Aleysha Proctor

Inspiration for Life

Take Care of Yourself … FIRST

We're well into the new year now, and in order for me to not sound cliche, l won't say, "New Year, New You" - nor will I ask you what your New Years resolutions are. Instead, I'll say take care of yourself - first. Here's what I mean; so many people have run themselves into the ground trying to be everywhere and do everything for other people -- and we constantly put ourselves last. When was ... View Post

Happy Holidays: Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

We're in the middle of the 2012 holidays, getting ready to welcome in a brand new year! I hope you're enjoying them! Me? I had a lovely Christmas with my family, and this year, for the first time in a long while, I had to go to work a few days between Christmas and New Years. Oh well ... :-) Do you have the holidays blues? Was 2012 a rough year for you? Then be of good cheer - a new year is ... View Post

2 Years of God’s Faithfulness

"And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19 NKJV Today is my two year anniversary! Two years ago today, I closed on my home. It was such an exciting day for me. Alas, the very home of my dreams - and just after signing my name, seemingly one hundred times -- the dream home was all mine!! This wasn't just any home. It was in a brand ... View Post

It’s Probably the Most Busiest Time of the Year

However! It's all for good reasons. You see, I'm getting ready to host the ladies of my family; including my mother, sister, aunts and cousins. I'm calling the women together to enjoy a non-traditional Christmas dinner (with a southwestern feel) and I'm going to bake mini-bundt cakes for their dessert. The recipe for the main dish is something that I haven't made since my home economics class ... View Post

And Then There Were … FIVE!

I cannot believe that it's been three years since my last book, Jazz, Java & Jesus: Christian Devotions to Soothe Your Soul was published! I can't believe it - where has the time gone? As I reflect on the years gone by, and getting ready to approach 2013, I realize that although it's been three years since my last book, that I've been writing every since. Hmmmm.... Therefore! I'm pleased to ... View Post

The Reason for the Season – Forever

Well, we've made it past Thanksgiving 2012 - and I hope you enjoyed it thoroughly! Before the clock struck 12am on "Black Friday", many retail stores had already opened up -- on Thanksgiving Day! Trying to snag the customer's dollars and get a jump start on improving their yearly sales before your turkey dinner had time to digest. I'm all for presents, family and fun - all for it. However, in ... View Post