Godly Advice for Building and Maintaining Significant Relationships
“Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they
shall become one flesh.” Genesis 2:24 (ESV)
God’s Plans Are Not Altered by Our Emotions
Psalm 13:1-2 (NLT) “O Lord, how long will you forget me? Forever? How long will you look the other way? How long must I struggle with anguish in my soul, with sorrow in my heart every day? How long will my enemy have the upper hand?” There are moments inRead More →
Expectation and the End Result
Ecclesiastes 11:4-5(NLT) tells us, “Farmers who wait for perfect weather never plant. If they watch every cloud, they never harvest. 5 Just as you cannot understand the path of the wind or the mystery of a tiny baby growing in its mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the activity ofRead More →
God Has a Better Plan
In 2 Samuel 11:3 (NLT), we learn, “She is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite.” Like many of us, Bathsheba likely had her own vision for how her life would unfold. Like her, all of us probably have a picture in our minds ofRead More →
Unfinished Business of Being a Hater
Proverbs 10:12(NLT) “Hatred stirs up quarrels, but love makes up for all offenses.” Some women seem to thrive on confrontation, and they always want to be right. Whether in restaurants, work, or anywhere really, they give off the vibe that they’re just waiting for an opportunity to crash out onRead More →
Men Deserve A Happy Ending Too
Recently, I heard a man say, “Men aren’t scared of marriage; they’re scared of divorce.” That statement stuck with me because there’s truth to it. Many men aren’t hesitant about committing—they’re hesitant about what happens if that commitment falls apart. Statistics show that the majority of divorces are initiated byRead More →
Consistent and Unwavering
Revelations 3:7-8 (NLT) “Write this letter to the angel of the church in Philadelphia. This is the message from the one who is holy and true, the one who has the key of David. What he opens, no one can close; and what he closes, no one can open: ‘IRead More →
Recognizing What’s Good
Luke 6:45(NLT) “A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” The other day, while picking up aRead More →
God’s Protection and Provision
Psalm 34:8 (NLT) tells us, “Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in Him!” Let’s take a moment to digest this beautiful verse. Tasting and seeing are senses that help us engage and interact with the environment and people around us.Read More →
I Don’t Feel Like Changing
Psalm 139:23-24(NLT) “23 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.” A woman in her fifties said recently about the man she’s been dating forRead More →
Protecting Your Family from Contention
Proverbs 21:9 (NLT) “It’s better to live alone in the corner of an attic than with a quarrelsome wife in a lovely home.” It’s no secret that single mothers have a lot to juggle, and they’re on the grind every single day. The pressures of life can sometimes seem overwhelming,Read More →
Impetuous Behavior Can Be Costly
Proverbs 14:8 (NLT) “The prudent understand where they are going, but fools deceive themselves.” Lillian gave her two-week notice right after getting a less-than-encouraging service rating at her job. It wasn’t like she hadn’t gotten one before, but this time, it was a wrap. She’d been at that job forRead More →
I Still Dare to Hope
As sisters in Christ, we should remember to keep those who are emotionally hurting in our prayers. A harsh break-up can be one of the toughest emotional battles to face, and many women of faith are heartbroken and really going through it. It’s especially difficult when you’ve invested so muchRead More →
Who Will You Serve?
Never did I imagine I would be that woman—the kind of woman who became nervous when my man took longer than usual at the store, the one who discretely checked his phone while he was in the shower, or the one who felt insecure at the thought of him spendingRead More →
Intention Leads to Inspiration
For many, the start of a new year brings a sense of anticipation for change, especially for God’s single children. Many prophets are declaring that this is the year to receive what has been promised to us, and there’s nothing more inspiring than having our faith ignited in the rightRead More →
Feeling Good Is A Choice
Odds are, if you talked to ten different people about what makes them feel good, each of them would say something different. Most of us want these positive feelings in our lives, so much so that we seek relationships, situations, and other blessings that we believe will keep us inRead More →
Under A Basket or On A Stand
More than any other time of the year, Christmas is meant to celebrate and demonstrate our gratitude to God for the birth and life of Jesus Christ. It should be a time of reflection, hope, and giving in a way that shows God’s love. It’s truly a precious season, butRead More →
When More is Required
Do you know that God has a plan for how our single years are supposed to be occupied? Indeed, He does, and it doesn’t have anything to do with career goals or personal agendas. It has everything to do with worshiping Him and growing in faith. The Apostle Paul saidRead More →
Accept the Correction
The holidays are a time of year when loved ones come together. It’s also a time that can be especially challenging for those who are single. We want so much to share our lives with someone significant, and the pressure to avoid loneliness can become overwhelming. A friend recently expressedRead More →
Life Built on Your Own Terms
On this Christian journey, we often face situations that push us to make changes in order to build a better life. And a better life is what all of us are striving to achieve, but we don’t always know the way to it, although most of us think that weRead More →
Delight in God and Watch His Blessings Unfold
Psalm 37:4(NKJV) tells us, “Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.” This verse is a beautiful invitation from God to experience the deep joy and fulfillment that comes from seeking our Heavenly Father first in all things. Jesus Christ also tellsRead More →
Trusting God Through Heartbreak
It’s never easy when a relationship ends, especially when you wanted it to continue. The pain of rejection that we experience in heartbreak can feel overwhelming. Recently, I spoke to an old friend who had gone through a tough breakup. She and her boyfriend had been together for two years,Read More →
God Will Quench Your Thirst
Isaiah 44:3 (NLT) says, “For I will pour out water to quench your thirst and to irrigate your parched fields. And I will pour out my Spirit on your descendants, and my blessing on your children.” This verse was God’s promise to the Israelites during a time when they hadRead More →
Single and Financially Stressed
Hebrews 13:16 (MSG) reminds us “Make sure you don’t take things for granted and go slack in working for the common good; share what you have with others. God takes particular pleasure in acts of worship—a different kind of “sacrifice”—that take place in kitchen and workplace and on the streets.”Read More →
The Warmth of Fullness
The other day, I cooked one of my family’s favorite meals, and right after, they were all saying they were so full and satisfied that all they wanted to do was lay down and sleep. That’s the kind of response you aim for when you whip up something good—you wantRead More →
Want a Successful Life – Give it to God
Allen and Jessica are complete opposites when it comes to planning their days. Allen is as chill as a cucumber—he never lets anything rattle him or get under his skin. He likes to take the day as it comes, rolling with whatever life throws at him. On the flip side,Read More →
Preparation Comes Before the Blessing
Genesis 2:23(NLT) says, “At last!” the man exclaimed.” This one is bone from my bone, and flesh from my flesh! She will be called woman, because she was taken from man.” In the very beginning, our Heavenly Father recognized a need for Adam and took from him what was necessaryRead More →
Nothing Is Too Big for God
Luke 22:42 (NLT) says, “Father, if you are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.” In this intense moment, we witness the vulnerability of Christ as He faces the weight of what’s to come. He’s feeling allRead More →
Beyond Our Expectations
Two weeks went by with no phone call or text from Eric—the guy Lila had met at a friend’s housewarming. She had a whirlwind of questions racing through her mind: Why hadn’t she heard from him? The last month of getting to know each other felt promising—so what changed? Finally,Read More →
Look Up and Be Alert
Larry and Renee met during orientation at their new job six years ago, and from that very first interaction, Larry felt an undeniable spark. There was something unique about Renee that drew him in, but he never found the courage to take the next step. They worked on the sameRead More →
The Activity of God
Ecclesiastes 11:5 (NLT) “Just as you cannot understand the path of the wind or the mystery of a tiny baby growing in its mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the activity of God, who does all things.” This verse really drives home how mysterious and beyond our grasp God’s workRead More →