It happens to all of us. We’ve all been there — or will be there.  – a time of desperation or longing when we cry out to God, “Fix this. Change this. Heal this.” And we hear nothing in response. What does it mean when God is silent in the face of our anguished pleas? When God Is Silent , does it mean He doesn’t care, or worse, He doesn’t even exist? Absolutely not. I’ve experienced the quiet echoes of prayers unanswered. When my mother lay in her hospital bed unconscious, doctors explained that her brain was dead and she’d never…

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The past six months has been the most devastating six months of my life. I lost my well paid job due to health reasons and 2 ½ months later I lost my oldest brother in a tragic accident. My life was broken beyond comprehension and my spirit was crushed. It wasn’t because I was not a “strong enough Christian” but because I’ve never been through this before. So I tried to handle it all on my own, and as a result, I suffered severe depression. I disconnected myself from family and friends and those that didn’t understand just left me.…

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One of the biggest challenges in life is to make sure we are living out God’s will and not our own. Even though sometimes we are content where we are, something just seems to be missing. You can’t pinpoint the problem , but it just doesn’t feel right. Settling for less is not always a conscious or intentional choice. Many people don’t even realize when they’ve settled. The good news is… if you have, it’s not too late! Here are 3 Signs You’re Settling For Less Than God’s Best… 1. God’s Best Won’t Bring Confusion I remember when I started this blog, I…

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As a single mother of four children, I know firsthand that raising your children alone is one of the most difficult challenges that you will ever face in life. As a woman of faith, I also know firsthand that when you allow God to truly be Lord of your life and allow Him to lead you and guide you as a mother, things become a whole lot easier. If you are feeling discouraged and exhausted by the many different hats that you have to wear while raising your children as a single mother, I want to share with you some…

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Most people who find themselves in a long term relationship with an abusive person, stay because they are either scared to leave or they think they can change their abuser. You can’t change the unhealthy behaviors of an abuser. They have to want to change. The only thing you can do is pray for them, wish them well, and let God do the changing. Your safety should be your number one priority. How do you protect yourself from a dating relationship with a potential abuser? You pay attention to the red flags! Below is a list of behaviors commonly found…

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