Saying prayers for husband can be a powerful instrument that can guide your man on all areas of his life. For those of us who are believers, we know this to be true: there is power in the Word of God. We pray because we know we will be guided in dealing with the daily challenges of our lives. We also offer the same prayers for our husbands and other loved ones. Learn these … [Read more...]
10 Bible Verses to Pray Over Your Children
Christmas is one of my most favorite times of the year. The excitement that fills our home as we partake in family traditions, the joy that fills our hearts as we participate in acts of giving and the desire to praise my Father even more for His grace, His mercies and His gift to the world. This week I shared a photo on Instagram of myself and my family. I wrote how thankful … [Read more...]
13 Bible Verses to Pray Over Your Wife
One of the things that I love about my husband is his ability to trust in God no matter what the circumstances. He knows that we serve a God who is powerful and all knowing. A God who works all things together for our good even when we struggle to see it with our natural eyes. I’ve heard sermons before where the minister spoke about “crazy faith” and “reckless faith.” The … [Read more...]
Blended Families Week: When Love Trumps DNA…an Awesome Love Story
Recently I shared Bible verses intended to encourage couples in their marriage. Many of the verses focused on love with one of them identifying the various things that define love. It is my belief that all of these qualities are present in us as children. We love without limits. No matter what our parents do in our eyes they are sheer perfection and our desire is to have … [Read more...]
10 Bible Verses About Marriage That Will Encourage You
I've always loved quotes. They often inspire and encourage me. There is so much power in words. Seeing or hearing the right ones can often change your mood or the very way you perceive your current circumstance. And still, as much as I love a great quote (and always will) I also know that the most uplifting words, the most powerful words can actually be found in the Word -- … [Read more...]
Trust in Marriage; I Trust My Spouse, but My Actions Show Otherwise
I’d like to think that I’ve been quite transparent when it comes to my desire to be in control. It stems from years of feeling like my life was so chaotic and out of control that I think if I can keep a handle on the situation things won’t blow up in my face. But sometimes just the opposite happens. I end up in a disagreement with my husband because my actions don’t line up … [Read more...]
Sometimes Encouraging Yourself is Necessary
The other day as I stood in the kitchen the lyrics to a song began bouncing around in my head. “Sometimes you have to encourage yourself.” The past few weeks my mind has been running a mile a minute and I feel like I am constantly playing catch up. During a time in which I have been fortunate to live one of my dreams which has been to work from home while I take care of … [Read more...]
Sometimes You Just Gotta Roll
Growing up I was never the go with the flow type. I always asked questions. I wanted to know where we were going, why we were going, how long it was going to take to get there, and who would be there and so forth. The fact that my oldest is the same way shouldn’t surprise me, given I was doing the exact same thing 20 years ago. And here I am today, still asking a million … [Read more...]
Incarcerated Fathers Given a Chance to Dance With Their Daughters
Father daughter dances are special events. They bring the community together and more importantly; they help make it possible for fathers and daughters to get to spend quality time together. It is a chance for them to dress up and learn lessons in how to carry themselves as young ladies and it is a chance for their fathers to show them just how they should be treated. There are … [Read more...]
6-Month-Old Baby Dies After Being Involved in Shooting
When many of us look at babies we see promise. They represent our future and for many of us parents they represent opportunity --- a chance to do better and be better. We look at them and are reminded that our world, as scary as it can be, is still a beautiful place. We ooh and aah and we pray over them, our righteous seeds. We imagine what their life will be like and as we … [Read more...]
Do Nice Guys Still Finish Last?
How many of us have had a crush on the “bad boy?” There was something about him (besides the fact that your mother and/or father hated him). He was mysterious, a risk taker, and a master of words. We would find ourselves hanging on to every one of them. He was also usually a jerk and forget heartthrob, he was a heartbreaker. And then somewhere along the road something … [Read more...]
Does Your Spouse Come First in Your Marriage?
If you tuned in to HLN on television today and saw Ronnie and Lamar’s segment with Kyra Phillips on Raising America (#RaisingAmerica) you may have seen a great discussion on Giuliana Rancic’s statement to Us Weekly regarding her marriage. "We're husband and wife, but we're also best friends, and it's funny because a lot of people, when they have kids, they put the baby first, … [Read more...]
Do You Know a Good Package Deal When You See One?
I can’t tell you how many times I have written about the fact that I came with a bonus. I was pregnant at 19, and from that point on was someone’s mommy. My life was no longer just my life. I was sharing it with someone and as a result all future decisions that I made impacted her life, not just mine. This included whomever I dated. I have said it several times and will say it … [Read more...]
Would You Go on Vacation Without Your Spouse?
These days simply going to Target alone is an adventure all on its own. I honestly can’t imagine going on a vacation without my husband let alone our children. For me my greatest adventures are the ones that I share with them. While I am very much aware that I could use some "me time," I would gladly take it in the form of an afternoon spent at the spa or curled up in bed … [Read more...]
Don’t Forget About Your Little Loves on Valentine’s Day
I love Valentine’s Day but as a mother I no longer see it the way I once did. While it is nice to get candy or flowers from my husband, for me, what really makes the holiday so special is spending time with the people I love most. Spending time with them over dessert makes it even sweeter of course. Although the material things are nice, I can’t stress enough how much their … [Read more...]