An old classmate was curious why he hasn’t seen me in the usual places that many of them hangout. I told him that there are certain activities that I don’t enjoy. I further explained that I’m a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, and my desire is to live byRead More →
1Thessalonians 5:16-18(NLT) 16 Always be joyful. 17 Never stop praying. 18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. You see co-workers going away on vacations with their husbands. You hear other sister-friends talk about wonderful evenings shared with their special someone.Read More →
Proverbs 27:9-10(NLT) 9 The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense. 10 Never abandon a friend—either yours or your father’s. Friendship day is typically in the month of August and honoring our friends in some way is a very sweet thing to do. If you’reRead More →
Can a good and Godly man find a good and Godly wife in our day and age? Some are a bit hesitant to answer this question. We’re hearing so much negativity when it comes to relationships that many people are losing faith that truly quality individuals exist. “They don’t makeRead More →
Romans 5:3(NLT) states, “We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.” This is one of those scriptures that stops us right in our tracks. We all know how heartbreaking and disappointing tribulations can be. They sometimes have usRead More →
Our Master Jesus said in Matthew 21:22(ESV), “And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.” Every need and blessing are included in the truth he’s spoken in this verse. No good thing is left out, and he would not have told us this good newsRead More →
We have got to start believing that if we follow God’s Word, life will be infinitely sweeter. As history records and time progresses, we see people turning their backs on God in huge numbers. As believers and followers of Christ and children of the One True Living God, we shouldRead More →
Proverbs 31:10(NLT) is speaking directly to the man of God when it says, “A good woman is hard to find, and worth far more than diamonds.” There are priceless lessons of God’s wisdom in this verse and they all speak to Heavenly Father’s masterful design of the marital union andRead More →
Romans 8:29(NIV) says, “For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.” Many believers underestimate God’s allegiance to this verse and some even think He will negotiate with them over it. God’sRead More →
Dear Heavenly Father, In Isaiah 41:10(NLT), You told Your people living in Old Testament times, “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” These wereRead More →
2Corinthians 6:14(ESV) says, “Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?” Many single believers struggle with applying the discipline and wisdom of this verse to their own lives. The challenges of being a single person that isRead More →
After watching a television show, a middle-aged wife was curious and asked her husband what he thought about a woman taking it upon herself to propose to her boyfriend. Most people who don’t know much about the Bible or don’t adhere to God’s standards will probably come down on theRead More →
Ecclesiastes 6:10-12(NLT) says, “10 Everything has already been decided. It was known long ago what each person would be. So there’s no use arguing with God about your destiny. 11 The more words you speak, the less they mean. So what good are they? 12 In the few days ofRead More →
Ruth 3:9-11(NLT) “9“Who are you?” he asked. “I am your servant Ruth,” she replied. “Spread the corner of your covering over me, for you are my family redeemer.” 10 “The LORD bless you, my daughter!” Boaz exclaimed. “You are showing even more family loyalty now than you did before, forRead More →
Ephesians 2:8(ESV) says, “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.” There is nothing that any human being can accomplish or attempt to do in life that does not involve God’s grace. We cannot even getRead More →
“This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” 2Corinthians 5:17(NLT) Many of us are praying for newness to enter our lives. Whether it is a new relationship, job, house, vehicle, or most importantly, a closerRead More →
When couples who are dating begin to examine their relationships more closely, especially after they’ve been dating a while, sometimes one person has a different realization than the other. This is the partner in the relationship who recognizes that while there are many things they admire about the other person;Read More →
Life will give you what you give it. This is the lesson many mature believing women have learned throughout their spiritual journeys in Christ. Our Lord and Master tells us in Luke 6:38(NLT), “Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together toRead More →
Someone said to me, “I know plenty of people that say they are saved, but they are doing the same things I do, and some of them are even doing worse.” A lot of people can be turned away from salvation because of this. They might think to themselves, “WhatRead More →
Dear Heavenly Father, You are holy and righteous forever, and Your Word will never fail. Thank You for being so faithful to us, Your people, and for giving us Your Son, Jesus Christ, as a perfect sacrifice for the remission of our sins. We didn’t deserve all the wonderful blessingsRead More →
Salena is a Christian woman that had been on her job for more than 15 years, and she had never dated anyone from the workplace; had never even considered it. She thought doing so would provide an opportunity for too many people to get in her business. A very privateRead More →
“And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.” Philippians 4:8(NLT) In Philippians 4:8, our Heavenly Father is providing us with valuable informationRead More →
When we enter a relationship, it’s impossible to know the outcome. We can’t see the ups and downs, and all the nuisances that either strengthen the relationship or tear it down. The Apostle Paul said in 1Corinthians 13:12(NLT), “Now we see things imperfectly, like puzzling reflections in a mirror, butRead More →
In modern society, there are countless books written about the art of communication. Just about everyone recognizes how powerful words can be. Not only is it powerful when the right words are spoken, but it can be equally powerful when the wrong words are not spoken, but kept to one’sRead More →
There are many that are still single who will one day get married, and there are those that will remain single for the rest of their lives. For those that desire to be married, they must understand God’s requirement and standard in order to live a successful married life inRead More →
Through the Apostle Paul, God teaches us in Hebrew 12:1(NLT), “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us runRead More →
“31 If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise. 32 If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself; but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.” Proverbs 15:31-32 (NLT) This passage in Proverbs is one of my favorite because it’s extremely simplisticRead More →
For some who may not be interested in God’s standard, marriage seems to be in vogue again. There are seasons when for them, it’s on trend, and then there are seasons where living together with your significant person is the way to go. For the believer, it has always beenRead More →
Dear Heavenly Father, You are awesome and amazing. There is none like You. Holy be Your name and glory to You in the highest! Thank You for forgiving us for the wrong that we do, and for giving us Your Son, Jesus Christ, as a sacrifice for our sins. BecauseRead More →
“I just don’t understand where God is taking me!” How many of us have felt this way? It’s a season where nothing you thought you knew before applies to the life you’re living right now. All of us want to feel as though we’re in control of certain things. ItRead More →