The Writings and Experiences of Lela Jefferson Fagan
The other day I felt led to just say thank you to sister-friends that have played pivotal roles in my life’s journey. Many of them I do not speak to on a regular basis offline. The last time I might have seen some of them is as much as 20 years ago! However, because…
Miss. Maya, Can I tell our shared story? How we all became your daughters and sons? Many of us never met you face to face. Yet…Somehow feel as if we are all kin to you. You wiped tears of shame from eyes distances away with pages used as tissues. Ink running over and…
I recently had a profound conversation with my sister. We were talking about behavior labeling. I have said that I was an introvert for years. It’s not what I am by nature. I am an extrovert with introvert like tendencies. However, because of life, I had adapted the full labeling of an introvert to protect…
“I am still getting used to this long distance / no distance in the Spirit relationship we have.” This was a text I had sent to one of my best friends/sisters. Reading it back now, it sounds like a corny pick up line. However, it’s the truth. My sister Nicole is one of those few…
Love sweeter than berries ripened by sun kisses Deeper than oceans deep Stronger than trees that weep Palms that sway in hurricane winds That’s His love for you, that’s His love for me Love that grows faster than fresh cut grass And as infectious as a newborn baby’s laugh That’s His love for you, that’s…
I am thinking of spicing up my look up a bit. This past Wednesday, I was surfing the net looking for style inspiration. Ironically in the process I learned the meaning of the hashtag #WCW which stands for “Woman Crush Wednesday”. From the images I collected and posted on my Social profiles; I can definitely…
“Confidence is the fruit of trusting God. When we trust Him, we may not have all the answers, but we are confident that He does.” – Joyce Meyer from her devotional book “Trusting God Day by Day: 365 Daily Devotions“
Lord, today I confess that I have made a 180 degree turn and am resting peacefully in your presence. My re-born sealed spirit is already yielded and bonded to you. I now submit my mind/soul and body to be led. Have your will with me Lord. I thank you for your grace and new mercies…
Lord, I have learnt to spend time in your presence [continuously] simply means to acknowledge that you are always with me. What a comforting thing to know! You have seen my future and have provided provisions for me to achieve each promise you have said are mine because of my heavenly adoption. It’s all right…
I remember playing “Emancipation” while late night freestyle writing poetry in the Prince Fan chat rooms I frequented. The ones I liked. I would post at the Lair or kept in my journal. Many of those poems actually ended up in my book “Poetry of a Black Girl: the Darkness and the Light”.