by Marvlun Reed | Jul 9, 2026 | Faith Journey
For most anniversaries, my husband and I enjoy planning something special. Whether it’s a getaway, a nice dinner, or an adventure together, we’ve always loved celebrating the gift of another year of marriage. But this year was different. As we celebrated 38 years...
by Marvlun Reed | Jul 2, 2026 | Encouragement, Faith Journey
This one is dedicated to and written for my children, especially my youngest, just graduating from college, and all others just beginning their journey into adulthood, as I reflect on what it means to walk in purpose, one step at a time with God. Discovering Purpose...
by Marvlun Reed | Jun 25, 2026 | Encouragement, Faith, Family
For us, today is extra special because we are celebrating our wedding anniversary, with plans to continue the celebration this weekend. This week’s blog is simply dedicated to us and this beautiful journey called life! #gratefulheart We were young, very young, and...
by Marvlun Reed | Jun 18, 2026 | Fitness, Fitness Motivation
This week’s fitness update is dedicated to one simple truth: consistency is key! The scale may not always move as quickly as we would like, but progress is happening. One of the biggest victories I’m celebrating right now is that I’m building muscle & creating...
by Marvlun Reed | Jun 11, 2026 | Lifestyle & Personal Growth, Quiet-Time Review
There is something special about putting words on a page. For me, writing has always been therapeutic. It has been a place to process life’s challenges, celebrate victories, work through questions, and document God’s faithfulness. In fact, my first published piece was...
by Marvlun Reed | Jun 4, 2026 | Encouragement, Faith Journey, Family
This week, our daughter and son-in-law came home for a quick visit to handle some work-related obligations and reconnect with a few friends. Along with their luggage, they brought their two dogs. Add those two to our one-year-old German Shepherd, Teddy, and suddenly...
by Marvlun Reed | May 28, 2026 | Encouragement, Faith Journey, Fitness Motivation
As an African American woman, I already knew my hair would be an important part of my fitness journey. Increased heart rate can lead to sweating out hairstyles, edges fighting for survival, wash days multiplying, and figuring out gym hairstyles that still look halfway...
by Marvlun Reed | May 21, 2026 | Faith Journey, Fitness
This month’s fitness journey has been about far more than weight loss. It has become a lesson in discipline, self-awareness, stress management, and learning how to care for myself differently in this season of life. One thing I’ve learned is that health truly impacts...
by Marvlun Reed | May 14, 2026 | Faith Journey
Well… we’re here now. #newseason Our youngest has graduated college and is preparing to begin a marketing internship in less than a week. And suddenly, I find myself standing in a brand new season, learning what it means to slowly release control and trust God even...
by Marvlun Reed | May 7, 2026 | Faith, Family
As Mother’s Day approaches and I find myself on the verge of another family milestone, I feel the absence of my mother in a deep and tender way. It’s been six years since she passed, yet there are still moments when grief shows up quietly, unannounced, but familiar....
