Proverbs 19:2-3 (NLT) “2 Enthusiasm without knowledge is no good; haste makes mistakes. 3 People ruin their lives by their own foolishness and then are angry at the LORD.” God commands us to renew our minds, and this is one of the most impactful and essential exercises for anyone committedRead More →
Hosea 6:3(NLT) “Oh, that we might know the LORD! Let us press on to know him. He will respond to us as surely as the arrival of dawn or the coming of rains in early spring.” As believers and followers of Christ, sometimes it is necessary for us to remindRead More →
Colossians 2:10 (NLT) “So you also are complete through your union with Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority.” When a relationship falls apart, the pain can really make us question who we are. It can be deeply challenging to remember that our worth isn’t tied toRead More →
1 John 3:16-17 The Message (MSG) “This is how we have come to understand and experience love: Christ sacrificed his life for us. This is why we ought to live sacrificially for our fellow believers, and not just be out for ourselves. If you see some brother or sister inRead More →
What happens when a couple wants to take their relationship to the next level of commitment but can’t seem to get past their lack of trust with one another? First things first—what does the Word of God say? It’s our guidebook for every circumstance we could ever experience. And inRead More →
All of us get angry at some point in our lives. It’s part of being human, and nobody escapes it. Even our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, expressed anger at the Pharisees in Mark 3. He was deeply distressed at their stubborn hearts; they refused to have compassion and honorRead More →
Ephesians 2:10 (NLT) tells us, “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” This verse is a serious reality check. Our Heavenly Father has created us to fulfill His perfect plan forRead More →
As the clock struck midnight, my phone started buzzing with a flood of “Happy New Year!” messages. Friends and family were eager to reach out—and I was no different. On New Year’s Day, I called everyone I knew to wish them a great year ahead, including my friend Evelyn. “Girl,Read More →
Genesis 2:18 (NLT) tells us “Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.” When we read this verse, we might make the mistake of thinking that God decided right there on the spotRead More →
Spiritual maturity isn’t just about getting older – it’s about becoming more like our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. But let’s keep it real: growing older and maturing physically and mentally often means dealing with more baggage—baggage a lot of us we didn’t even realize we were carrying. Like me,Read More →
No one can truly describe heartbreak or understand the depth of pain it brings unless they’ve experienced it themselves. Even after going through a few broken relationships, when the next one ends, it still feels just as heavy and painful as the first. It’s like your whole world falls apart,Read More →
Psalm 37:4 (NLT) is a verse that should be imprinted on the minds and hearts of every person with a dream. It tells us, “Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires.” This truth sets the priorities of our sojourn on earth, and then itRead More →
“Life is a trip!” If you’re like me, you’ve heard many people make this statement, and if we’re honest, we’d have to agree that, yes, indeed it is. To say that life is unpredictable is an understatement. One minute you may be at the pinnacle of joy and comfort, butRead More →
Are you afraid that you’ll never get married? Do you believe you’re not good enough, or have you allowed other fears and doubts to creep into your heart and mind? Recently, I watched a Christian woman begin to acquiesce to the possibility of never meeting someone who would want toRead More →
With all its ups and downs, life can be very unpredictable, and for many, the most painful trial comes when a marriage is on the brink of falling apart. It’s when the person you vowed to love, honor, and cherish has walked away or seems emotionally distant. The hurt isRead More →
What happens when someone starts making excuses for accepting the bare minimum from others because their life feels dull or hopeless? It’s something that can happen to anyone. For example, someone might feel a spark of hope after just a few interactions with someone new—maybe a few conversations or someRead More →
Ever heard of the “breakthrough factor?” It’s the sweet spot in life where everything we’ve prayed for finally comes together. Newness makes a grand entrance, ushering in a new job, financial stability, and, best of all, a new relationship. Our energy is high, and our optimism soars even higher. We’reRead More →
“How much longer do I have to wait? What else am I supposed to do?” Imagine being told that to receive what you desire most; you’d need to give up everything you’ve spent years building. Most of us would probably think, “Uh, I don’t think so!” Our minds struggle withRead More →
Our Heavenly Father is omnipresence, omniscient, and omnipotent. There isn’t anything He can’t do, and He knows everything there is to know. Proverbs 15:11 (NLT) tells us, “Even Death and Destruction hold no secrets from the Lord. How much more does he know the human heart!” This verse hits homeRead More →
Jeremiah 17:7-8 (NLT) tells us, “But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried byRead More →
Isaiah 43:1 (NLT) declares, “But now, O Jacob, listen to the Lord who created you. O Israel, the one who formed you says, ‘Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine.’” Understanding who you belong to early in adulthood canRead More →
1Corinthians 6:12 (NLT) declares, “You say, ‘I am allowed to do anything’—but not everything is good for you. And even though ‘I am allowed to do anything,’ I must not become a slave to anything.” As we transition into adulthood, we often feel a powerful sense of independence and entitlement.Read More →
Life can sometimes feel like a confusing maze, where it seems like rules don’t matter and actions go unnoticed. Many people wander through this world believing they can act without consequence, thinking that they can do harm without facing any repercussions. But let’s be real: that’s not how life works.Read More →
Many of God’s daughters put a lot of effort into relationships that were never meant to end in marriage. When these relationships drag on, they often bring a burden that takes time to notice. By the time you realize you’re on the wrong track, it can be hard to changeRead More →
I’ve often heard the saying that you don’t truly know a person until you live with them. While there’s some truth to this, the Bible teaches us that the true nature of a person is revealed by what’s in their heart. Proverbs 27:19 (NLT) says, “As a face is reflectedRead More →
Here’s the scenario of a Christian woman who is turning 50, has never been married, and deeply desires to be. She is troubled by the advice and attitudes of those around her: “What happened? It feels like I just turned 40 yesterday. Time has flown by so quickly. In justRead More →
A dear friend was finally on what she thought was the path out of a long period of singleness. She had met someone new at her church, and things seemed to be progressing well. He was following the steps that her pastor had taught—pursuing her with genuine interest. He calledRead More →
Marriage was never intended by our Heavenly Father to be a difficult union. It is infinitely more than a legal contract. From the very beginning, God established marriage as a sacred covenant. In Genesis 2:24 (NLT), we read, “This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and isRead More →
When you meet someone new who seems compatible, it’s very exciting. You might think that your prayers have been answered and find your perspective shifting from being lonely and sad to feeling optimistic and hopeful. Over the past several months, you’ve invested quality time praying often, studying the scriptures andRead More →
Josephine’s biological parents were both alcoholics—her mother frequently in and out of rehab, and her father unable to keep a job for more than a month or two. Her grandmother took her in, raising her alongside her two cousins. Despite the abundant love Josephine’s grandmother provided, she always felt anRead More →