Peculiar on Purpose

Adulting

Adulting
gerund |adult·ing [uh–duhlt-ing]
: an informal term to describe behavior that is seen as responsible and grown-up; meeting the mundane demands of independent and professional living.
: a real thing, no matter what they say.


Praying Through the Pain of Gun Violence

Mar 24, 2021
This past Sunday, I attended a church where the praise and worship leader said, “I want to sing this song over you.” She proceeded to sing It’s Okay by Chandler Moore. The lyrics struck a chord in my heart as she sang. They weren’t the typical words of adoration and …

Should We Turn Up For God?

Mar 9, 2021
Last week, my friend sent me a video on Facebook messenger and asked for my thoughts after watching. There’s a lot going on, just a forewarning. Below is the video: From what I can see, this looks like a funeral in a packed out church with three young men rapping …

Hey Sis, Natural Looks Good On You!

Mar 3, 2021
A few weeks ago, I met this fabulous older black woman while waiting in the restroom line at DFW airport. She had on a long dress with heels (panty hose, of course!) and a serious fur vest that tied her look together. But what stood out to me the most …

Let’s Talk About Change . . . and BHM (Video recap)

Feb 25, 2021
Change was a major disruptor for many of us last year, and we’re still feeling the effects as we kick off 2021. From transitioning how we work to navigating relationships through social distance, the latest peculiar posts take a deeper look into the realities of adjusting to life’s changes. Plus …

Transitioning to Unconventional Work

Feb 7, 2021
“So, what exactly are you doing?” If I had $5 for every time I have been asked this question over the past six months, I’d be sitting on a nice chunk of change. Let me explain: for the past five years, I have worked on communications for one of America’s …

Stop Asking Why Black History Month Matters

Feb 6, 2021
I have followed Proverbs 31 Ministries (PV31), a non-denominational Christian ministry for women, since I was 18. Over the years, I have been encouraged by the daily devotions I receive, and I’ve even read a few books by Lysa TerKeurst, the ministry’s founder.  This ministry covers a wide range of …