I do not have to convince you that our society needs prayer. Just look around. Yet, I believe that God can heal our land if we humble ourselves and pray and seek His face, and turn from our wicked ways (2 Chronicles 7:14). For we do not fight against flesh and blood but against the …
The fighters are in the ring. They are ready. Ladies and Gentleman, (in my Michael Buffer voice) let’s get ready to RUMBLE!!! Introducing first, in the red corner, draped in dark green, with an unprecedented number of knock-outs, trained by flesh, stands my IMPULSIVE self. In the blue corner, wearing the royal purple and gold, …
Each week, I’m given a prompt from a writing community that I am a part of. This week’s word was “music.” I usually provide a short devotional with each writing prompt. However, this week, I was inspired to give you my top 25 worship songs. This list is completely subjective and I chose these songs …
It is not the things we get, but the HEARTS WE TOUCH, that will measure our success in life. Jeanne Mayo Take a moment and reflect on these questions: For what will profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Mark 8:36 NKJV Don’t Lose Your Soul I read …
The thunderstorm in the middle of the night shook me out of my sleep. The angry baritone thunder was rumbling our house. The heavy rain and gusty winds’ howling noises were only getting louder. Yet, even in the darkness of the storm, beams of lightning flashed with such brilliance and awe. I was anticipating my …
My three year old currently has this enjoyment and infatuation for playing hide and seek. At first, I played along just to please his enthusiasm for the game. Now, I can honestly say it’s one of the most fun activities I do with him. When we first started playing the game, my son was horrible …
Poor communication consistently ranks as a top problem for couples. This looks different for every marriage. Barriers may include interruptions, lack of emotional and physical safety, avoiding conflict, explosive responses, and more. Whatever the breakdown is in your marriage, the good news is that it can be overcome. Below are 3 skills to Overcome Communication …
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It’s officially June and my summer has begun. Since I teach, my summer months flow at a much slower pace than the whirlwind of the school year. To be honest, operating at an unhurried pace is not the norm for me. I’m used to quickly jumping from one task to another, staying busy, and on-the-go. …
What does it take to have a healthy balance between work and marriage? For couples that either work in or out of the home, the demands of a job and relationship are challenging. Not to mention if you have kids and want to have an existent social life, balancing it all can be stressful. Do …
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Marriage and money is inseparable. However talking about money with your spouse can be one of the most stressful and intimidating topics to bring up. In fact, finances in marriage are one of the leading causes of divorce in America. Money is an emotional topic and how you deal with it can affect generations to …
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