Psalm 37:4(NLT) “Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you your heart’s desires.” In Matthew 25:1-13, Jesus Christ teaches us about our readiness for his coming through a parable regarding 10 bridesmaids and their bridegroom. It is of course spiritually significant to all of us, but we shouldRead More →
James 1:19(NLT) “Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.” Anyone that has experienced the blessing of a significant relationship understands how crucial communication is to maintain it. James 1:19 sheds light on the reality thatRead More →
Genesis 2:18 (NLT) “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.” Whether out of necessity or choice, women today are driven to do it all themselves. They don’t feel they need theRead More →
Happily married with a close-knit family, Linda has so much to be thankful for. She’s been on the same job for the last 15 years, everyone loves her, and she and her husband are what most would consider a quintessential couple that is “living comfortably.” They don’t overspend, but takeRead More →
Isaiah 10:27(NLT) “In that day the LORD will end the bondage of his people. He will break the yoke of slavery and lift it from their shoulders.” A revolving door goes around repeatedly, allowing people to both go in and go out. A revolving door relationship is one that isRead More →
It’s time! God says it’s time up for ignoring that elephant in the room! It’s that thing you don’t like to talk about because it makes you uncomfortable. We usually ignore the painful feelings and emotions that come up every time we think about relationships, situations, and experiences we regret.Read More →
God’s extraordinary prophecy in Isaiah 9:6(KJV) proclaims, “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Undoubtedly, many of God’sRead More →
Malachi 3:8 (NLT) “Should people cheat God? Yet you have cheated me! “But you ask, ‘What do you mean? When did we ever cheat you?’ “You have cheated me of the tithes and offerings due to me.” When we were at our worst, God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, toRead More →
1Thessalonians 4:6 (NLT) “Never harm or cheat a fellow believer in this matter by violating his wife, for the Lord avenges all such sins, as we have solemnly warned you before.” As two people begin dating and spending more time getting to know each other, it can be a veryRead More →
Proverbs 18:22(ESV) says, “He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.” This “good thing” that our Heavenly Father is telling us about in this verse is a blessing that comes from Him. It’s evident that His Will is that a wife should beRead More →
Romans 14:23 (NLT) “But if you have doubts about whether or not you should eat something, you are sinning if you go ahead and do it. For you are not following your convictions. If you do anything you believe is not right, you are sinning.” “I’d rather be safe thanRead More →
Pessimism is a tendency or habit of seeing the worst in situations, things, and people. It’s one of the many threats to our contentment and fulfillment in life. People who feel this way are generally unhappy with their lives, and they have little to no confidence about the future. So,Read More →
Psalms 125:1 (NLT) “Those who trust in the Lord are as secure as Mount Zion; they will not be defeated but will endure forever.” It’s no secret the times are perilous, and it feels like danger and destruction are hitting closer and closer to home. We might be tempted toRead More →
1Corinthians 10:12(NLT) “If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall.” The world is full of things to entertain and keep our minds occupied, and many of us enjoy some of those things. We become so used to them in fact that the thought of giving someRead More →
Romans 16:17(NLT) “And now I make one more appeal, my dear brothers and sisters. Watch out for people who cause divisions and upset people’s faith by teaching things contrary to what you have been taught. Stay away from them.” When my youngest daughter was in elementary school, one day sheRead More →
Human Beings are not all that complicated, and that’s news for a lot of people. They’d like to think of themselves as incredibly unique and multi-faceted individuals. It sounds eccentric and interesting, but there’s not much to that. God makes it plain to us that our identity is in Christ,Read More →
Proverbs 13:3(NLT) “Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything.” Words have power, and they can change the course of our lives. Words can also change the course of our relationships as well. Through our words, we can choose to build unityRead More →
Ecclesiastes 7:28 (NLT) “Though I have searched repeatedly, I have not found what I was looking for. Only one out of a thousand men is virtuous, but not one woman!” When asked what it is about us women that might cause a man to be attracted to us, many ofRead More →
Genesis 3:8-9(NLT) informs us, “8 When the cool evening breezes were blowing, the man and his wife heard the LORD God walking about in the garden. So they hid from the LORD God among the trees. 9 Then the LORD God called to the man, “Where are you?”” We canRead More →
What does a born-again man that has never been married and doesn’t have children look for in a woman? You’ll have to ask someone like this. I did, and to my surprise, his answer was quite simple. “I don’t need much, and many of the decisions I make in theRead More →
In His matchless Word, our Heavenly Father has set limits and boundaries for our actions, attitudes, behaviors, and thoughts because He wants us to prosper and have a successful life. He requires us, His children, to be disciplined in our conduct and living because this is the way His loveRead More →
Romans 12:2 (NLT) “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” God tells us in John 10:10Read More →
“I’m not perfect and neither are you.” Has anyone ever made this statement to you? When Christians give Godly wisdom and advice to someone that may have an issue, sometimes this is the response we receive. People immediately get offended because they think we’re being judgmental. In Luke 6:42(NLT), JesusRead More →
Galatians 5:6 (NLT) “For when we place our faith in Christ Jesus, there is no benefit in being circumcised or being uncircumcised. What is important is faith expressing itself in love.” Most of us understand how it feels to be discontent with our lives. We recognize the hunger in ourRead More →
1Corinthians 7:16 (NLT) “Don’t you wives realize that your husbands might be saved because of you? And don’t you husbands realize that your wives might be saved because of you?” My grandmother would sometimes say that you can’t teach anything to a person that’s set in their ways. There’s BibleRead More →
Psalms 23:5 (NLT) “You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.” After she gave her life to Christ, Tasha changed more than she could ever have imagined. She had endured a tremendousRead More →
The airport had lost Vanessa’s luggage. It was a mad house, and she was exhausted. Headed home to Atlanta for Thanksgiving, nothing about her trip had gone as planned. She murmured to herself in utter disgust, “Why does this always happen to me.” Seven hours delayed, frustrated, and still waitingRead More →
After years of back-to-back dateless holiday gatherings, Teresa, will be bringing someone new with her to her family’s Thanksgiving dinner. The last time she brought a man to dinner was over five years ago. Back then, her family all had their opinions about her new guy, and let’s just sayRead More →
Genesis 3:9 (NLT) “Then the Lord God called to the man, “Where are you?” Spiritually speaking, we’ve got some place to be. This is urgent, and it must be thought of in this way. We have a destiny in the Lord Jesus Christ and a purpose within the Plan andRead More →
I watched a discussion surrounding a question about what it means to love yourself and to love the significant person in your life. A panel of about 10 people had varying answers, and none of them mentioned the love of God in Christ. As sad as this was to see,Read More →