “If you say so.” If You Say So… Negative thinking can truly be the death of us—not just spiritually, but emotionally and mentally too.I’ve learned this firsthand: if you don’t change Continue reading
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“Recovery Week 7: Ready or Not, I’m Going Back to the Classroom”
At 7 weeks post shoulder surgery, Andrea shares her latest progress, pain management with natural remedies, and returning to the classroom while preparing for another surgery. Healing continues—one day, one choice, one step at a time. Recovery Week 7: Ready or Not—Here I Come! Well, ready or not, school starts Monday…And that means:Back to the Continue reading
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“I Declare War: A Spiritual Wake-Up Call to Fight the Inner Battle”
The Christian life is not a playground—it’s a battleground. In this soul-stirring devotional, Andrea Poyotte declares war on everything holding her back. It’s time to confront the struggle within and rise in God’s strength. I / De / Clare / War Good Morning and Happy Sabbath.I can never begin my day without a devotional—it is Continue reading
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“Love Your Enemies: The Peaceful Power of Letting Go”
What if loving your enemies was more than a suggestion—it was a command that frees your soul? I reflects on Matthew 5:44 and why I chooses peace over retaliation, even when it hurts. Love Your Enemies To be honest, I don’t think I have enemies.At least, not in the way the world defines them.Because to Continue reading
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“Cyberbullying & the Collapse of Kindness: Late Night Thoughts on Humanity and Social Media”
Cyberbullying has become far too common in our digital lives. In this honest reflection, Andrea shares how one woman’s story—and her own experiences—shed light on the painful cost of online cruelty. Cyberbullying: What Happened to Human Decency? When did we become so desensitized to each other that attacking strangers online feels normal?How did we become Continue reading
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“I Am My Own #WCW: A Woman Crush Wednesday Celebration of Survival and Strength”
From surviving Sickle Cell and a coma to achieving a master’s degree and touching lives with her smile—Andrea shares why she’s her own Woman Crush Wednesday, living proof that faith, fire, and fight still win. I Am My Own #WCW Woman Crush Wednesday—better known as #WCW—is usually for tagging women we find inspiring, beautiful, or Continue reading
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“Are You a ‘Me First’ Person? Living Out Philippians 2”
What does it look like to truly live like Jesus—putting others first in a “me first” world? Here’s a grace-filled challenge inspired by Philippians 2:3–5 and a reminder to choose humility every single day. Are You a “Me First” Person? We live in a world that rewards selfish ambition, self-promotion, and “me first” attitudes.But Scripture Continue reading
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“Shoulder Replacement Recovery: Weeks 5–6, Muscle Pain, and Learning to Slow Down”
At six weeks post shoulder replacement, I’m still in pain, still pushing through physical therapy, and now preparing for a second surgery—my hip replacement. Here’s what recovery looks like when life refuses to pause. Weeks 5 & 6: Recovery, Real Talk, and Pain Management Let me start by saying:I wanted to write this last week—week Continue reading
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“How Are You Doing? The Question We Ask, But Rarely Mean”
“How are you doing?” is a question we hear daily—but do people really care? Here’s a reflection on chronic illness, invisible struggles, and what that common question truly means for those living with lifelong conditions. How Are You Doing? It’s one of the most common greetings in the world.Right after “Hello,” we say:“How are you Continue reading
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“Fascination with the Body: My Sickle Cell Journey and Discovering Avascular Necrosis”
Living with Sickle Cell Disease has shown me how remarkable the human body is—and how faith, persistence, and the right questions uncovered years of hidden damage. Here’s my AVN timeline and what I’ve learned about pain, patience, and healing. Introduction: The Body Is a Fascinating Map Part 1: The Start of the Pain – 2016–2017 Continue reading
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Bring Life into Alignment
A steel beam has integrity when its purpose, its design, its manufacture, and its use are aligned. Said another way, to have integrity, a beam must be designed and manufactured for a specific purpose—and it must actually be used toward that purpose. We can count on a beam like that, even to bear a heavy and important Continue reading
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Going through hell
Devotional: Going Through Hell We all know what it feels like to be in the thick of it— It’s that “I just don’t know what to do” feeling.But deep down, we actually do know.We know to turn to God.We know to pray, to lean, to trust.It’s just hard to remember that when the fire feels Continue reading
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Recovery week 4“Week 4 Shoulder Replacement Recovery: Pain, Progress, and a Bun Goal”Recovery week 4
Four weeks after shoulder replacement surgery, I’m off narcotics, gaining strength, and starting to see real progress. Here’s what recovery looks like—plus a few reflections on shared pain and support from unexpected places. Recovery Week 4: From Pain to Progress Finally!These last three days have been the best I’ve felt since surgery. 🙌🏽 Sure, there’s Continue reading
About Me
I LIVE LOVE LAUGH LEARN – the only way I know how to survive this life! I am a free-spirited, independent, or uninhibited person. I began this blogging journey years ago for sharing my thoughts on everyday life. Since then, so much has happened including me being in a coma because of Sickle Cell with brain damage and extreme trials in life. I am still struggling, but I feel someone can be motivated through my journey, thoughts, feelings, and life.
Recent Posts
- Starting 2026 with Intention: A 30-Day Journey to Renew Your Mind
- My Bitter Season: Turning Lemons into Lemonade with God’s Grace
- Broken Crayons Still Color: A Story of Strength, Faith, and Healing
- Delivered, Not Dismissed: My Last Straw and the Day God Released Me
- Do You Qualify? A Grown Woman’s Reintroduction to an Old Favorite
Phoenix: Live Love Laugh 