It was a nippy winter day on the afternoon of January 7th and many folks had taken refuge from the cold by grabbing lunch at the Chick-fil-A on Highway 280 in Inverness. One of the diners who came in that day was a homeless man. The man first made eye contact with Mark Meadows, the manager of the Chick-fil-A. “I was about to leave when this gentleman walked in the door, I could tell he needed some help. We have people come in from time to time – so you kind of know.” And sure enough, Mark’s instinct was correct.…
There are so many factors that can get in the way of a good marriage, but often, they are the small, unnoticed things that make their way in. In order to make sure our marriages survive and thrive, here are some relationship killers every couple should be on the lookout for: 1. Family The number one relationship stress for most couples has little to do with their relationship and much to do with the relationships they are surrounded by. The role of your parents, in-laws, siblings, and friends all shift the moment you say “I do,” because when you join…
If you’re going through tough times right now, here are several things you need to consider… 7 Things The Bible Says About Tough Times:
3 Biblical Truths About Envy And Jealousy 1. Jealousy can lead to your downfall. For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. – James 3:16 “Oh, did you see … and …?” “Look at her, girl I’d love to have her… ” Jealousy. In the bible, we see that Saul was jealous of David, but to note, Saul brought his troubles upon himself. A tool created by the devil. Jealousy will cause people to act strange and even harm people to the point of death. What those who have this spirit upon them…
Someone asked me today if I had the opportunity to delete a year out of my life if I would. I thought for a minute and I responded that I wouldn’t. The individual then reminded me of some of my recent events that weren’t so pleasurable and asked if I really would want to experience such events again. Without hesitating this time I promptly responded that I would. We all love the good times and wish that they would last forever but life being what it is, is unpredictable. All the more reason to go through it with God as…
Here are 7 types of friends I think every woman should have… and If you have one friend that is ALL of these, That’s truly a blessing.
I grew up in the Deep South in the middle of the Bible belt. Going to church was a way of life for us. We went to church every Sunday and most Wednesdays. And almost everyone I knew did the same. Interestingly, however, my parents rarely went with me. From the time I can remember, I was driven to the front door of the church and dropped off, then picked up after services were done. As I grew older, this made me very uncomfortable. All of my friends had their parents with them. Why couldn’t mine just come to church, too?! One…
The gospel community began mourning the loss of Andraé Crouch tonight. Music legend Andraé Crouch has died. The Grammy and Dove Award winner passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at approximately 4:30pm PST at Northridge Hospital Medical Center in the Los Angeles area. Andraé, 72, was hospitalized on January 3rd. Andraé’s family requests privacy at this time. Crouch survived multiple bouts with cancer and also suffered from diabetes. In early December, Crouch was hospitalized with pneumonia and congestive heart failure, forcing the cancelation of his Let the Church Say Amen Celebration tour, which had been scheduled to begin Dec.…
God grant me the serenityto accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference I believe that if you are still affected by it, you haven’t fully moved on from it. If it is affecting your well being, you need to let it go. I know, easier said than done right? Well look at it this way: If you still hate someone who has wronged you in the past, you are still under their power. Let go of hatred, and you release yourself from the prison you have created for yourself. Let go of…
Sometimes you just need to be still and let God move!
Godly relationships don’t just happen. They take two people who are committed to putting God first.
Here are 10 Cool First Date Ideas For Christian Singles that provide the right balance of conversation and pleasant distraction…
To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven… A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance. -Ecclesiastes 3: 1, 4 Most often, the emotion of grief is associated with losing a loved one to death. I’ve learned in this life, that grief is associated with loss: loss of life, loss of a relationship, setbacks, etc. It’s a feeling that wears you down, or some days lift you up on Cloud 9. I think we can all agree that grief is a part of the…
I wrote this reflection after a field trip I took to a farm with my students in an afterschool program. I hope it blesses you. In that day they will say, “Surely this is our God; we trusted in Him, and He saved us. This is the LORD, we trusted in Him; let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation. Isaiah 25:9 The aroma of goat and manure wafted under our noses. Melodies of giggles filled the air and wide brown eyes danced in curiosity. It was a lovely day on the Llama farm. Over a dozen pair of…
Happy New Year beloveds, God saw fit that we awoke to new mercies in 2015. 2014 was a dynamic year with many highs and many lows. I lived, I loved , I traveled , I won , I lost, I laughed, I cried, but most of all my faith in God remained the same. I brought 2015 in at watch night service with my mom, sister , and nephew. We praised God from whom all blessings flow, and received a powerful word about being better and being patient in 2015, because God’s timing is oh so perfect. During the end…
Here are 6 Christian Values to Teach Your Teenagers: 1. Don’t look down on yourself I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well. – Psalm 139:14 There is no reason for you to compare yourself to others. Some people are going to be better than you at some things. Everyone has different gifts. That’s what makes everyone special and unique. Never feel less than anyone. Remember you are fearfully and wonderfully made. 2. Age is just a number Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an…
Have you ever heard the phrase “Do you!”? Well that’s a perfect reminder to never apologize for being the person God created you to be and doing what is best for you . People will try to put you down or send you on a guilt trip for not being who they want you to be . Don’t fall victim to that, be authentically you and never apologize for being the woman of God that you are . Here’s 6 Things a Woman Of God Should Never Apologize For: Wanting some “Me” Time We all need our personal space. Some people need more than others and some…
Is it an open door from God or are you trying to kick the door open?
Sometimes we pray for Mr. Right, but when he comes along we forget all about God. We don’t talk to Him anymore. We don’t spend time with Him anymore. We barely find time to pray, except for when things are going bad for us. When God is the center of your marriage, you aim to be a good spouse, not because you are head over heels in love, not because your spouse deserves it, but because you want to honor God. A few years ago, my ex husband and I started going through difficult times. I can easily blame it on our careers. He…
Learning to wait on God is one of the most valuable lessons you can learn.
