Don't spend more time on your critics than you do on your allies. Place value on your time.

Do not confuse stability with rigidity. People who are grounded in their faith in God find strength in their resilience during adversity. ##DaretoDanceintheRain

Help reduce suicide. Reach out to those you're worried about and ask if they are thinking about suicide. Listen to what they have to say and take it seriously. Call National Suicide Prevention Line 1-800-273-TALK or text the Crisis Text Line - 741741. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

It is tragic to stand at the Living Well and fail to smell the scent of the Living Water. This lil man can - it shows in his worship. #CanYouSmelltheScentofWater

Don't underestimate this kettle because of its rustic appearance. It catches heat from the wood stove it sits on. Don't get rattled when people underestimate you because you look outdated. Rustic vessels carry priceless stuff. Sit on the Fire who is Jesus! #daretodanceintherain

As we celebrate Jesus this season let us manage our emotions wisely. Folks have gone through experiences that get in the way of a joyful outlook. Bump your emotions out of the driver's seat, buckle in your faith, and dance in the rain! #daretodanceintherain #Christianauthors

People are working hard at their new resolutions. The most popular one is weight loss. I invite you to lose weight as you face storm in your life. Not physical weight. Other baggage that is slowing you down from a pursuit of God in 2019. #daretodanceintherain #Christianwriters

Join us at Carpenter Community Church this weekend. I will be sharing on "Freedom to Become" as well as some "Dancing in the Rain" moments. Worshippers welcome! #DaretoDanceintheRain #CarpenterCommunityChurch #MindingMyOwnBusiness #HungryforRealWorship

Join a discussion on managing mental health during COVID-19. Mental health experts will share effective coping strategies as well as spiritual and cultural perspectives. Saturday 4/11 at 2pm EST. The event is FREE! Register at lilianodera.com

I am excited to share with you the recording of our recent webinar on Managing Mental Health During COVID-19: Grief, Loss, Resilience & Purpose as African people. youtu.be/zV_3JHwT4sw #AfricanMentalHealthMatters #CrushingTheStigma

Join us in a discussion of African culture and mental health. We will discuss how we can crush the stigma and promote help-seeking among African people worldwide. Saturday, July 25th 12pm EST. #AfricanMentalHealth #CultureandMentalHealth #AfricanLivesMatter

Join us on Saturday 8/29 nour zohbi EST as we gather, support each other, and find the balance between strength and vulnerability as African women. #BlackLivesMatter #BalancingStrengthandVulnerability #AfricanMentalHealth #BlackGirlsRock