by Marvlun Reed | Jul 30, 2026 | Encouragement, Faith Journey
Have you ever looked up and wondered, “How did life get sooo busy?” We seem to move from one obligation to the next, checking boxes, meeting deadlines, and taking care of everyone around us. Yet somewhere in the middle of all the noise, it’s easy to...
by Marvlun Reed | Jul 23, 2026 | Faith Journey, Fitness Motivation
“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.” Ecclesiastes 4:9 Our 2026 Annual Wellness Challenge at work is officially underway, and I have to say, it has been one of the most enjoyable parts of my fitness journey this year, so far. I’m...
by Marvlun Reed | Jul 16, 2026 | Daily Surrender, Faith
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Philippians 4:8 Have you ever stopped to think about...
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 &...
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...
