The Convo Lab with Guest Brandi Morris

Check out Episode 1 of The Convo Lab with my first guest – author and speaker Brandi Morris! We’re kickin’ off The Convo Lab with some powerful truth and #AllSistahsAreWelcome!

The Convo Lab – Kayren Cathcart and Brandi Morris: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR4itZBqTAw&t=60s 

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Blessings, Kayren

Welcome to The Convo Lab LAUNCH

Launch Day is HERE!!! In response to God’s gentle nudges that have grown stronger and more frequent over the past several months, I’m excited to launch a new show on my YouTube channel: The Convo Lab. I hope you’ll enjoy experiencing quality content in a “pull-up-a-chair-and-join-us, girl!” atmosphere with my wisdom-filled guests as much as we enjoy providing you an invitation into each conversation! My prayer is that you will experience the presence of the Lord with each conversation you join.

My 3-minute Welcome Message to YOU: Welcome to The Convo Lab!

Welcome Message link: https://youtu.be/XGHhIj5FwHg 

p.s. The first few episodes are recorded, but stay tuned for an invitation to join me LIVE as cadence and guest schedules are confirmed! As always, I welcome your comments.

“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”

(Psalm 16:11)

© Copyright 2021 by Kayren J. Cathcart

Do NOT Adjust Your Set

The Convo Lab launches tomorrow – are you excited?! I am!!! I think you’re gonna LOVE it! #AllSistahsAreWelcome

“Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.”

(Psalm 27:14)

© Copyright 2021 by Kayren J. Cathcart

What Could Bee This Sweet?

Honey, this one is for YOU! The Convo Lab was designed with YOU in mind. #AllSistahsAreWelcome

The Convo Lab is THE gathering place for Conversational Collaborations with Dynamic Women! 

“7 The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.

8 The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.

9 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.

10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.”

(Psalm 19:7-11)

© Copyright 2021 by Kayren J. Cathcart

My Best Use for a Stick of Butter…

…all week long – hands down!!! LOL🤣 Look at this absolutely glorious apple crisp, smell the cinnamon wafting through the air, taste that brown sugar…yes, Fall is officially HERE!🍁🍂

Granted, I’ll admit this is a deconstruction of my sugar-free oatmeal breakfast earlier this week, but I figured that this Thursday night deserved a treat like apple crisp, so I went for it! Sooo glad I did…dessert perfection!😋 #NoRegrets #UNapologetic #JudgmentFreeZone #BakedInJoy #AppleEqualsFruit 🍎

Hubby & I polished off 1/3 of this while still hot outta the oven😋…2 years till empty nest…but who’s counting?😯🤔😏 Ha ha ha!

Happy Fri-YAY, y’all!!!😊🥳

Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings.”

(Psalm 17:8)

© Copyright 2021 by Kayren J. Cathcart

The Power of Improvisation – More or Less

So I’ve been feelin’ pretty crafty lately…and my newest fascination is vinyl wall transfers (better late to the party than never, right?!) LOL

The Frugal Frannie in me couldn’t pass up the “bless our home” sign sporting the big red markdown sticker – OVER 50% off…SCORE! Imagine my horrific chagrin when I discovered – after watching a YouTube tutorial on proper application techniques, following the directions, and being ready to create my amateur masterpiece – the sign in the container did NOT match the package. It said, “less our home.”

In this harvest season, I am focused on setting an atmosphere of abundance and gratitude, so this incomplete sale item posed a philosophical quandary. Determined to make it work, I took the flourish that was to go at the bottom of the phrase, turned it sideways, and posited, “If I can make that curlicue look like the letter B and place it properly, I may be able to pull this off without a comprehension faux pas.”

So whaddya think – did I succeed in making lemonade from the lemons I was handed in that tightly sealed and unpreviewable container?

I think my improvisation is another lovely (& budget-friendly) addition to my Laundry Room spruce-up…works for me!😉👍🏼

What little things are bringing you joy this week? I’d love for you to drop me a comment to share…

“Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”

(Nehemiah 8:10)

© Copyright 2021 by Kayren J. Cathcart

My New Happy Place

Wherever my seasonal pillows are! Plus, they were on SALE! LOL #JoyfulMoments #LifeOnPurpose #Intentional

“Delight thyself also in the LORD: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”

(Psalm 37:4)

© Copyright 2021 by Kayren J. Cathcart

Prepping for Success

Twas the night before breakfast…

This is what my healthy breakfast looks like at 10pm the prior night. When I DON’T plan ahead, I may fall into the trap of convenience (that looks a lot like leftover from lunch tater tots and ketchup, or whatever I can grab quickly between meetings). Then I’m grouchy and hangry because I unwisely picked something that neither satisfied nor adequately nourished me. Can you relate?😏

Advance preparation helps set us up for success. What are some healthy habits YOU can’t afford to skip? Drop me a comment! #BetterEveryDay #WorkInProgress #SuccessIsMyChoice

“Behold, I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared.”

(Exodus 23:20)

“So Jotham became mighty, because he prepared his ways before the Lord his God.”

(II Chronicles 27:6)

© Copyright 2021 by Kayren J. Cathcart

Scarcity, Enough, or Plenty?

More than enough…LOL

Am I the only one who knew this amount of peanut butter was MORE than sufficient for (at LEAST) another sandwich?!?🤣 I CAN’T be the only one! LOL

Seriously, in 20 years of marriage, some of my biggest gasps (& protests!) have come from my wonderful hubby throwing out something I still deemed as having potential use. Obviously, I’m the only resident who sees the value (necessity) in scraping the bottom (& sides!) of the peanut butter jar…or has the patience to do so.😜

Too many times in the past, I’ve talked myself outta stuff that I KNOW would add joy & delight because I thought:

🚫 I don’t really NEED it (but it’s reasonable, I work hard to handle my bizness, & it’s a nice treat/reward)

🚫 I can come back & get it later (later never comes)

🚫 I’m being frugal & responsible (TRUTH? I was being CHEAP and dealing with ⚠️TOXIC☢ money mindset emotional baggage & fear of lack)

🔆 Today, I choose JOY! Life, peace, delight, and abundance…YES to ALL of that – and then some! GOD is my Provider; He owns the cattle on 1,000 hills – & that’s a LOTTA beef!🐄🐂🐃🤣

Being frugal with wisdom and good stewardship is a positive quality. But when it becomes restrictive to the point of near-debilitation and you’re not enjoying life, it’s time for some reflection and self-evaluation.🤔 IJS…I know from experience!😯 I’m praying for you to embrace and walk in the abundant life Christ died for us to have.😇 Blessings, Kayren 

#LiveRichly #SimplePleasures #JoyfulMoments #WorkInProgress #SelfCareIsNOTselfish

“Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple.”

(Psalm 65:4)

© Copyright 2021 by Kayren J. Cathcart