Most men I know would likely agree that respect is the most important quality in a wife. This consensus suggests that, for many men, respect is a fundamental aspect of a successful marriage. Mutual respect not only sets the stage for a lasting union but is also a truth thatRead More →
In John 15:7 (NLT), Jesus Christ imparts a jewel of truth about the power of earnest prayer: “But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted!” Remaining in Christ means prioritizing God’s Will above allRead More →
God’s plans for us are always filled with hope and promise, and His intentions for our lives will ultimately prevail. However, our journey to receive these blessings can sometimes be hindered if our focus is misplaced or if our hearts are not aligned with His Will. As a woman whoRead More →
Jesus Christ stated in Luke 9:23-24 (ESV), “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.” These verses offer profoundRead More →
Isaiah 40:31 (NLT) offers a powerful message of hope and renewal: “But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.” This verse is rich in metaphor asRead More →
Psalm 147:3 (NLT) “He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.” A close friend recently asked me what I would do if the person I loved the most betrayed me. She posed this question because it happened to her almost eleven years ago. While she has since recovered from theRead More →
Discernment is a powerful tool for guiding our decisions and choices. In our world, there exists both good and bad. James 1:17(NLT) tells us: “Whatever is good and perfect comes down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or castsRead More →
In the midst of winter, my old neighbors moved away, making room for a new family to move into their house. This new family turned out to be a single mother with three children. Initially, they seemed reserved, but my old-school upbringing prompted me to push past surface impressions andRead More →
The Biblical record of Eve in the Garden of Eden isn’t just a cautionary lesson about temptation, but it also serves as a reminder of the influence of women and how we can use it to change the lives of others. Imagine this: Eve, living in paradise with everything sheRead More →
In Matthew 17:20 (NLT), Jesus is speaking to his disciples after they were unable to heal a boy possessed by a demon. This conversation occurred when a man brought his son, who was suffering from epileptic seizures caused by a demon, to Jesus for healing. The disciples attempted to castRead More →
Hebrews 12:1(NLT) sets the stage for releasing the things that hold us back and embracing the things of God that propel us forward and upward. It states: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weightRead More →
While most of us know how to approach God with our desires through prayer, waiting for His answers in His own time and way often proves to be a significant challenge. This waiting period, especially when it comes to something as profound as finding a marital partner, can truly testRead More →
Philippians 2:15 (NLT) “Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people.” Even for seasoned believers, this scripture can be challenging. It reminds us thatRead More →
Free-Will is a gift of God that we must intimately understand in our significant relationships. Many women pray for God to change a man for them, hoping He will alter a man’s thought patterns and behaviors without the man’s consent. However, this is an unrealistic expectation. Some women also waitRead More →
Meeting someone you feel compatible with has become increasingly challenging for many people. It appears that individuals, both believers and non-believers alike, are postponing marriage. Some assert that prolonged wait intensifies the desire for marriage, while others abandon the idea of marriage altogether, embracing a “try it and see” attitude.Read More →
Hosea 13:4-6(The Message) “I’m still your God, the God who saved you out of Egypt. I’m the only real God you’ve ever known. I’m the one and only God who delivers. I took care of you during the wilderness hard times, those years when you had nothing. I took careRead More →
1 Samuel 16:18 (NLT) “One of the servants said to Saul, “One of Jesse’s sons from Bethlehem is a talented harp player. Not only that—he is a brave warrior, a man of war, and has good judgment. He is also a fine-looking young man, and the LORD is with him.”Read More →
Proverbs 4:25-27 (NLT) “25 Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. 26 Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path. 27 Don’t get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil.” A dear friend has been on and off again withRead More →
Galatians 6:7-8(NLT) “7 Don’t be misled—you cannot mock the justice of God. You will always harvest what you plant. 8 Those who live only to satisfy their own sinful nature will harvest decay and death from that sinful nature. But those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlastingRead More →
1 Timothy 2:1-6(NLT) “1 I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. 2 Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet livesRead More →
Margie looked very worried when her friend, Doreen, didn’t show up for the lunch date they had planned. It was at their favorite Mexican spot, and Doreen was late. She’s never late. Margie picked up her phone and looked at it one more time. While still in her hand, aRead More →
Nothing in life stays the same, and most of us understand this, but when you’re single and haven’t seen movement in your desire for marriage, you might become a little concerned about the delay. You’ve been praying about a change in your status from single to married, and you’re wonderingRead More →
Dating is a social norm in our modern times, but God doesn’t carve out a space for it in His Word. That’s because His commandment requires us to treat all our brothers and sisters with the love of Christ. Our Savior said in John 13:34-35(NLT), “34 So now I amRead More →
2Corinthians 6:14 (ESV) “Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?” Unbelievers are those that do not believe in God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our blessed Redeemer said in John 16:9(NLT), “The world’s sin isRead More →
Matthew 6:8 (NLT) “For your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him!” Genesis 1:26-27 tells us that God created Adam in His own image, and He then took a rib from Adam’s body and made Eve, Adam’s wife. Our Heavenly Father gave them dominion to reignRead More →
1 John 2:5 (NLT) “But those who obey God’s word truly show how completely they love him. That is how we know we are living in him.” Christians sin, and so does everyone else. This is a fact that comes with life on earth. We all sin and fall shortRead More →
At the end of the day, none of us are sure or aware of what is going to happen in the next moment, day, month, or year. We have no clue. At any moment, life can change within less time than it takes to blink an eye. God has allRead More →
I have a few friends that have been waiting on a blessing from God and this desire has been the subject of their prayers for a while. Most of them are praying to cross paths and have a relationship with the man God has ordained them to marry, and theyRead More →
Proverbs 18:22(NLT) “He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.” I was watching a movie the other day and the first scene was two young boys playing on the playground. They saw a pretty girl playing alone and ran up to her andRead More →
Proverbs 4:23 (ESV) “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.” A couple of months ago, I called my dear friend, Sheila, on the night she was preparing for her first date out with Quinn, a man she’d recently been introduced to. They metRead More →