EXpectations vs. Standards
It’s okay to lower your EXpectations, but never your Standards. Not everything will meet the level you hoped for, and not everyone will rise to the occasion you envisioned. That is life. But your standards reflect your values, your growth, and your alignment with God’s purpose for your life. They are not meant to bend just because something or someone falls short. Lowering EXpectations protects your peace. Maintaining Standards protects your purpose. Stay grounded, stay disce
Apr 201 min read
April Queens Celebrating Birthdays
EXcelevating® Women, Inc. celebrated our April Queens’ birthdays at Eddie V's with an unforgettable evening of dinner and live music. The ambiance, the cuisine, the music, the conversations, the laughter, and the fellowship created a beautiful night of connection and celebration. RH Entertainment set the tone with classic old school R&B that took everyone on a nostalgic trip down memory lane. We wish a very happy birthday to Racquel Lennon and Arletha Stallings and hope this
Apr 201 min read
The Most Powerful Chessboard Piece... The Queen
The Queen is the most powerful piece on the chessboard. She can move in any direction… forward, backward, side to side, and diagonal. She has range, influence, and authority. But even with all that power…the Queen is not meant to be moved carelessly. In fact, one of the most important principles in chess is this: don’t bring your Queen out too early. Why? Because Her value makes Her a target. When released too soon, She can be attacked, chased, and forced into positions She
Apr 201 min read
Five Reasons to Wake Up at 5AM
There is something powerful about rising early, before the noise of the day begins. It is also the number of grace. At 5AM, you are not just waking up, you are stepping into a moment that symbolizes God’s unmerited favor. A fresh start. A new mercy. A divine opportunity to align your heart, mind, and spirit before the demands of the day try to take over. Grace meets you in the stillness. Grace covers you in preparation. Grace carries you into purpose. Waking up at 5AM is not
Mar 302 min read
Women's History Month 2026
What a beautiful and meaningful way for EXcelevating® Women, Inc. to honor International Women’s Day! The “Empowering Her / Empoderando a Ella” Domestic Violence Awareness and Empowerment Event brought women together for a powerful morning of connection, education, and encouragement. Held at Greater Pure Light Church, the event created a welcoming space where women from the community gathered in unity, many wearing purple in support of domestic violence awareness. Through sur
Mar 161 min read
