Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” “Self-worth could very well, possibly be a lifetime lesson. I am 36 years old and honestly, I’ve really just started learning the importance of this 2 years ago.” Many of today’s role models in entertainment are promoting this to young women: “The shorter the shorts, the better and the lower the cleavage the better.” “Seven-inch platform heels are hot, strippers are cool, and twerking is sexy.”  Like this is what will get someone’s attention. This makes you sexy and sexy is important. Sexy is what gets the…

No matter how many distractions the devil tries to throw your way, keep a prayer in your heart and your eyes on God.

The number of romantic relationships that initiate online grows every day. Not only do we have digital means of discovering home towns, previous relationships, and taste in books and movies, we have a whole new way of communicating, too. As the way we date has changed over the years, so has the way we experience heartbreak. Instead of handing off a note or speaking face-to-face, now we can call, send a text, write an email, or, simply, stop talking altogether. Many relationships end online because that’s where they began in the first place. Men and women spend weeks and months…

My husband and I married young. It was a long distance relationship and I thought he was a Godly man that served in the youth group. I was naive and should have taken the signs before as red flags. He was emotionally and verbally abusive to me. I was so blind because I always gave him the benefit of the doubt. I should’ve taken the signs as a warning before we got married. There was stress, arguments every week. On the day of my wedding I didn’t want to go through with it but he convinced me and when I…

Daniel McArthur, manager of the Christian bakery that refused to make a “Support Gay Marriage” cake, is speaking out about his family’s commitment to their beliefs. Ashers Baking Company of Northern Ireland recently declined an order to make a cake featuring Bert and Ernie and the slogan in favor of gay marriage; the family-owned business is facing legal action for the the decision they made based on their religious principles. In an interview with the Daily Mail, McArthur said that the decision was not intended to cause distress, but to follow what their faith says is says. “We are not…

Ways To Stay Motivated When You Feel Like Giving Up

When retired pastor Charles Moore (pictured) set himself on fire on June 23 at a Grand Saline, Texas, step mall parking lot, he was reportedly prayerful that his act of suicide did not go in vain. Moore, who had dedicated his life to fighting against racism, left behind a suicide note that reportedly states he has decided to kill himself because he was haunted by the yester-year lynchings of African Americans and wanted his death to inspire social reform, according to the New York Daily News. Charles Robert Moore, drove from his home in Allen, to Grand Saline, parked his…

One of the best feelings is realizing that you’re perfectly happy without the things you thought you needed!

“Happiness is a journey, not a destination.” All of us are different. All of us are unique. We come from different countries, different backgrounds, and are interested in different things. But there’s one thing that everyone universally wants, no matter who they are: happiness. We’re constantly trying to chase happiness, as if we can run up to it and catch it and keep it in a shoebox forever. But all of this is in vain. As Souza once said, happiness is a journey, not a destination. There are ways we can live our life to make sure our journey is…

Some married folks are quick to complain about the flaws of their spouse. For some odd reason many of us think we’re perfect. It’s difficult to recognize our own errors, but easy to point out those of others. Go figure. When I was a young single I had this image of the perfect spouse. A mate who catered to my every need with limited flaws seemed ideal. Unrealistic, I know. What I didn’t consider was that in order to attract a worthy mate I had to be one first. I had to think about my role and responsibility as a…

Sometimes when you are faced with difficult situations, you can lose your faith. It can feel like God is not listening or that He simply doesn’t care. However, it’s important to remember that faith is the substance of things hoped for, and the evidence of things not yet seen. It’s also important to realize there’s a power working on your behalf, even when you can’t see it. But when you learn to trust, despite your circumstances, you will see that your faith is still intact – you just have to hold on. You just have to make the choice to…

Celebrating our independence as a nation that is free to pursue life, liberty, and happiness with BBQ, family gatherings, and spectacular fireworks displays that bring such joy to our hearts, no matter at age 9 or 90. It truly is such a favorite holiday of mine. So many wonderful memories that I treasure of times spent with my family. But this year’s Independence Day was much different than the many I have experienced in years past and most definitely much different than many of yours last week. I awoke to the news that on July 3rd, 2014, the man who…

By choosing to be a submissive wife you are choosing to be meek, not weak.

With all of the crazy videos, gifs, and memes circulating online these days, it’s kind of refreshing when you come across one that is truly worth watching or better yet, one that brings a smile to your face. Especially when it’s encouragement in the form of a pint sized 3 year old. In this video 3 year old Londyn Kennedy covers Mary Mary’s Gospel Hit, ‘Go Get It’… And it’s pretty obvious that she’s really feeling every word of it. Watch as she gives God praise and reminds you to go get your blessing.

I’m not a morning person, but I recently took a good look at my schedule and realized that it was engineered in such a way that never really allowed me to take care of my basic needs—and when you aren’t good to yourself, you end up compromising your ability to help others. So this night owl decided to trade in her snooze for sneakers, and I’ve been going to the gym every morning for 5ish am. Let me tell you, that started out as quite the experience. But I started to really enjoy it! A whole new perspective on the…

Here are 10 Pieces Of Advice Every Woman Needs To Hear… These things we already know, but sometimes we just need to be reminded.

Like any ordinary person, I’ve got fears. Fear for myself, fear for my loved ones, fear for my future, fear of being misunderstood. The most common fear I believe is the fear of the unknown. What might come, what the future holds, what’s out there, the uncertainties of life. I have always believed that one of my callings is to be a good mother. I fear that God might have a different plan for me. I am thankful though that listening to inspiring talks and stories inspires me to live an awesome life knowing that God has BETTER plans for…

Here are 7 Ways To Shake Stress… The moment you begin to stress, close your eyes, open your heart, pray, and let it go.

The goal isn’t just to get married, but to stay married!

After many years of not meeting someone that I believed would be a good match for me and me for him, … and someone I was willing to invest my time in and for, I finally have a special man in my life. We met about a year ago, and over the last six months we have shared, and learned so much about each other. We developed a friendship that we have recently recognized and acknowledged as now more than friends. As we continue to grow closer, of course we discuss even more personal things about ourselves. We share our…