By: Angelique Redus-McCoy Two years ago, my family and I moved from our hometown to a city that, quite truthfully, had never been on our radar. I left a job that I loved and where I felt loved. We left the home where we started our family, a home I could’ve lived in forever. We left our extended family, support systems, our church, our village. But to be clear, we did not … [Read more...]
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5 Ways to Have a Blessed Marriage…Starting Today
Blessed. It's one of those words that people like to use, especially to convey good wishes. Someone sneezes, we say "God bless you." When asked, "How are you?" we reply with "I'm blessed." When parting ways, we say, "Have a blessed day." To be blessed is something we all desire, but blessings don't always come easy. Often times, blessings are cultivated through hard … [Read more...]
9 Scriptures that Keep You From Harming Your Spouse with Your Words
Sometimes you need to give your spouse the silent treatment. I know this sounds weird and contradictory, so let me explain. I’m talking about speaking life. And when you can’t speak life, that’s the time to use the silent treatment. My mom (and maybe your mom too) used to say, “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.” Well that saying still holds true … [Read more...]
How to Pray When Your Marriage Feels Hopeless
By Tiya Cunningham-Sumter, If you feel like your relationship is beyond the point of help, and the conflict has just demolished the communication, the trust and every other part of your relationship, you must pray. Prayer should never be the last resort; it should actually be ongoing in every situation. However, when you feel you’ve given your relationship everything you … [Read more...]
SINGLE LADIES: How to Position Yourself to Be Found
How do you find a good man? That's one of the most frequent questions that we hear from our single readers but that's where the problem comes in. Instead of looking for ways to find a good man you need to learn how to have a good man find you! My good friend Natasha Miller has built a movement along with her husband Jamal called Married & Young that is encouraging … [Read more...]
Don’t Just Wait on the Lord: 7 Things Christian Singles Can Do While Praying for Marriage
As a Christian, waiting on God to answer prayers can be one of the hardest things in life. You know that He has your best interest at heart, but at the same time, He doesn’t always answer in the timeframe you would desire. Praying for your potential spouse and marriage is no different. At times, it can be harder because matters of the heart are at play. You want to be patient, … [Read more...]
10 Inspiring Quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that Will Help Us Get Through These Next 4 Years
Not only is it a new year, but it is also a year of governmental transition from what we’ve known and loved to the unknown. We are entering into uncharted territory with the change of administration this month. And, at best, many of us are left with a sense of unease and concern, as if we are holding our breaths hoping nothing bad happens. This isn’t a great way to feel at … [Read more...]
4 Encouraging Scriptures for a Troubled Marriage
Going through marital troubles can be one of the loneliest times of your life. Especially when feel like you can't turn to your family and friends. However, no matter what you are going through in your marriage, know that God is on your side. Even if you are the only one that is currently working on your marriage, don’t be discouraged. You are not alone. Below are some … [Read more...]
Do You Believe It? A New Study Says This About Couples in the Church…
You probably already suspected as much, but new research backs up the long-held theory of: a couple that prays together, stays together But it's not just simply praying; it's attending regular church service with your spouse. According to a new study published by the Institute for Family Studies, these married couples who go to church together were "about 30 to 50 percent … [Read more...]
Why I Refuse to Let Guilt Tear Me Apart This Holiday Season
I had been living with a lot of guilt lately. It wasn't guilt because I personally did something wrong, but the guilt still robbed me of my joy and thanksgiving. Ironically, I had been feeling guilty for all the good things happening in my life recently. I wanted to rejoice that my parents and both my brothers along with their families would be with us at my brother's … [Read more...]
4 Right-on-Time Prayers for Forgiveness in Your Marriage
Marriage cannot succeed without forgiveness. I know that’s a bold statement. But it’s true. Every day we have opportunity to offend one another. It may not happen on purpose. Most times it’s an accident. Yet and still, with every offense comes the opportunity to forgive. Forgiveness is one of those areas most couples, including me and mine, could spend a little extra time … [Read more...]
4 Prayers for Peace in Your Marriage When It Hits Hard Times
Peace is something we all need. I know I don't want to live life with a bunch of arguing, fussing and fighting. I don't want to live with worry, sadness or depression. All these things rob you of peace. If you are anything like me, peace is an essential part of the marriage relationship. The four short prayers here are all about talking to God and making confession over the … [Read more...]
2016 Has Been a Cruel, Devastating Year for My Family. But We Still Have Thanks
The minute people start stringing Christmas lights, you can't help but reflect on the past year. In 2016, we lost Muhammad Ali and Prince, my family lost three members to cancer and Trump is our President Elect. So when my mother was also diagnosed with cancer a little over a month ago, it was hard to respond with any additional shock. We were emotionally floored for sure, … [Read more...]
Attn: Christian Singles! 2 Major Areas You Should Address Before You Start a New Relationship
It's tough being a single person dating in today's singles environment. Being a Christian single adds even more layers of complexity, considering potential conflicts in morals, values, spiritual goals, etc.. There will be lots of hits, complete misses and close calls in terms of finding ideal candidates for your heart. But my recommendation is not to just jump into dating … [Read more...]
The Very BAD Advice Pastors Give That’ll Keep You Sad, Single and Searching
In an explosive article on the Washington Post, writer Janelle Harris brought up a topic that many single Christian sisters have only dared whisper in their prayer closets. In the piece entitled "Pastors tell black women to be passive and wait for love. I don’t believe in that," Harris tackled head-on the message preached to women in many churches around the world that women … [Read more...]