It’s raining. Each raindrop gently falls as though it were a small piece of the clouds, descending to the earth below. Ever so softly, the steady fall of drops whisper a melody as they splash upon their window pane. Inside, a pair of lovers, oblivious to the outside world, lie there affixed in each other’s embrace. Now that I’ve got your attention. I just described the … [Read more...]
6 Examples to Pursue Your Passion & Find Your Partner
I have heard many times that singles need to be confident, have some level of success, be emotionally stable, etc. and they will attract Mr. Right or Mrs. Right. I definitely agree with those assessments, but one thing I've observed more than a few times is when someone demonstrates a passion for life or is living out their purpose, Mr. Right or Mrs. Right many times will … [Read more...]
5 Ways to a Have More Passion & Less Fizzle
Passion in a marriage can fizzle or even feel like it’s under attack. The attacks can come from just the every day life issues we all deal with or from intense stressors that may come your way. Because of the fizzle or the attacks, intimacy in a marriage has to be developed, nurtured, and protected. It’s not easy to keep up a great sex life that’s full of passion, but there … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Prepare You to Pursue Your God-Ordained Purpose
Many of us have thought of this question at some point: "Why am I here?" This question has fueled many of us to go back to school, change jobs, identify our gifts and talents and find ways to use them often, and so on. Even as we do all of these things (which are all good), we need to seek our answer primarily from our Creator and Sustainer, God. Just like an auto manufacturer … [Read more...]
H.S. Senior’s Exceptional Talents Earn Him 150 College Scholarships
A renaissance man in his own right, Booker T. Washington High School senior of Miami, FL, Chad Thomas, is one of the top football prospects in the nation. Along with being an All-American defensive end, Thomas holds a 3.3 g.p.a and can play nine instruments. His talents have earned him 150 scholarship offers for his skills in music and football. While Thomas is very … [Read more...]
Why Finding Your Passion Can Strengthen Your Marriage
Do you ever find yourself thinking about your life and wondering, “how did I get here?” If you are fortunate enough to have never experienced this thought, consider yourself blessed. But, if like so many people, you realize that you are in a passionless career, a dead-end job, or a situation that makes you feel unfulfilled, please know that you are not alone. Spending hour … [Read more...]
Top 10 Reasons I Love Being A Stay-At-Home Mom (Part 2)
Being a stay-at-home mom (SAHM) is not something I had ever considered…ever. I didn't have anything against SAHMs, I just knew that it wasn't “for me”. I knew I wanted to continue working to climb the “corporate ladder” (or so I thought). Now that I've been a SAHM for almost two years, I can’t imagine spending my days any other way. Below, we are continuing with the top 10 … [Read more...]
Top 10 Reasons I Love Being A Stay-At-Home Mom (Part 1)
As I look at the title of this post, I can't help but laugh because being a stay-at-home mom (SAHM) is not something I had ever considered...ever. I didn't have anything against SAHMs, I just knew that it wasn't "for me". I knew I wanted to continue working to climb the "corporate ladder" (or so I thought). Now that I've been a SAHM for almost two years, I can't imagine … [Read more...]