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Pregnant mother sharing testimony about living with uterine fibroids and trusting God during a high-risk pregnancy.
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Pregnant by Faith: My High-Risk Pregnancy with Uterine Fibroids

Posted by Lela Fagan March 15, 2026
Sometimes motherhood begins long before the baby arrives. Earlier today at praise team rehearsal, one…
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Building Income Without Losing Integrity: A Christian Woman’s Journey into AI, Credit Repair, and Multiple Streams of Income
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Building Income Without Losing Integrity: A Christian Woman’s Journey into AI, Credit Repair, and Multiple Streams of Income

Posted by Lela Fagan March 6, 2026
When Provision Meets Principles There comes a moment in adulthood — especially motherhood — when…
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Faith, Funnels, and First Drafts: When Obedience Meets Strategy
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Faith, Funnels, and First Drafts: When Obedience Meets Strategy

Posted by Lela Fagan February 26, 2026
Lela shares why she’s been quiet on Memoirs of a Black Girl and how faith, AI study, and strategy are shaping her next season.
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Lack of Words Does Not Mean Lack of Intelligence: A Neurodivergent Motherhood War Story
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Lack of Words Does Not Mean Lack of Intelligence: A Neurodivergent Motherhood War Story

Posted by Lela Fagan February 2, 2026
A raw, reflective story of neurodivergent motherhood—where lack of verbal communication doesn’t mean lack of intelligence, and love requires endurance.
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Same Woman, Different Crown (Part I): Why I Call My Wigs “Hats”
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Same Woman, Different Crown (Part I): Why I Call My Wigs “Hats”

Posted by Lela Fagan January 24, 2026
A memoir-style reflection on identity, marriage, Black womanhood, and why changing hairstyles became part of a long-distance love story and a joyful, evolving marriage.
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65 Degrees Today, 20 in Two Days: A Neurodivergent Mama’s Texas Prep
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65 Degrees Today, 20 in Two Days: A Neurodivergent Mama’s Texas Prep

Posted by Lela Fagan January 23, 2026
Texas went from 65 degrees to 20 in just two days—and suddenly winter prep wasn’t just about blankets. It was about safe foods, peace of mind, and the quiet victories of neurodivergent motherhood.
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How I Taught Myself to Cook: A Collard Greens Kitchen Memoir
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How I Taught Myself to Cook: A Collard Greens Kitchen Memoir

Posted by Lela Fagan January 13, 2026
“Sometimes you don’t inherit tradition — you create it.” And baby… these greens? They taste like a woman who taught herself how to thrive. 💚
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She Spelled It for Me: A Black Mama’s Moment of Neurodivergent Brilliance
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She Spelled It for Me: A Black Mama’s Moment of Neurodivergent Brilliance

Posted by Lela Fagan January 11, 2026
Sometimes miracles don’t roar — they whisper. When my six-year-old autistic daughter spelled “grapes” to make sure she was heard, I witnessed advocacy, literacy, and brilliance all wrapped in a single moment.
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When “No” Becomes Necessary: Embracing Change, Growth, and New Seasons as a Family
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When “No” Becomes Necessary: Embracing Change, Growth, and New Seasons as a Family

Posted by Lela Fagan January 8, 2026
Change doesn’t ask permission—it arrives, demanding clarity and courage. As a mother, wife, and senior administrative support staff member, I’m navigating a season where growth requires honest reflection, intentional action, and the willingness to let some chapters end so new ones can begin.
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From Nonverbal to Boss Baby: Celebrating Ella Grace’s Voice
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From Nonverbal to Boss Baby: Celebrating Ella Grace’s Voice

Posted by Lela Fagan January 7, 2026
A mother reflects on her daughter Ella Grace’s powerful speech development—from once minimally verbal to confidently expressing her needs with faith, joy, and personality.
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  • Pregnant by Faith: My High-Risk Pregnancy with Uterine Fibroids
  • Building Income Without Losing Integrity: A Christian Woman’s Journey into AI, Credit Repair, and Multiple Streams of Income
  • Faith, Funnels, and First Drafts: When Obedience Meets Strategy
  • Lack of Words Does Not Mean Lack of Intelligence: A Neurodivergent Motherhood War Story
  • Same Woman, Different Crown (Part I): Why I Call My Wigs “Hats”

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