Something I use to ask and tell my daughter all the time when she was frustrated about various experiences “Did you do your best?” Sometimes she would say yes and other times I would have to help her examine where she could have pushed a little more. Then I would say “ As long asContinue reading “Be You”
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Inner City Kids
You would be surprised at how many seniors in inner city communities are not going to college, or trade school just because they do not know how to complete the college application process or even call a school to obtain information. Basic life skills are not even present due to a lack of parent participationContinue reading “Inner City Kids”
Mom Blessings
Thinking out loud: These last few days I find myself smiling at the goodness of God. Along time ago when I begin in ministry I wanted to have the thirst and knowledge of God as my mom did. My mom the late Judith Yvonne McQuay was a woman of God who prayed, worshiped and studiedContinue reading “Mom Blessings”
Words Hurt and Kill
Let’s talk Trauma Recovery: Topic Verbal Abuse Verbal abuse definition When someone repeatedly uses words to demean, frighten, or control someone, it’s considered verbal abuse. You are not anyone’s verbal punching bag or physical punching bag. Right now I want to talk about verbal abuse. Anyone it doesn’t matter who it is that speaks toContinue reading “Words Hurt and Kill”
Hear My Heart Lord
Thoughts from the heart.. Here’s my heart Lord. I surrender it to you, my king, creator of me and all people, places and things. So many times I’ve placed my heart in the hands of others to only have it manipulated, abused, and pierced with false love and acceptance.Today, I surrender my heart to you,Continue reading “Hear My Heart Lord”
“It’s Okay To Not Be Okay”
These were the words I heard from my Spiritual Mom last month when it came time for my parents death anniversary. I’ve heard those words before but last month they became clearer than ever. With so many people passing away and being affected by COVID-19 it made my grieving more intensified. For the last 20Continue reading ““It’s Okay To Not Be Okay””
You Are On The Mind Of God
Often in life when chaos, pain, grief or trials are happening, it may be hard to believe you are not alone. There could be several people around you but due to the way you perceive in your mind that no one cares for you, it is hard to let anyone in. It may feel easierContinue reading “You Are On The Mind Of God”
YOU MATTER
TWO SIMPLE WORDS RIGHT? To some hearing the words “You Matter” will come off as, “I know that already”, “I’m a king”, “I’m a queen” of course I matter. For others, such as myself hearing those two “simple” words, use to and for some still sound like a foreign language. Well, you may be sayingContinue reading “YOU MATTER”
Welcome To SPEAK TASH
Hello, welcome to my new blog #SPEAKTASH. My name is Natasha Kelley and I am a woman of God originally from Connecticut now living in the big state of Texas. I am a single mom who has had many experiences over my 38 years of living. I want to take you on a journey withContinue reading “Welcome To SPEAK TASH”