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....
by Marvlun Reed | Apr 30, 2026 | Daily Surrender, Faith Journey, Lifestyle & Personal Growth
We’re living in a time where you can feel it, love is not what it used to be. The Bible said it plainly: “the love of many will grow cold.” And if we’re honest, we’re watching it happen right in front of us. People are more divided, more hardened, more quick to tear...
by Marvlun Reed | Apr 23, 2026 | Faith, Fitness
There’s something powerful about getting your rhythm back. Not perfect. Not finished. But steady… consistent… intentional. The goal? 3 miles each morning (add in weights three times a week). I can feel the shift—not just in my body, but in my mind. I’m more focused....
by Marvlun Reed | Apr 16, 2026 | Faith, Family
Today’s blog, I felt led to focus on marriage (as our anniversary approaches). In this life, many of us are still learning how to navigate marriage, parenting (and the different seasons of parenting – ie young-adults/or being empty nesters), and faith. It isn’t always...
by Marvlun Reed | Apr 9, 2026 | Faith, Family
Most of my blogs are written in advance, prayed over, then released. I do that because what I place here has to be birthed out of my relationship with God… what I hear Him saying, and my willingness to yield (surrender) as a vessel for Him to speak. Lately, though, I...
by Marvlun Reed | Apr 2, 2026 | Quiet-Time Review
This Easter season has me being still, reflecting deeply on the journey, and on God’s faithfulness, His grace, and His relentless love! There is so much to be thankful for! Death surrounded me at an earlier age. In my little mind, I thought if I kept people at a...
by Marvlun Reed | Mar 26, 2026 | Faith, Fitness, Motivation
The goal is to dedicate at least one blog a month to “My Fitness Journey.” This month has been tough. My focus hasn’t been where I wanted it to be when it comes to fitness. Spring Breaks, a house full of people, and plenty of fun activities filled the calendar. And if...
