Blog - Davonne Parks

8 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Making a Decision

6 Aug

You know how sometimes you have a decision looming, and you almost feel paralyzed because you don’t know which direction to choose? I feel like that on a regular basis! Especially if the decision is something I think might affect or upset other people. Whether your decision is big or small, here are a few … Read More about 8 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Making a Decision

11 Simple Ways to Reach out to Someone Who’s Hurting

Jesus

1 Aug

You know what’s difficult? Trying to figure out how to write an article that’s meant to encourage others after something really sad has happened. My cousin died on Tuesday, at just 41 years of age – he’s the older brother of my other cousin who died 6 years ago. They left behind both of their … Read More about 11 Simple Ways to Reach out to Someone Who’s Hurting

This was so embarrassing! (And How to Love Your Imperfect Self.)

Jesus· Self Care is Not Selfish

23 Jul

I’m in the midst of Vacation Bible School this week, and I’m gonna tell you a little about how disastrous the first night was because, trust me, it will make you feel so much better about yourself. To understand what I’m about to tell you, you may need to know that at the church I … Read More about This was so embarrassing! (And How to Love Your Imperfect Self.)

When that Thing You’re Looking for is Right in Front of Your Face

Jesus

18 Jul

If you’ve followed my writing for awhile, you may have noticed that I’ve spent nearly 16 years chasing sunsets in the hills of northeastern Kentucky. I seek them out, climb trees for hopes of a better view, write about wishing I could see them, and share devotionals when I do catch a good sunset on … Read More about When that Thing You’re Looking for is Right in Front of Your Face

I thought leaving the 99 to go after the 1 was crazy – until I was the 1.

Friendship· Jesus· Loving our Kids· Marriage

9 Jul

If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen today’s devotional about when Jesus recommended leaving the 99 safe sheep to go after the 1 who had wandered into unsafe territory: 12 “What do you think? If any man has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the … Read More about I thought leaving the 99 to go after the 1 was crazy – until I was the 1.