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Tisha S. Waddell, Not Self Made Strategic Consultant, Blogger, Podcaster, Public Speaker

20/10/2026

Scripture reminds us that Jesus was tempted in every way that we are, yet He was without sin (Hebrews 4:15). And 1 Corinthians 10:13 assures us that no temptation we face is uncommon to mankind and that God is faithful to provide a way to endure it.

Yet, at some of the most crucial moments in our lives, we find ourselves asking everybody around us what we should do without ever opening our Bibles to see what GOD has already said!

I've learned to lean more on what's been TRIED and TESTED and less on what simply SOUNDS GOOD. Because life is far too important to leave to chance, and not every piece of advice is worth taking.

And for those of us who find ourselves in the position of advising others, BE CAREFUL what you say! If you're not willing to walk it out yourself, you may be doing more harm than good.

People are watching how we LIVE far more closely than they're listening to what we SAY.

And that's a reminder for ALL of us, myself included.
(This was the view from our hotel in Arizona. So when I tell you, "take the trip" just know, I am taking the trip!)

18/10/2026

I think I must be Algerian… IJS

16/10/2026

IF YOU WANT TO GO, GO!

Not every foreign destination requires a passport! Sometimes all you need is the courage to leave what’s familiar and EXPERIENCE something different!

And when you get there, don’t just SEE the sights. Experience God’s GLORY! Take in the beauty, the wonder, and the FULLNESS of His creation!

In Psalm 24:1, the Hebrew word for fullness is melo (pronounced meh-LOH), meaning that which fills, abundance, or all that a place contains.

Think about THAT! Every mountain, ocean, valley, and breathtaking view belongs to HIM!

“The earth is the LORD’s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.” — Psalm 24:1 (KJV)

So GO! Explore. Experience. Stand in awe. There’s a whole world filled with evidence of God’s greatness (including His people.)

THE EARTH IS HIS. GO SEE WHAT HE’S DONE!

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15/10/2026

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15/10/2026

**If you don’t have any friends, HOW ARE YOU FRIENDING?** 👀

Listen, this table was FULL of honest feedback, open conversations, vulnerable questions, and REAL connections! That’s why our smiles are so big and our laughter is so infectiously, uproariously REAL!

Would you believe that most of these women had JUST MET each other the very day these pictures were taken?!

A few of us were already friends separately, but somehow we all linked up by chance, and BAM! Just like that, a table full of women became a space for genuine connection, laughter, and authenticity.

So PLEASE stop telling yourself it’s hard to make friends at our BIG AGE! Baby, sometimes the problem isn't that friendship is hard to find. Sometimes we're so guarded that we don't leave room for it to find US!

Drop your guard. Be REAL. Be OPEN. Ask questions. Start conversations. Give people a chance to know you, and be willing to get to know them!

We have so much more in common than we realize, but we'll never discover it if we keep showing up with walls instead of open hearts.

And here's a little something to think about: **Are you being the kind of friend you're hoping to find?**

Because the Word reminds us:

**“A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.” — Proverbs 18:24 (KJV)**

Sometimes the first step to FINDING friendship is BEING FRIENDLY! ❤️

I sat in my pantry for about 10 or 15 minutes and snapped this pic to send to my family since I was home alone. They ten...
14/10/2026

I sat in my pantry for about 10 or 15 minutes and snapped this pic to send to my family since I was home alone. They tend to think I overreact sometimes, and maybe I do, but I’ve heard that “warning comes before destruction”. Imminent hit different than warning. I may have still been on the couch after seeing “warning,” but that word change shifted my position.

Clearly if God decided to breathe just a little on this storm it was going through my house. (For reference, the start point is right near the lake I’ve been telling you all about in my back yard.)

SN: The Lord is coming back soon, be in the right position. This isn’t a warning. His return is imminent. You won’t get a phone warning and by the time you hear the trumpet, times up for choosing.

A picture truly is worth a thousand words. Still today I only have three, “ Thank You, Lord.”

14/10/2026

I’M OVER CLUTTER.

Not just the hand sanitizer, creams, and other knickknacks. The people. The experiences. The pain. The past.

It’s time to LET GO. This stuff is slowing down my tempo.

Listen, I’m done holding on to disrespect, discouragement, and disregard. I’m throwing away the trash left behind by those who jumped ship. I’m no longer searching for “usefulness” in people or things that shouldn’t have access to me in the first place.

I’M TAKING MY SPACE BACK.

How about you? Why are you still allowing "junk" you don't need or even want to take up space and clutter your life?

Here’s the thing: the burden of life is real. There’s no denying that. But does that mean it’s yours to keep carrying?

Because, honey, I’M DONE!

Psalm 55:22
"Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved."

Psalm 68:19
"Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burden; the Lord is our salvation."

I Peter 5:6-7
“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he cares for you.”

Matthew 6:34
"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."

12/10/2026

Last week was eye-opening. Sometimes we think we have it all figured out, and God shows up and reminds us that we don’t!

Thankfully, the Holy Spirit knows exactly how to get my attention when I take my eyes off of Him. I may become distracted, lean too heavily on my own understanding, or move ahead without stopping to seek His direction, but He ALWAYS reminds me that I still need to listen, learn, and follow.

I’m grateful that God loves me enough to correct me. It isn’t always comfortable to recognize where I’ve gotten ahead of Him, but I want to remain teachable. Having experience doesn’t mean I have every answer, and being confident doesn’t mean I’m always right.

This week, my prayer is simple, "Lord help me to stick with you."

Proverbs 3:5–6 — Trusting God beyond our own understanding
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Bible Gateway

Proverbs 3:11–12 — Receiving His loving correction
“My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.” Bible Gateway

John 14:26 — The Holy Spirit teaching and reminding us
“But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”

08/10/2026

Unh unh. Not today. I’m drinking water and minding my business.

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