Under a new bill signed into law last week in Oklahoma, couples who wish to divorce and have children will be required by law to go through an education program before their divorce is granted. The law will go into affect in on November 1, 2014. The sponsors of the bill, state Representative Jason Nelson (R) and Senator Rob Standridge (R), say the purpose is to educate parents about the effects of divorce on children as well as advising them about reconciliation. Senator Standridge stated, “If you are going through the whole divorce process and have kids, if we can…
Your first year of marriage is the most exciting time of your life. It is the opportune time to lay a solid foundation for the rest of your life together. Over the course of your first year, the majority of your time will be spent learning one another, adjusting to new life schedules, and doing life together. While you are learning the ride of marriage, it is easy to shy away from preparing your marriage for the future, and also developing healthy habits. Here are 3 actions that can destroy your marriage in the first year. 1. Living Day to…
Grammy-winning gospel legend AndraĂ© Crouch is facing some “serious health challenges.” The 71-year-old’s twin sister Sandra Crouch has reached out to family, friends and fans of the iconic singer/songwriter soliciting prayers for her brother. AndraĂ©, who is the Senior Pastor at Christ Memorial Church of God in Christ in Pacoima, Calif., was hospitalized recently and was just released last week. A Note From Crouch Family: Hello Friends, “Our dear Father in the gospel, Pastor AndraĂ© Crouch, is facing some serious health challenges and was just released from the hospital last week. His music has encouraged us, helped many make a…
Trying to quit your sweet tooth cravings? Well “substituting” sugar may or may not be your best bet. Nowadays almost everything has sugar added to it, and worse, sugar is like a bad crook–it has all different kind of names. Must Read: 5 Things You Need To Know Before You Try This Fitness Challenge But not all sugar substitutes are the same, so read this before you start swapping out the real deal. That way you know what “sweet” you should eat. 1. Sugar Is Actually Not So Bad After All Sugar gets a bad rep. Many people overestimate the…
Does your hair seem a little less vibrant these days? You can be using the best hair products around, but the below seven things may make it harder to keep your locks healthy and strong. Your Meds According to medical experts, medications like statins, anti-depressants, anti-anxiety agents, and hormones can cause hair loss by disrupting the normal hair growth cycle. If you think this is happening to you, talk to your doctor about changing up your prescription, if possible. Your Shampoo (Or Rather, The Lack Of It) Women often don’t wash their hair as often as they should, in an…
I am stuck in a tough position. I have been at my job for a little over 2 years. I prayed for this job and felt like it was an answer to my prayer. My husband was let go from his job 10 months ago and since then, he has not been able to find another job. Well last month my job hired someone who was hired specifically to assist me with my work load. Little did I know that the new hire would be an ex boyfriend of mine. I had to train this guy and work closely with…
A suicidal person may not ask for help, but that doesn’t mean that help isn’t wanted. Most people who commit suicide don’t want to die—they just want to stop hurting. Suicide prevention starts with recognizing the warning signs and taking them seriously. If you think a friend or family member is considering suicide, you might be afraid to bring up the subject. But talking openly about suicidal thoughts and feelings can save a life. Understanding and preventing suicide Suicide is a desperate attempt to escape suffering that has become unbearable. Blinded by feelings of self-loathing, hopelessness, and isolation, a suicidal…
Don’t be afraid of change. You may lose something good, but you may gain something better! Here are 5 Signs It May Be Time For a New Job
Do you believe God will give you the desires of your heart if you delight in Him? Even if you do, waiting for them can be painful. You might get discouraged, wondering if God will answer your prayers. Or, you could become angry when you see Him blessing others with the desires of your heart. How do you thrive in the midst of a painful season of waiting? While you wait, God works behind the scenes on your behalf. Give Him time to arrange every detail so you will receive His best! God doesn’t want you to be miserable while…
The more time you spend with God, the less time you have to get in trouble.
Is it a Coincidence Or Answer From God? I was single for 5 years, praying for my Godly man. I didn’t think it would happen, but…
I have a prayer request. My husband and I have been married for a little over 8 years. We met in church while my church was visiting his church. One of the things that attracted me to him was that he was a God fearing man. In fact, I loved everything about him. He was truly my dream man. Lately I have been noticing that he is no longer the God fearing man he used to be. Our family goes to church every Sunday , Bible Study on Wednesday, and Choir Rehearsal on Tuesdays, our kids are on the praise…
One of our biggest challenges is figuring out whether to stay and fight or walk away.
If you’re like me, you can never get tired of seeing love. Specifically, a good marriage proposal. I know I’ve said this for just about every marriage proposal I’ve shared here on The Praying Woman, but “This is one of the best wedding proposals EVER!!!” 🙂 I fought to hold back my tears just watching. In this video, the groom to be- William asked his friend to grab his camera and come over to support. Explaining, “This New Years Eve something big is going down tonight” When asked by his friend why he chose Tracy to be his wife, William…
My husband and I are both very young. We started dating when we were teens. I was 18 and he was 17. I married my high school sweetheart. We loved each other to death but sometimes lost sight of that when storms came our way. Our marriage though, has been the rockiest time in our relationship. We packed our bags, moved to another city and began life as a married couple. To start with, we were both on very different pages. I grew up in the church and knew God’s purpose for our lives and his idea of a Christian…
Dear Praying Women, My brother has been going through hard times. He recently lost his job and is a single parent to 2 beautiful kids. He lost his wife 3 years ago suddenly in a car accident. Ever since then, he has been struggling to keep their home. I can honestly say that he is actively trying to find another job and is a great father. I try to help him out when I can. Here’s the problem… My husband does not approve of me helping my brother. He says we can barely take care of our own household. My…
It is possible to have a social life as a single mom and more importantly as a Christian woman. Many women have traveled the same path with success and to the benefit of both themselves and the children. Whether you feel a lack of a social life because of time constraints, other people’s expectations or simply fear of the unknown, you can overcome these issues to rediscover a social life for yourself. 1. Don’t rush the relationship on your little ones. Get to know your mate before you leap to introduce him to your kids. If you’re already having issues…
“Dear Praying Women, I’ve been thinking and worrying for about six months now. I’m in a relationship. We’ve been together for 1 year and 7 months. As far as I’m concerned, I’m happy and content with him. But one day my ex boyfriend texted me. I replied to him because I know that I’m over him already and we’re just friends. But then our texting brought us to meeting each other again and again and we became close to each other like we were before. I know it’s wrong. I tried to stop it, but I feel like there’s more behind…
Here are 10 Things You Should Never Do After a Breakup… If you’re dealing with heartbreak and want to heal, read on for encouragement.
Dear God, forgive me. I too, have joined the media frenzy. This week it seems that many of us placed our real lives on pause to follow, click, like, comment, laugh, and speculate on the now infamous Beyonce, Solange, Jay-Z elevator encounter. Instagram posts were uploaded, statuses on Facebook were formulated, and articles online were written all based on a silent leaked 3 minute video that many of us interpreted varyingly. Overnight we became a fraction of the conspiracy theorists and online comedians. By all means, I was a part of that crowd. And I don’t necessarily believe that there…
