Author: Danyale

Thank You, Lord

Parents do many things without receiving even a simple thank you. However, as their children grow older most begin to express appreciation for the sacrifices that were made to take care of them. Some even realized that the various gifts of kindness they received were underserved but given simply because they were greatly loved. Then,

Read More »

Thanks-Living

In just a few short weeks, most will be preparing for the Thanksgiving holiday. My prayer is that everyone will have a wonderful Thanksgiving this year!!! If you are like me, you will gather around the dinner table with a rich spread of delightful dishes. You’ll stuff yourself until your tummy aches and won’t feel

Read More »

A Change of Seasons

“My husband, Brandon Patterson, wrote a wonderful article that I wanted to share.” – Danyale Patterson As you can tell by the current weather, we are officially into the Fall season. Fall has always been my favorite time of the year.  It is a time when things begin to cool down from the hot summer months,

Read More »

A Difficult Trial

My heart goes out to everyone who has recently had a loved one pass from this life to eternity, especially a mother.  Losing a parent is one of the hardest and most painful trials a person can face.   On October 3, 2020, my mother passed peacefully in my home, surrounded by her loving family, with

Read More »

You’re Not An Egg

Are financial pressures, job stress, family problems or other challenges weighing you down? Have you ever thought to yourself or even said, “This is too much!! I can’t handle this! I am going to CRACK under the pressure!”

Read More »
The Worry Gene - Danyale Patterson

The Worry Gene

“Oh I know something bad is going to happen!” exclaimed the lady I was talking to who admitted that she had trouble with worrying too much. “I guess I have the worry gene”, she said.

Read More »

A Clean Slate

Sitting in a garage does not make a person a car, nor does attending church, religious titles, or doing good works make an individual a follower of Christ.  Jesus states in Matthew 7:21-23 (MSG), “Knowing the correct password — saying ‘Master, Master,’ for instance — isn’t going to get you anywhere with me. What is required

Read More »

Step Out

My family and I had a great time this past week at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. We enjoyed the beautiful scenery of the ocean and the beach. This year, while there I wanted to do something a little more adventurous. I decided to climb a 75-foot tower and race down a 900-foot zipline!  As

Read More »

The Past Is The Past

I love to take out old pictures, scrapbooks, and videos of my sweet memories.  Sometimes, I think about how fast time flies by and how quickly things change. I ponder over my accomplishments and then, I dwell on my mistakes and what might have been if I had done things differently. It’s OK to go

Read More »

A New Beginning

August is my birthday month. Just like in January, I reflect on my weaknesses and strengths from the previous year and look forward to walking in a new beginning.  However, I also realize that none of us have to wait until the new year or our birthdays for a fresh start. The Bible says that

Read More »

Thank You, Lord

Parents do many things without receiving even a simple thank you. However, as their children grow older most begin to express appreciation for the sacrifices that were made to take care of them. Some even realized that the various gifts of kindness they received were underserved but given simply because they were greatly loved. Then,

Read More »

Thanks-Living

In just a few short weeks, most will be preparing for the Thanksgiving holiday. My prayer is that everyone will have a wonderful Thanksgiving this year!!! If you are like me, you will gather around the dinner table with a rich spread of delightful dishes. You’ll stuff yourself until your tummy aches and won’t feel

Read More »

A Change of Seasons

“My husband, Brandon Patterson, wrote a wonderful article that I wanted to share.” – Danyale Patterson As you can tell by the current weather, we are officially into the Fall season. Fall has always been my favorite time of the year.  It is a time when things begin to cool down from the hot summer months,

Read More »

A Difficult Trial

My heart goes out to everyone who has recently had a loved one pass from this life to eternity, especially a mother.  Losing a parent is one of the hardest and most painful trials a person can face.   On October 3, 2020, my mother passed peacefully in my home, surrounded by her loving family, with

Read More »

You’re Not An Egg

Are financial pressures, job stress, family problems or other challenges weighing you down? Have you ever thought to yourself or even said, “This is too much!! I can’t handle this! I am going to CRACK under the pressure!”

Read More »
The Worry Gene - Danyale Patterson

The Worry Gene

“Oh I know something bad is going to happen!” exclaimed the lady I was talking to who admitted that she had trouble with worrying too much. “I guess I have the worry gene”, she said.

Read More »

A Clean Slate

Sitting in a garage does not make a person a car, nor does attending church, religious titles, or doing good works make an individual a follower of Christ.  Jesus states in Matthew 7:21-23 (MSG), “Knowing the correct password — saying ‘Master, Master,’ for instance — isn’t going to get you anywhere with me. What is required

Read More »

Step Out

My family and I had a great time this past week at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. We enjoyed the beautiful scenery of the ocean and the beach. This year, while there I wanted to do something a little more adventurous. I decided to climb a 75-foot tower and race down a 900-foot zipline!  As

Read More »

The Past Is The Past

I love to take out old pictures, scrapbooks, and videos of my sweet memories.  Sometimes, I think about how fast time flies by and how quickly things change. I ponder over my accomplishments and then, I dwell on my mistakes and what might have been if I had done things differently. It’s OK to go

Read More »

A New Beginning

August is my birthday month. Just like in January, I reflect on my weaknesses and strengths from the previous year and look forward to walking in a new beginning.  However, I also realize that none of us have to wait until the new year or our birthdays for a fresh start. The Bible says that

Read More »