Forty years ago, I thought suicide mostly happened to well-to-do, white men. However, the truth is suicide happens within all races, genders, and ages. It is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. The statistics get more disturbing. One online news source reports: Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among teenagers.… Continue reading NATIONAL SUICIDE AWARENESS MONTH

We, (The Selma Dean Team of T.E.A.M.S. in Spirit L.L.C.), stand in solidarity with the world-wide community in the peaceful protests against the criminal acts done in the “name of justice” against people of color.  I’m also grateful for the individuals who risk their lives to enforce the law without partiality to race and color.  Meanwhile, join us… Continue reading YES YOU CAN

Hello {!firstname_fix}. You are a valued member of our team. We love your input to our webpage comments at www.selmadean.com, or email to  sdean@selmadean.com.  My replies to your online comments can be viewed in our online comments section. Please allow up to two weeks to see your comments posted.  Also, thank you for clicking on our links.  Each time… Continue reading THANKS AGAIN!

You are tired of feeling fearful. Living isolated from people we love the most is tough. Maybe you are sick or caring for a sick loved one.  Your unemployment has diminished, and jobs are not available right now. Plans have come to a halt, and you’re unsure what your future looks like now.  While coping… Continue reading 3 STEPS FOR KEEPING YOUR DAILY PEACE

“Today is the first day of the rest of your life.” Do you remember this iconic quote from the seventies? This over-used cliché, often paired with the smiley face, was spot-on with the truth and rooted in Biblical teaching. Read on. Jesus spoke directly to how we should approach each new day. “Therefore, do not… Continue reading TODAY IS THE FIRST DAY!

I hope you are well and coping well with any obstacles you had to face this week.  I did not feel well earlier this week but feeling much better today. Isn’t it amazing how we now compare any illness symptoms to COVID-19 symptoms? (And we’re probably not wrong for doing that.) As a precaution, my husband, Larry,… Continue reading Will You Help US?

We, at SDT, much appreciate your support and encouragement.  We love reading your comments by email or online. You would not believe how much your input is helping us to learn and grow. My replies to your online comments can be viewed in the comments section online at www.selmadean.com. Please allow up to two weeks… Continue reading Thank You

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Some of my family’s favorite memories take us back to the nineteen-eighties. We would be taking a road trip. Our three young children would be in the back seat loudly, singing everything from the most celebrated gospel hits to Have You Seen Her by the Chil-lites! We could always settle them down with some jazz or maybe some classical… Continue reading 10 Seventies Song Titles That May Depict Your Current Mood

Hello everyone. Just checking-in to see how you are managing. Family issues, economic concerns, social and political climates, along surviving COVID-19 are just some of your daily experiences.  Today, I’m sending you several previously posted topics to choose according to whatever encouragement you need most. I’m praying, as you review these posts, reflect on God’s… Continue reading Just “Checking-in” On You!