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 18, 2022 | Encouragement, Faith, Family, Fitness
Running has never been easy for me, but always a challenge! Especially when it comes to hills (I haven’t quite mastered those yet). It is in those moments, when running, that I am truly motivated by His Grace, and totally dependent upon His (God’s) Love for me! That,...
by Marvlun Reed | May 9, 2018 | Encouragement, Faith, Family
“Hold fast to dreams, For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird, That cannot fly.” – Langston Hughes“ A Word of Encouragement: Find what makes you different and that is what will set you apart. You don’t have to be like everyone else to be successful, just...
by Marvlun Reed | Oct 17, 2017 | Encouragement, Faith, Family, Quiet-Time Review
“A mother’s heart is always with her children, near or far (from birth unto adulthood).” #ILoveThisQuote #AMothersLove Recently, I received some unexpected news about “One” of our 4 children. They would have to face one of the biggest challenges of their lives. My...
by Marvlun Reed | Oct 10, 2017 | Encouragement, Faith, Family
“And his name will be the hope of all the world.” Matthew 12:21 NLT Hope is to look forward with confidence or expectation. It is about the future. Hope is for the future, it is the belief that the future can and will be better than the present and past. Hope is in...