We all know the powerful and popular scripture found in Proverbs 18:21, “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love to talk will reap the consequences.” Just about every sermon on communication references to that scripture in order to show just how impactful our words are on others when used negatively. This scripture also shows how important words are to … [Read more...]
3 Types of People You Must Shut Out When Desiring to Prepare for Marriage
I remember it like it was yesterday. God said to me, “Jamal, how can I trust you with leading a woman if you do not know how to lead yourself?" That moment was a wake up call to me. I was young, but man I was so ready to be married. I wasn’t one of those guys that enjoyed the game of “being on the market”. I desired to have one woman that I would commit to love for the rest … [Read more...]
2 Remarkable Ways Being a Proverbs 31 Woman is Bound to Impact Your Man
Many Christian women, before they get married, often pray about becoming like the Proverbs 31 woman. This is a high calling that they strive, and may even vow to be, for their one special man. Some of the amazing qualities of this Biblically divine woman include: Her steadfast faith in God. Her unconditional relationship with her Husband. Her wise counsel and mothering … [Read more...]
These 3 Issues Can Cause Explosive Problems in Your Future Marriage If Not Dealt With Now
When my wife and I crossed over from single life to married life we were so excited about the journey that awaited us. We had done everything we knew possible to prepare ourselves for this great adventure that marriage would take us on. We knew there would be ups and downs like most people had told us, but we still had no clue the types of problems we would run … [Read more...]
2 Ways to Establish Your Relationship With God Before You Get Married
And He said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. (Matthew 22:37-38, ESV) Before I fell in love with God, I viewed life through a foggy glass. But after the love of Jesus invaded my heart, everything became clear. That clarity was because I found the singular … [Read more...]
The One Thing God Really Wants From Your Marriage
Marriage is one of the oldest institutions we have on the earth. The first marriage ever recorded was that of Adam and Eve, thousands of years ago, at the genesis of man’s existence. It is from this marriage we learn God’s desire for man not to be alone, but to have a helpmate to help accomplish God’s purpose for their lives. Fast forward to modern day. People are still … [Read more...]
4 Biblical Traits of a Person Ready for Marriage
Marriage is not a game. It is an institution that was invented by God Himself to help accomplish His purpose on the Earth. The institution began with Adam and Eve and has evolved into what it is today. These days, more than ever, people are still getting together and fulfilling God’s intent for man which is to be fruitful and multiply. But, before multiplication happens … [Read more...]
These 4 Things Are A Beast In The Bedroom And Your Husband Wants Them All
I want to begin this article of with the bible verse 1 Corinthians 7:4 to help lay a foundation. The wife gives authority over her body to her husband, and the husband gives authority over his body to his wife. Sex within marriage is a GIFT from God! The enemy has taken this gift and made it either gross to some and a god to others. In today’s world, ladies, there are so … [Read more...]
Singles: How Intimate Can You Really Get And Still Remain Pure?
I grew up in a semi Christian home where my mom was a strong believer, but my dad was just a really good man with no desire to go to church. As a result, I became a hypocritical Christian. I said and did one thing in church in order to keep my mom happy, but lived a completely different lifestyle outside of the church. This hypocriticial spirit followed me into my dating … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why God Wants You to be Wealthy
The Bible can be a little confusing when it comes to “being wealthy." It states in Ecclesiastes that the love of money is the root of all evil; but then it also says in Ecclesiastes, “money solves everything." Well God, which one is it? Both are absolutely 100% truth. When you fall in love with money, it will both own you and destroy you. At the same time, however, money … [Read more...]
Praying For the “One”? Here Are Two Must Read Ways God Will Reveal Your Spouse
I remember it like it was yesterday. During my single years, I would continuously ask: God, how will You reveal my spouse to me? Would a light come out of the sky? Would she glow like an angel? Would I hear trumpets play when our eyes caught each other? No two stories are the same, but there are two ways you can learn from the marriage of Adam and Eve that may … [Read more...]
God, Why Am I Still Single?
It is the question that many single women ask, either mentally or while screaming into their pillows, after they witness yet another friend becoming engaged and they're still just trying to get a good look from a good man. God, why am I still single? In Christian circles, it's not uncommon to hear someone say, “maybe God has given you the call to celibacy.” Well, before … [Read more...]
Lucky 7: The Sex Secrets You Won’t Hear About in Church
Let me begin by saying that I am a full time pastor with close to 10 years in ministry; so my perspective of the things you will not hear in church comes from me spending the majority of my life listening to thousands of sermons. In any sermon on marriage, you will hear the token things when it comes to sex. Sex is important for an healthy marriage; some ministers will even … [Read more...]
The 3 People Your Health Impacts No Matter Your Weight Amount
III John 1:2 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. One of the realities of life is your body’s metabolism slows down the older you get. Before, you could possibly get away with eating fast food a few times a week, or ice cream every night before you went to sleep. This will not last forever because your metabolism … [Read more...]
4 Tests Every Godly Marriage Has to Go Through
We have already heard the popular phrase, “there isn’t a testimony without first going through a test” This is very true and if you ask anyone with a story what it took to get where they are now, you better pull up a chair because they will keep you for days. Every married couple must face various tests throughout their marriage. Here are 4 tests every Godly … [Read more...]