(Hebrews 11:1)- Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. I was raised conservatively (and that’s an understatement believe you me). I went to Catholic schools from kindergarten to college. I could say that I grew up knowing God. It’s only when I was in my 20’s though when I got to know Him on a deeper, more personal level. I used to know Him only in theory; according to what I read in the textbooks, until life became a little dramatic and I felt and understood that theory. God is love, He…

Have you ever taken inventory of your life and wondered, how did I get here? Have the circumstances of your life caused you to ponder how you ended up in your current situation. Consumed and drowning in debt? How did I get here? In a dysfunctional marriage? How did I get here? In a state of stagnation on your job and/or career. How did I get here? Involved in toxic, dysfunctional relationships? How did I get here? There was a show that came on MTV called “Punk’d” hosted by Ashton Kutcher. He would play pranks on celebrities while…

As much as I tried to focus on enjoying this Valentine’s Day with my husband, 2 wonderful kids and other loved ones, I could not resist the urge to journal my thoughts on this topic. A lot of Christians have been waiting and trusting God for their husbands, knights in shining armour and they wish that he would show up sooner rather than later. While there is nothing wrong with this attitude or disposition, we must however not forget that the state we are in while doing the expectation is very important and goes a long way in determining whether…

Guess what I am? A sinner saved by grace. His grace – God, Jehovah, Jesus, Holy Spirit, through Him I am saved. So do you know what else I am? Not perfect! Every day, matter-of-fact just a few minutes before writing this, I had to repent. Someone said something smart to me just a little while ago and they made me want to forget I was saved. I had to lay down my thoughts, my actions, my desires to the Lord. “Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take…

Mandy Hale is on a mission to empower women everywhere to never settle for less than God’s best. Known as “The Single Woman” and a Twitter powerhouse, Mandy has made a platform for herself by inspiring single women everywhere to practice joyful living regardless of their relationship status. Recently, Today’s Christian Woman caught up with Mandy to hear her thoughts on singleness. Peep the interview below: “Sometimes the only way God can get us to listen to Him is to set us apart and put us in a season that seems like isolation, but it’s really an opportunity for us…

I am lost, I mean completely lost, things are not going as I planned since almost 3 years now, I am 22. I lost my dad 4 years ago in a car accident, since then I’ve been battling so hard with my faith. He was our only source of income, a year after his death I met someone who at first was really nice to me, then it became a long distance relationship that had no future. I stopped it and started with this new man I thought would be my salvation. He was 32 then, but he was so…

Hello there, I have two questions 1. I recently graduated college and long story short my mother moved in with me after much convincing that she needed to start fresh. After selling her house, business, etc we’ve been living together for a year now, however over the past few months we’ve had major disagreements. She is now not talking to me and its hard. She doesn’t go to church anymore and I tried to get her to go but I feel she feels its awkward due to my friends or my boyfriend often accompanying us. Either way she is now…

“If you ain’t first, you’re last. You know, you know what I’m talking about?” -Ricky Bobby, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of RickyBobby Okay, so you have to be sitting here wondering why I have a quote from a silly 2006 Will Ferrell movie on this blog that is about following God. The reason I have put this quote is because these last two weeks I really have felt that my walk with God was at a standstill, and I have to take accountability for it this time. I have let ‘life’ get in the way of my relationship with God,…

I always thought forgiveness meant to just simply say “I forgive them” and be done with it. I am now realizing that is far from the truth. I have to constantly give my anger towards those who have hurt me over to God, several times a day. And it’s not because they deserve to be let off the hook, but because it is destroying me to live with anger in my heart every day. I know I have to forgive others because God has forgiven me, an unworthy sinner. What I’m really struggling with, though, is forgiving those who aren’t…

Hi! My name is Saviela Edwards Thorne and I just celebrated 2 beautiful years of marital bliss with my husband, Larry Thorne Jr. We wed on December 10, 2011 in Summerville, SC. We met at a church youth convention in 2007. We lost contact for a while, but in 2010 we reconnected when I moved to my husband’s city of Columbia SC for a new job. We were friends for 6 months and on December 10, 2010 he told me he loved me and wanted to spend the rest of his life with me. We wed exactly a year later.…

(Proverbs 20:30)”Blows that hurt cleanse away evil, As do stripes the inner depths of the heart.” The hands down most difficult break up I’ve had was with my almost 5 year relationship. Imagine talking, eating, practically breathing and coexisting with another person 24/7 for 5 years then suddenly putting an end to it. It’s like those 5 years of your life became meaningless or non-existent. Imagine someone punching a huge hole in your heart. I’ve never felt so empty and so lost after that. I questioned everything. I never looked at the world the same way again. What happened after…

I never thought I would be doing this, but I am in desperate need of prayers. I’m an obese woman. Weighing over 400lbs. I have always been big, but never this big. Recently, I have noticed that my son doesn’t want to be seen with me. He has a girlfriend. He has introduced her to most of the rest of the family but for some reason I have not met her. He lives with me but he always goes to visit her at her home. I think this is because he is ashamed of me. He’s a senior in High…

Lumps Lumps are perhaps the most obvious sign of breast cancer. It is a good habit to feel your breasts every so often for abnormalities. If you feel a lump, call a professional immediately. There is a good chance that the lump is not cancerous, and the lump can be nothing but scar tissue. At the same time, there is a chance that the lumps could be a sign of breast cancer, so it is important to take these lumps seriously. Skin Inflammation If your skin is inflamed and changes from your normal skin color to a more pink or…

Though I woke up, the enemy decided to begin the day with me. The pain and hurt is so immeasurable and though I wanted to give up, I wanted to say enough with the prayers I’ve been praying, enough with the fasting and thanksgiving, though I wanted to say enough with this walk with Jesus, I thank God He is still holding me together though with a very slim thread.He is still telling me that it is NOT over until He says it’s over. He is still encouraging me to look to Him, seek Him, His Kingdom and His righteousness,…

When one door closes, there’s always another waiting to be opened.

Submitted By:Tiffany Schwantes Prayer Request: I’m a young mother of two. I have been fighting cancer for over two years now. July 9, 2013, I got a liver transplant. This was the only cure for my cancer. I was doing good until about 2 months ago, and now my body has tried to reject this liver and was in the hospital for a month. Then a few weeks after that my anti rejection drug levels got too high and it sent me into kidney failure. I’m still recovering from this. Please pray God will heal my body. My babies (8…

Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous. (Hebrews 13:4 ) Marriage can be a beautiful thing, but are you prepared for the ups and downs that marriage offers? Both parties must be willing to compromise. Your relationship should be an open book, no secrets, no hidden agendas. Everything’s out in the open. Before you can truly determine if you are ready for marriage take a step back and answer these questions first: Is God the center of your relationship? God must be the center…

” Hi, I’ve been a Christian all my life, but it wasn’t until my husband of a year and a half told me he was filing for divorce did I find the true meaning of faith in Christ. I was devastated as everyone is when they hear that news come from someone they completely trust and love. Of course we didn’t have a perfect marriage, and honestly I wasn’t happy with how “off track” it had become, but I was willing to change it for the better and he wanted out. We both asked God for His blessing over our marriage…

David and Tamela Mann celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary by renewing their vows. Although this wasn’t the traditional wedding you’re probably used to, you can’t deny that the wedding was BEAUTIFUL! All guests were asked to come wearing all black, the wedding party wore red, black, and white, and the bride and groom wore all white. Both, Bride and Groom read their personalized wedding vows from an iPhone and that’s pretty much when the tears began to flow. The 46 year olds Tamela, Gospel Singer/Actress and David, Actor/Comedian were legally married in 1988, but never had an official wedding ceremony…

(1 Timothy 4:12)- Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. This is just a reminder to everyone out there ‘WE’RE NEVER TOO YOUNG TO SERVE GOD”. I am 17 years old and devoted to serving GOD. Yes I make mistakes but not deliberately. I got baptised last year, the day after my birthday and I haven’t regretted it since. It was THE BEST decision I have ever made in my life. My friends laughed at me because they…