Hear Me Out, Sis: 31 Real Lessons from a Real One is a 31-day devotional for women (and men) who love God but are still healing, still learning, and still figuring it out. Written with raw honesty and holy boldness, Margaret shares real stories—from single motherhood and late diagnoses to purpose, obedience, and redemption—and connects them to practical, faith-filled lessons you can actually live.
This isn’t surface-level inspiration. It’s truth with grace. It’s spiritual growth without pretending. It’s for the woman (or man) who’s been through some things but refuses to be defined by them.
If you’ve ever questioned your worth, your calling, or whether God can really use your story—this book is your reminder: He can. And He will.
Hear her out, sis (and bro). You might just hear yourself, too.
"Let me begin by acknowledging the reason behind your choice of the title, 'Hear Me Out, Sis 31 Lessons from a Real One.” You candidly express your thoughts and share your experiences. As I’m currently on Day 16, I’ve found that many of the days’ readings resonate with my own experiences. This devotional is incredibly relatable. The language used mirrors the natural flow of authentic conversations; you’re sharing your wisdom in your own unique way, and I genuinely appreciate that. Additionally, I appreciate how the chapters conclude by guiding us back to God. It serves as a reminder that regardless of our experiences, He remains supreme and deserves all the glory!"
Amber - Memphis, TN
"Hear Me Out, Sis” has by far been one of the most impactful devotionals I’ve personally read. Through each personal story, testimony, and struggle, these lessons have given me value within my own life. This devotional also feels so relatable as a Black woman with mentions of hair, culture, and so many references that feels authentic and natural. Through each daily read, I’m reminded of how God reveals Himself in everyday life, and not just only through scripture. I also appreciate how honest and transparent the writing is. It doesn’t shy away from real struggles, but instead meets you right where you are. It doesn’t feel like you’re being “preached at” but a conversation with a sister who understands. I would highly recommend this devotional to anyone who’s wanting more guidance through their faith and looking for something that speaks to real-life experiences!"
Briana - Memphis, TN
Hear me out, sis is a thought-provoking book. Margaret shares real-life experiences that I can truly relate to and relates them to our relationship with God. I have been convicted in many ways to go deeper with God, while being my best self. I was feeling heavy when I picked this devotional up, now I feel seen, understood and encouraged!
Melissa - Memphis, TN
"Bestie, day one already has me SAT. It’s making me realize that I’m holding onto the fear of people’s perception of me or how they might judge me for who I am or how I show up and it’s imperative that I let that go completely! There’s always this thought in the back of mind of “what will my parents think,” or “what will people think if I do this” and I need to center myself and clear out the voice that keeps reminding me of that!"
Bri - Murfreesboro, TN
"Hey sis! I love realness and relatability of your book. What I love most is how clearly I can hear your voice in the stories you share and the how you weave in the scriptures to validate and emphasize the lesson❣️ Day 28 had me weeping when you talk about that alone feeling 😭I still feel it... your book has encouraged me to focus more intentionally on nurturing relationships. "
Avia - Bowie, MD
"Not sure if I mentioned it, but it’s our current book club focus with my girls… the ones I gifted them to. They were very excited to receive them. One even said “oh it was time for a new journal!”
Kisha - Oxford, GA
"Reading your book. Read pages from the front and then started from the back. It is really good. Written in plain language with relatable stories connected to spiritual lessons. I plan to finish before the end of next week. I know it is meant for 31 days. LOL. Never been good at following all the rules.”
Miriam - Memphis, TN
"Day 12: Y'all make y'all bed every day or nah?
This helped me dig inward because it wasn't about making my bed up it was about how we cover up all the things we don't want people to see and to ask myself why. Long story short: I am living and loving me the way God loves me. Thank you poots for the eye opener. 🥰😘 "
Lamaria - Memphis, TN
"Margaret! I’m reading your devotional, OMG SO GOOD!!! Not that I’m surprised by any means."
Kache - Memphis, TN
"I have been reading your devotional. I am enjoying it, and it’s a blessing."
Judith- Memphis, TN
"SUH!!!! Let me keep it a buck. I was so excited I read the first one that nite. After I read it I said “nope….she ain’t about to have me reevaluating me and trying to pluck my card from the first entry.” 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I am enjoying the real and rawness of it and appreciate it that much more because that how u show up in real life…..IN MY LIFE!! I’m going to read it in its entirety and then read it again so I can journal cause I gotta think about it. U making me think 🤣🤣"
Mahrea - Memphis, TN
" Hey, so I just finished Day 4 now, and it honestly reads as though I’m sitting on your couch having a regular conversation like we often did (I miss those btw).
Like Dr. Makeba said, your honesty and willingness to not only tell your truth but inspire those to walk in their truths has always drawn me to you. I didn’t want to get too far ahead, as it is meant to be a 31-day devotional, but I am really enjoying it. Will you do an audio version? 👀
Also, I appreciate that the journaling prompts are straight to the point. I am not one to journal about my feelings but the prompts are thought-provoking in a way that I don’t feel overwhelmed.
Wendolyn - Smyrna, GA