Once upon a time, I got led on. Yep, you heard me.  The “relationship expert” herself, got led on.  In fact, getting led on was not a one-time deal when it came to my interactions with the opposite sex back in the day.  At one point in my life, a predictable relationship pattern started to emerge between me and men.  It went something like this: Step 1:  He starts interacting with me. Step 2: I get very excited about the prospect of this potential interest, and show some interest back. Step 3:  We start hanging out, talking more often, and interacting…

“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 (NLT) “Do you want to harm yourself or your baby?” “No.” “Okay. No Post-Partum Depression then.” That was the extent of my examination at my release from the hospital after my son was born as well as at my six week post-partum check up with my doctor. And since that seemed to be the only question I had been asked regarding the issue, I…

“God forgive me, I did it again. I really messed up this time. I’m really struggling with this sin and I just can’t seem to be able to overcome it.” How many times have we prayed a prayer like this? How many times have we come before God asking for forgiveness for this one sin or set of sins that we just can’t seem to avoid? How many times have we felt ashamed and afraid to approach God about this issue? So we let the days run by all the while feeling guilty, waiting for the lightning bolt that will…

For dating Christians, having a relationship full of fun and love must be weighed with self-control and upholding the faith. At times, Christian principles of chastity, honesty and worship present challenges but these same foundational guidelines also promote a wholesome and holy relationship based on trust, love and respect. These are all important qualities in a healthy, long-lasting Christian relationship. Plan activities reflective of the faith. Attend church together, pray, read the Bible, volunteer at charities or do mission work together. Venues such as bowling alleys, parks and bookstores sometimes sponsor Christian events. Go on dates in public places that…

I remember so clearly, a time when my heart was broken.  And boy do I mean broken! It was an awful time in my life.  In my mind there was no way on God’s green earth that this man who’d professed his love for me over and over again for nearly a year and a half was suddenly walking out on me.  He had come on so strong and determined to acquire my love.  From the very beginning he’d made it perfectly clear to everyone that knew us that I was going to be his wife. But sadly in the late evening hours…

I’ll never forget my high school days. I remember walking down those huge halls, surrounded by the buzz of morning chatter and the gossip of the weekend. I can almost still hear the sound of the slamming lockers, and smell the faint odor of cafeteria food looming in the air. Walking down those halls was never an easy task. I always felt like I was on display…like there some sort of a spotlight shining on me, every…where…I…went. It was like constantly being under a magnifying glass- with every flaw being projected to the world in HD. If I’m honest, I struggled…

I think I’ve dreamed about  my wedding from the time I had my first school age crush. From my dress, to my cake,  to my bridesmaids, even down to my groom. He was going to be tall, dark, handsome, and well dressed. Two years ago my dream came true (or so I thought). We met through a mutual friend so I thought right away I had an advantage by bypassing all the serial killers and crazies out there. From what I was told about him, he was a police officer (so that at least meant he didn’t have a record), He was…

Sometimes we know the right thing to do, but the hard part is doing it. Here are 21 Scriptures That Are Hard to Digest at Times

Since the beginning of time, woman has been a gift to man. Eve didn’t have to do much to win Adam over in the perfect garden. She probably hadn’t shaved or spent tons of money at the salon and definitely hadn’t learned 50 ways to cook chicken to win Adam over. He knew that she was a gift and he was thankful. Unfortunately today women are doing all they can to convince a guy that they are worth having. Magazine articles, books and well meaning friends and family constantly remind us that we are not doing enough. We are told…

Why hold on to something or someone you know you have to let go of? I traveled to my hometown of New Orleans a few days ago and I made a stop at that the French Market just to take a stroll and check out the vendors. I passed several vendors within the market, but there was one vendor that I passed who happened to stand out the most. I did not have any intentions of stopping at his table, but something prompted me to stop and talk to him. This particular vendor was a poet and a man of…

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!