A few years ago, I found myself in a season of life where, no matter what the enemy threw my way, I remained silent. I would go to the Lord and ask Him to do something, but then I would walk away crying and wondering why all of this was happening to me. What I did not know was that I was in a battle. I wasn't supposed to be silent or timid about my requests. God did not want me to have that pain and distress in my life, He wanted me free. I was supposed to put on the armor of God and pray …
Verses to Pray Over Your Husband
If you know me and my blog, you know I blog about marriage because it's something I'm passionate about. I believe a healthy and happy marriage is possible with just a little work and prioritization and I believe that you can build a marriage that will endure whatever comes your way. But you can't do it by yourself. God has to be present in your marriage. He plays an important role in the success of your marriage. The best way to include God in your marriage and to ensure you're doing things His …
My Heart Responds ‘I Am Coming’
So picture this... A woman is walking down a street late at night, puddles mar the pavement from a recent rain. Everything in her gut tells her shouldn't be on this street- not by herself and especially not at night. A figure steps up behind her and a hand wraps around her mouth- she freezes as a knife touches her throat, the umbrella she is holding falls to the ground, “The last thing you will feel is the tickle of my blade,” a cold voice hisses in her ear, a mental image of a snake plays …
Long-distance relationships are hard.It is so easy to feel frustrated, misunderstood, and generally disconnected. So what makes a long-distance relationship worthwhile? Should you stay in it? Should you go your separate ways? Before I continue, I should note that I am not familiar with every one's circumstances and am not presenting a diagnosis or prescription. Bad things can proceed from what appears good, and good things can proceed from what appears bad.So this is not so much of a "how-to" …
Are your circles of relationships beneficial?
Today, I want to share something with you that's been on heavy on my heart lately. Friendship. Sounds simple enough right? Wrong! It's anything BUT simple, especially when you have friends who are different or were raised differently than you, who have different beliefs and who may or may not live far away. There are thousands of things that can alter your friendships, but who is worth overcoming the obstacles for? At my church Sunday, the message was about your circles. I automatically …
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