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The Bible story of Jonah is one of God’s Grace.

Posted on December 3, 2023December 3, 2023 by Lela Jefferson Fagan

Feeling blessed and humbled today as I had the opportunity to step into the shoes of a Children’s Ministry teacher yet again. Ella, usually accompanies me in the infant and toddlers room, but today was a bit different. Tyson, however, needed some one-on-one attention, so he joined us from the big kids’ group. The Bible…

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To parent means to pivot.

Posted on October 29, 2023December 3, 2023 by Lela Jefferson Fagan

Things don’t always go the way we plan, but if we look to see what does, we will find the silver lining of every seemingly stormy cloud or situation. Today was a perfect example of that for me. Even though I knew it was 5th Sunday and there is traditionally no Children’s Ministry, I remembered…

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Cornbread Casserole with Ground Beef Recipe

Cornbread Casserole with Ground Beef Recipe

Posted on August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 by Lela Jefferson Fagan

I am passionate about cooking and feeding my family delicious meals that I have made myself. Even though I work full time, am a head football coach’s wife, and have three children with invisible special needs, I still want to provide my family with hot, nutritious meals. However, finding the time to cook has only…

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Me and my sister-friend Nicole in the hospital after my surgery.

It’s #ThrowbackThursday here is a nod to my year of Yes!

Posted on August 17, 2023August 18, 2023 by Lela Jefferson Fagan

I’ve decided to embrace new experiences and make wise health decisions. So, I kicked off this journey by visiting my primary care doctor to establish my baseline. It was an essential step towards total wellness.

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Who am I? She asked. I answered my name was Hannah. Pt. 3

Posted on August 1, 2023August 18, 2023 by Lela Jefferson Fagan

The Man with a Plan I married a man who writes Football game plans and has done so for over half his life for a living. He lives and thinks offensively and strategically. So why would I think when the doctor told us after my first reproductive corrective surgery that we should not attempt to…

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Introducing The Adventures Of Lil Chocolate Brown From H-Town

Posted on May 17, 2022August 18, 2023 by Lela Jefferson Fagan

Hi there! My name is Lil Chocolate Brown, and I am from H-Town. To be honest, I am from the burbs of Houston, but like most folks born here, If you would ever ask me, I would tell you I am from Houston rather than explain where I was born. I have never seen or…

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A Testimony in Progress

Posted on November 25, 2020November 25, 2020 by Lela Jefferson Fagan

This testimony in progress… I tell y’all is going to be so EPIC, I am going to have to share it in a series of books. In 2009, I was released from being employed full-time in ministry. In 2009, I completed and self-published my first book.In 2009, I helped my sister-friend relaunch her brand by…

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Can I keep it 100 with you guys?

Posted on July 20, 2017July 20, 2017 by Lela Jefferson Fagan

Can I keep it 100 with you guys? Each day, I ask God to help me expand my vision to go beyond what I know as being familiar. Especially, since the personal word I heard from the Lord for 2017 was “No more, comfort zones!” This past weekend during Praise and Worship one of our…

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God, Brought Me In Remembrance; I Know Five Women

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Lela Jefferson Fagan

God, brought me in remembrance of these truths earlier this morning during my time of worship and study. I hope it blesses someone as it blessed me. +++ I know five women that Man told them that they would NEVER be able to birth children… The first one had surgeries that removed part of her…

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The first man to ever break my heart name was Daddy

Posted on December 31, 2016August 2, 2023 by Lela Jefferson Fagan

First, before I even get any further than the title of this piece; let me make it abundantly clear that I had a wonderful relationship with my father. He was very present in my life. I knew who he was, and he provided for me emotionally, mentally, physically (with his presence) and financially since before…

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