Growth — Blog — Kolanda Douglas

Promotion

On this week’s episode of “I Didn’t Come Here for This,” I’m seriously considering firing my nail tech.

Change, Encouragement, Growth, Maturity, Mindfulness, Motherhood, Trusting GodKolanda DouglasOctober 31, 2024 Comments

Your Way is Better

“What kind of woman has a women’s ministry without a daughter?” I often asked God.

Change, Growth, Maturity, Mindfulness, Motherhood, Peace, Trusting GodKolanda DouglasSeptember 26, 2024 Comments

Support vs. Surveillance

Although the face and voice of the person was familiar, the spirit behind their behavior was not. So, this time, I noticed the deflection. I noticed the lack of accountability. I noticed the ignorance. I noticed the indifference. And I noticed the absence of an apology.

Wisdom, Growth, Maturity, Encouragement, MindfulnessKolanda DouglasAugust 29, 2024 Comments

We had church!

I’ve been so shy about fully expressing what we experienced at The Well this month for fear of who it might offend, who might be triggered, who might envious, who might be jealous, or who might feel compelled to compete.

Goals, Growth, Maturity, Ministry, Obedience, Trusting GodKolanda DouglasJuly 25, 2024Comment

Striving vs. Stewarding

There’s a difference between doing things for God, and doing things with God.

Encouragement, Growth, Mindfulness, Ministry, Obedience, Purpose, Trusting GodKolanda DouglasJune 27, 2024Comment

Spiritual Fragility

I was fully tuned into the sermon until the Pastor said: “Some of us are too fragile for God’s glory…We think being “chosen” or “called” is equivalent to receiving special privileges.”

Change, Money, Maturity, Growth, Fear, Encouragement, Wisdom, Trusting God, Spiritual Health, Peace, ObedienceKolanda DouglasApril 25, 2024Comment

I got the keys!

I’ve been beating myself up over the last few weeks because I’m currently repeating a spiritual test that I’ve taken before.

Encouragement, Growth, Maturity, Ministry, Obedience, Purpose, Trusting GodKolanda DouglasMarch 28, 2024Comment

It takes what it takes!

It felt like I’d won the war, but lost the battle. The only way I can describe how I felt is like the ending of the movie 300. Although the Spartans won, nothing was ever the same because they all died on the battlefield.