I recently met a young man who told me he was praying for God to get him out of a really difficult situation.  Praying.  Praying.  Praying. His life had been headed down a dangerous path and he was waiting for God to rescue him.  He was making poor choices, stuck in a pattern of sin, and was desperate to turn his life around. Yet, through it all, he had done nothing to get himself to a better place.  He had sought no accountability.  He had made no plans and taken no action toward improvement.  He hadn’t actually done anything to…

A few months ago, I wrote the post, The Month I Fasted from Men and How it Changed My Life. A lot of you contacted me asking for specifics on what to do during the fast, so I wrote this post to help guide you on your journey.  Disclaimer: This fast is not to help you get a man in return, although it sounds like a good incentive and could very well bring the partner God has for you. But, most importantly, the fast is designed to teach you 1) how to trust God with the desires of your heart,…

When I was a child, the more I obeyed my parents the more they trusted me.  They were able to trust me with greater responsibilities and give me more autonomy.  The more I demonstrated my willingness to be obedient, the more I also experienced their rewards. My obedience to my parents showed them that I loved them and when I obeyed their wishes despite my own thoughts and ideas, it also illustrated my ability to honor them and their commands.  It wasn’t always easy to do things my parents way; after all, I was young and my ideas seemed to…

By the time we have graduated to a more mature dimension in our faith, the nagging question in our minds shifts from “will God actually work this one out for me?” to “what does God want me to do as He works this out for me?” As we see more of God’s impeccable track record, it does become easier to trust His ultimate plan for our lives and circumstances. But in waiting for God’s plan to unfold, it can become quite easy to become impatient, uncomfortable, and anxious. Though we are called to live by faith and not by sight,…

Ladies, if you find yourself getting restless and anxious instead of patiently waiting for your Boaz, here are three things you must understand…

When God has selected you, it doesn’t matter who has rejected you. Here are 3 Things to Expect When You Are Chosen by God…

Marriage is a precious gift that couples sometimes take for granted. Did you know God wants your marriage to be healthy and wants you to prosper as a couple? This is difficult to do when we get in the way of our own happiness.  We should be suitable helpers to our spouse and be reminded of what God says in Genesis 2:24 “That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.” The one flesh concept, sometimes gets lost in most marriages. We complain and look for what’s not…

I encourage you today, no matter what you are facing, to take just a few minutes to turn to God, to look to Him for help and to remember you are never alone. 

He turns tests into testimonies everyday and this is just the beginning of your testimony.

Physical attraction will only get you so far… Here are 12 Christian Qualities to look for in mate.

Here are ten Things You Should Do To Heal Emotional Pain… Ignoring it, doesn’t fix it and sometimes “going with the flow” only gets you so far.

Here are 6 Signs He Just Might Be God Sent… Remember, the enemy sends people in our lives just as God does. You won’t have to chase what is God sent.

The stages of relationships when doing it God’s way is pretty set, but there is always room for variations. Here is a quick guide into the 5 stages of a relationship when God is in the center of it. Please be aware there is so much more detail that could go into each stage, but for blogging I made an overview of each stage.  Friendship Stage The friendship stage can vary across the boards due to its different contexts.  For example, with Natasha and I, we were friends on Facebook for years but didn’t even know it. I know many…

Trusting God is easy when life is easy. The real challenge is never letting go of your faith when things are hard.

On an innocent stroll through the grocery store or a scan through our TV channels, we are constantly bombarded by advertisements promoting diet and exercise.  At the tips of our fingers are strategies for getting or staying in shape, as well as recipes for healthy living.  On top of that, our eyes are overloaded with images of physical “beauty” and “perfection.”  And, what do we do in response to all of these stimuli?  We ignore them, right?  WRONG! The truth is that we consumers fall prey to information obtained through our senses.  Some consumer research reports indicate that 22% of…

Have you ever wondered if by struggling with sin, that makes you unsaved? In this short video from iBelieve.com, Hannah Anderson shares her POV. She says: “The fact that you are struggling means that God is at work. There was a time in your life when you didn’t struggle against sin, you embraced it. And the fact that when you fall, it is disheartening to you, difficult for you… that is proof that the Holy Spirit is at work in your life.” iBelieve.com: Am I still saved if I can’t stop struggling with the same sin? – Hannah Anderson from ibelievedotcom…

You never know what to expect in the dating game. It has it’s ups and downs, it’s challenges and it’s rewards. I have been blessed though. No, I have not found that special one yet, but I won’t complain. I’ve dated a few guys (nothing serious) and although romantic relationships weren’t in God’s plan for us, we remained friends. One of which is my best friend. How cool is that? Whether you’re single and ready to mingle or taking a break from the dating scene, there’s a lesson to be learned. Here’s what I’ve learned as a single woman: 1. Leave a man for God, but never leave…

If you don’t have time to pray and read your Bible, you are busier than God intended you to be.

Today you may be thinking… Today I don’t feel like praying.  I don’t feel like worshiping. I don’t feel like being Christian like. I just want to be angry. I don’t want to fight anymore. I just want to say forget it all.  I’m struggling with feelings of anger. I pray and it feels like God is silent.  I know that He’s listening and I know that He’s working things out for my good. However, my mind, body, and soul has not come to accept that yet.  My heart hurts. I feel like I can cry at any minute. I feel let down and…

The world of dating is full of uncertainty. “Should I reply to this message?” “Should I flirt back?” “Should I try a second date?” Sometimes we find ourselves swept away in the possibility of a new relationship, only to find ourselves dropped out the other end of a dump truck. If there’s anything that could have protected us a little more from heartbreak, it’s probably a different set of boundaries. Talking about boundaries seems daunting. It’s such a broad subject, and everyone seems to have their own special interpretation of it. Especially in Christian circles, “boundaries” almost always means “physical…