Smarty Pants

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Today, I pondered the question

If you’re the smartest person in the room, who do you learn from?

The more I grow in Christ, the more I realize how essential community is… Matthew 10:36 reminds me not just any community, but one rooted in faith, growth, and authenticity. #WiseCounsel says what needs to be heard, especially the criticism because the hard to hear truths offer room for growth. I am so grateful for the people around me who are on their own spiritual journey, standing firm in their faith, and mentoring others along the way… who aren’t about status but are about being real, genuine and building something meaningful that reflects Christ’s love.

S2 Episode 4 of @kolorflow_convo reminded me how much I’m a visual learner. Behind the scenes Keisha shared that while reading the book of Mark, she thought of me: how Jesus taught in parables. What I heard: He connected spiritual truths with everyday stories. So what speaks to my soul? The real-life stories of survival, growth, and navigating life’s storms. #TwoFacedHeart is made of grief and joy.

I’m thankful for sisterhood, for community, and for the chance to learn from others while teaching others as well. #MyTruth I never want to be the smartest person in the room.

As I hold tight to my mustard seed size faith I am anticipating opening booking in February so here’s to growing together, standing firm in faith, and living out the lessons we learn one storm at a time. 🥂

#BelieveItToSeeIt #SpirituallySpeaking #UnapologeticallyBougie #KnowYourAssignment …because you might just be the student and not the teacher 💄💋

Podcast: https://youtube.com/@kolorflowconversations

Chapter 48

January 2025

The Mustard Seed Room

On a small island nestled between mountains, there was a cozy cottage known as the Mustard Seed Room. It was named after the smallest seed because those who entered believed that great things could grow from the tiniest of beginnings.

One day, the owner herself walked to the room and thought I’ll teach the others something today. She had spent years gathering knowledge, studying scripture, and walking through both storms and sunlit paths.

She felt the energy when she entered, she paused. The room was alive with conversation, laughter, and earnest questions.

There was no hierarchy, no one competing to be the smartest. Instead, each person seemed to hold a seed, small truths they had gathered through their faith, trials, and triumphs.

One elder spoke of forgiveness and how it had mended their family after years of silence.

Another woman shared her journey through grief and how it had taught her to find joy in the smallest moments.

A young man spoke of how he struggled to trust God but clung to the promise in Matthew 10:36: True community must be rooted in authenticity and faith.

As she listened, she realized her own seed was growing. The truths she thought she carried alone were mirrored in others’ stories. She saw herself in their reflections, in their courage, their struggles, and their growth. That day, she didn’t speak to teach but to learn. She understood the beauty of not being the smartest person in the room.

By the end of the evening, I left the room with my seed still small but deeply rooted, watered by the wisdom of those around me.

The room taught her a truth that resonated in her heart:

Faith grows best in community.

Spiritually Speaking,

Tikisha