Last Post Of November 2013...

This is the last post for the month of November, and I wanted to say "thanks" to those that visited our blog this month, read the posts, and supported or had a desire to support, the Music and E-book that's available.

I hope and pray that some of the posts were a blessing to readers spiritually, that some were informational, and maybe even gave some people a smile or two. Thanks for taking the time to visit our blog!

~Latresha~ @BlessedDirection.com

The Same God...

Today I was thinking about the importance of developing and keeping a close relationship with God, who NEVER changes. He is the same God of yesterday, today, tomorrow and forever.

We can always find peace, security, and balance in him ALWAYS. No matter how often life, people, and the world around us changes!

Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day and for ever. ~KJV~ Bible, Malachi 3:6 For I am the Lord, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed. ~KJV~ Bible

~Latresha~ @BlessedDirection.com

Happy Thanksgiving...

Happy Thanksgiving! Today is a time that most of us are celebrating... A time to think, reflect, and be grateful for all that we have both spiritually, and physically.

For God the creator of all things has allowed us to see almost another year, and enjoy another gathering with the ones we love.

Continuous thanks, and praise should be upon our hearts and on our lips... Glorifying God for who he is, and for all that he has done!


~Latresha~ @BlessedDirection.com

Simple Tortilla Recipe...

Earlier last month I posted a video tutorial on the what's cooking page of our website, about how to make simple tortillas from scratch. I first saw a similar recipe on youtube thanks to Rockin Robin's channel.

I decided to try it myself with a few settle changes, and they turned out great! This recipe can be prepared and enjoyed during holiday gatherings, and even after the holidays, giving "new life" to those leftovers!

~Latresha~ @BlessedDirection.com

Doing God's Will...

After praying, searching, and keeping the faith. I feel that God has guided me to the right place, for getting online radio airplay. My latest single "Stretch Your Faith" now has a new radio station "home". The website is RadioAirplay.com.

So far I like what this site has to offer, when getting indie artists more exposure for their music. To those that already do, and to those that will. I thank you, for keeping me in your prayers as I continue to do God's will through his music!

~Latresha~ @BlessedDirection.com

National Parfait Day...

Today was national parfait day... I have had this dessert in the past from McDonalds , but never knew that there was a national day for it. So what exactly is a parfait you ask? It's a dessert that's served layered with your choice of fruit, yogurt, etc.

Doing a quick search online will surely give great recipe ideas on how to make these at home. Some people prefer this dessert served a little frozen,though some do not. Parfait in French also means "perfect". I learned a little something new today!


~Latresha~ @BlessedDirection.com

Perilous Times...

Our bible study teaching this Sunday was about perilous times, and how we as people must stay watchful and prepared for the Lords imminent return.

No, no one knows when our Lord shall come again, even the angels of heaven do not know, but when he does, we want to make sure that we were living a life that was Holy and exceptable in his sight!


Matthew 24:42 Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.

~Latresha~ @BlessedDirection.com

In The Midst Of Rushing...

In the midst of rushing we do some of the funniest things that can have us laughing at Our own selves... I remember reaching for my purse one day, and heading straight out the door, to pick up my oldest two kids from school. I noticed that my purse was a little heavier than usual, but I didn't really think anything of it.

So when it came time for me to reach down in my purse, I reached in, and I was right. There was a big bell pepper in my purse. Still to this day I don't remember how that got in there. I know that I was preparing to cook with some bell pepper earlier that day, but how it got from my kitchen to my purse I do not know!!(smiles)

~Latresha~ @BlessedDirection.com

Time Sure Does Fly...

It seems like just yesterday. I was having morning sickness, and thought it was something I ate. Little did I know my husband and I had our fifth child on the way. A beautiful baby boy, that we were surprised and excited to welcome into our growing family!

Since his birth, almost a year has gone by, and in a few days he will be the big ONE! Time sure does fly, and waits on no one... My baby is growing up, "happy soon to be your birthday Zee" we love you (smiles)!!

~Latresha~ @BlessedDirection.com

Keep The Vision...

Don't let go of the vision God has placed in you. Stand strong and steadfast in the things that God has promised. Don't allow the enemy to pressure you into giving up,for without a vision people perish.

I feel like I'm speaking to a certain someone... God knows just who you are, and by faith I speak continual peace over you in the name of Jesus Christ!!

Habakkuk 2:3 For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. ~KJV~ Bible

~Latresha~ @BlessedDirection.com

Establish Great Patience...

Let's not become overwhelmed by the mountains (challenges) that we face in life. Smile as you go forward on the journey. Wait on God to supervise you in doing what you need to do, to get to where you need to be.

I know sometimes we want to push the whole mountain out of the way all at once, because we are tired of looking at it and thinking about it right? Yet it's critical that we must learn patience. Let patience have her own perfect work in you today. Let God guide you and show you how to push your mountains out of the way a little at a time, doing so will establish GREAT patience in you, leaving you content, complete, and free at the arrival of your destination!!

James 1:4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

~Latresha~ @BlessedDirection.com

Continue To Speak Life...

Sometimes in life the enemy will try and pressure you into THINKING and SPEAKING negative words over your life. It's in these times that we must fight off negative emotions, and continue to speak the word of God over our lives.

For death and life are in the power of the tongue. The devil knows this, and that's why he tries his best to get us to complain. Words have power, and we want to make sure that we continue to speak life giving words. If you are having or have had a challenging day today, fight to stay positive in your mindset, Continue to speak life !!

Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. ~KJV~ Bible

~Latresha~ @BlessedDirection.Com

Excited About Reading...

My oldest daughter Dayla, introduced me to this new website that she learned about at school today, called myon.com. A site with access to a large library of digital, downloadable books (E-books) that range from educational, to simply reading for fun,

after viewing the site myself. I see that teachers have a great opportunity, to introduce their students to many new books and facets of reading, for grades pre-K through 12th,and parents get to be involved too, which is great. When you want to keep up with your child's growth of reading!

~Latresha~ @BlessedDirection.com

A Happy Sunday...

After a Blessed church service, a trip to ToysRus, and a visit to see family. We are now back home and my husband is doing much better today!

We started "Bubby's" birthday celebration today also, because his actual birth date is during the week, and we took him out today, so that we all could go together as a family.

He got a gift from the store, but has always LOVED helium balloons more than actual toys.He played and wrestled with that balloon so much until he has already burst it, and then the first thing he said was "I want another one"!!

~Latresha~ @BlessedDirection.com

Feeling Sick Saturday...

Today was an "I feel sick" Saturday, spent at home. Our oldest son "P.J." had "popcorn for pops'" at his school on tonight, he and his daddy had planned to go,but Patrick Sr. has not been feeling well, due to a cold for the past couple days, now an earache that just started today.

I'm praying that he gets well soon though. I don't like to see my husband sick. When he is well he is usually very upbeat,but when he is sick I can totally tell the difference,he just lays around the house more quiet than normally. My babies have been hit with it too, but they are doing much better now. I'm the only one who has not gotten sick, I hope it stays that way!

~Latresha~ @BlessedDirection.com

The Sound Of A Washing Machine...

As my children were getting ready for bed one night this week. My oldest son "P.J." comes up to me and asked would I turn on the washing machine while he drifts off to sleep. At first I was like oooookay???

Then he explained that hearing the sound of the washing machine had a soothing sound that made him feel sleepy.Then it dawned on me that when a lot of us were children we probably had these same "soothing moments" too, that we still remember as adults.
My husband said his was the memory of his mom sweeping, the sound of broom bristles sweeping across the floor,and mines was hearing my parents talking. while I would be drifting off to sleep some nights, they would still be up talking, and I enjoyed hearing the soothing sound of my dad's voice. That's probably why he can get his grand babies to go to sleep when no one else can!(smiles). I love my family and I thank God for those precious memories!!

~Latresha~ @BlessedDirection.com

Big Crumbs Savings...

Today I was thinking about purchasing items from a website, that I signed up to about four years ago called Big Crumbs.I had never brought anything from the site, actually forgot about it but came across it again today, to find that it's still thriving. Which reminded me of why I signed up in the first place, I remember two benefits that they offer.

One is that you get a commission if others sign up for free through your referral link,and two was if I shopped there,I would get a percentage of cash back, when I make purchases that I normally make at my local stores anyway. Soooo I'm thinking to myself, yeah the local stores don't usually give cash back for shopping ,or commission for referring others to their store, but this site Big Crumbs does, it's a pretty neat way to save, earn, and help others if they like the concept!

~Latresha~ @BlessedDirection.com

My Birthday Is Coming...

"Mama my birthday is coming" shouts my son "bubby"! His birthday is almost here, and he is so excited. He has been wanting to go to Toys R Us every Since "Chazzy" celebrated her birthday last month.

I signed them up a few years ago to the Toys R Us birthday club for kids under the age of eleven, and like clock work all my kids will get a gift card in the mail,

take it to the store and then get their crown, helium balloon, and gift. Sometimes kids also get a "happy birthday" phone call from the store's mascot Geoffrey the giraffe, then an in store greeting and happy birthday song. Last month this was part of "chazzy's" birthday celebration, boy was she excited too !!

~Latresha~ @BlessedDirection.com

Oh Happy Day...

Earlier today I posted a video of our oldest son P.J. singing "oh happy day. He sings this song all the time.The video footage can be found on our website. Keep singing son, God is continuing to develop a beautiful gift in you (smiles)!!


~Latresha~ @BlessedDirection.com

A Totally Different Direction...

I'm Working on new music this evening. For the past few days I have had the unction to start recording again. I'm excited about the process too, and wondering what the completed product will be like,

because sometimes when I'm composing music, the sound will be going one way, then God will give me totally different ideas that change the sound into a totally different direction. Which is great, I get excited when this happens, whatever it may be I thank God for the opportunity to continue cultivating the gifts that he has Blessed me with!!

Latresha @ BlessedDirection.com

Thanking God Tonight...

Just thanking God tonight for what we have,and feeling grateful to be alive, also praying for those that were affected by typhoon Haiyan, over in the Philippines.

Praying for the strength of those that survived, that they will get the food, water, shelter, medicine, and donations that they need in Jesus name, if it be the Lords will, and life lasts we will be sending a donation as well our hearts go out to them, because they hurt we hurt.

Romans 12:15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. ~KJV~ Bible

Patrick & Latresha @BlessedDirection.com

Something To Think About...

Today I was thinking about how nice it would be to take care of my parents and in-laws after they have gotten older. They are very capable of taking care of themselves of course, but just in the case that they might need someone to take care of them in the future.

I would rather it be family, I wouldn't want them to be in a nursing home. When you have parents that you love dearly I feel that this is something to think about you know.

~Patrick~ @BlessedDirection.com

An Interesting Combination...

I enjoy eating chocolate, and I enjoy eating gummy bears, but I never expected to find an interesting combination of the two. While shopping at the store today, I decided to see what kind of candy I would like to buy, and this is what I found. Chocolate covered gummy bears!!

YES I'm like a kid about candy, I enjoy eating a variety of candy, but I have never heard of this kind before... So I purchased them and thought it would be fun to do a taste review. After eating a couple, I would say that they didn't taste terrible at all, if you're one who enjoys the taste of "fruity" flavors mixed with chocolate, personally I would rather eat my chocolate and gummy bears separately after all (smiles).

~Latresha~ @BlessedDirection.com

Humbled Excited Thankful...

It has been almost four months since the release of my latest Gospel single titled "Stretch Your Faith" and I am just ... Humbled, excited, and thanking God right now for how this song is continuing to be a blessing to many people.

Grateful for the open doors of opportunity and blessing, that God has placed in my life, I give him all the Glory and the Praise !!

~Latresha Wilson~ @ BlessedDirection.com

Mama It's Cold Outside...

With a drop in the temperature and change of the weather. Many people in colder areas are preparing to bundle up with their hoods and scarves. Some have purchased theirs from a store which is fine if that's what they like. Then there are those of us who simply enjoy knitting our own right at home.

If you are someone who already enjoys knitting like I do, or want to learn how. I have posted two videos of how I knitted what I like to call my daughter's "Pom Pom" hood and scarf set,

she loves it, Now if I can only knit up five more sets because my husband wears the hoods that I make too... Lord help me (smiles) somebody might be getting theirs from the store after all (smiles) we'll see though!!

~Latresha~ @BlessedDirection.com

Godly Wisdom...

I was encouraged by a message about wisdom today,and how we should be mindful to pray for Godly wisdom. Reading over the following scriptures,concerning this topic, was food to my soul...

James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

James 3:17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
~KJV Bible~
~Latresha~ @ BlessedDirection.com

Quick Candy Recipe - Peanut Butter Chews...

Last month I made a What's Cooking video about how to make Peanut Butter Chews candy.I started out making peanut butter brittle actually, and then noticed at the last minute that I had NO peanuts,

but I did have peanut butter on hand,I substituted that instead, and the texture and "chew" of the candy turned out Surprisingly good, Our family has been eating it every since !!
~Latresha~ @ BlessedDirection.com

Precious Moments and Superheroes...

So my son "Bubby" walks up to me tonight with a blanket wrapped around him, and says in his usual cute lisp. "Mama will you make me a superhero?"

Awww of course you know I had to. After I tied the blanket for him, he gave me a big hug and said "thank you mama", so precious thank God for precious moments.

I stay mindful of enjoying my children while they are still small, because before I know it he will have a beard, and be ready to leave home (smiles)!!

~Latresha~ @ BlessedDirection.com

The Confidence To Be Different...

Today I'm thinking about the topic of confidence, and how having the right type can inspire anyone to embrace being "different".

So often there is a lack of this kind Of confidence in our society.
We as individuals desire to do things outside of the "box",
but then become intimidated by the idea of reaching within ourselves, and pulling back the layers of who we are NOT, and what society told us we should be.

Afraid to reveal who we really are, we assume that "fitting in" is the best policy for enjoying our lives, but it's NOT. In my opinion it's robbery of who God really and truly created each of us to be...something unique, one of a kind, something beautiful, something great !!
NOT being embarrassed about who you really are, and what you really want to do in your life can be very liberating, If you are one who has wrestled with trying to "fit in", here is some advice for becoming content with who you are.


Stay focused on all of the positive things about yourself, leave NO ROOM for comparison or negativity in your life. When God created you he also created a plan, and a purpose, that only YOU can uniquely walk in, and no one else.
NEVER become dependent on the "approval" of others.


Totally depend on GOD, for that peace, joy, and contentment that you need,even when no one else approves of you,or supports you. Pray daily for the courage to discover, love, embrace, and readily reveal what God has created you to do and be !!
Today I can honestly say that even I thank God for the confidence to be different,

I feel inspired by what he has created me to do and be in the earth, and I'm so glad that I DON'T "fit in" !!

~Latresha~ @ BlessedDirection.com

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About a family who loves God, and who's foundation is set on salvation. We desire to stay in the will of God For Our lives, and to be that salt and light in the world that we live in today.

Like many people, we have dreams visions, and goals that we are excited about!! Feel free to join us, as we continue to go forward on this beautiful journey called life. By Faith we are walking in a Blessed direction!!

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