At some point your child may start acting up or “smelling themselves” as the old folk would say. And when this happens, you may start to question your parenting skills. You may start to blame your spouse. However, understand that parenting is hard and no parent is perfect, so it's important to not blame each other. Instead, study the following scriptures. Proverbs 22:6 … [Read more...]
Wives: 3 Powerful Prayers to Cover Your Marriage from the Temptations Trying to Tear It Down
Prayer is a powerful tool in marriage. It is a way to put action to our faith. The three powerful prayers here are a launching pad to get you going. Every place you see a blank, insert your husband’s name. Pray that your husband has an intimate relationship with God Father, in the name of Jesus, I come before you today praying for my husband _______________. Let him be drawn … [Read more...]
Wives Do You Know How to Recognize and Use Your Power?
Wives have been known for being the ones who hold the family together. Have you ever wondered how women do this? I believe it is because of the power inside them. Wives, we must recognize our power and use it accordingly. A wife’s power comes knowing who she is. She is confident and comfortable with the woman she has become. That power allows her to tackle any situation she … [Read more...]
The Essential Prayer God Wants to Hear But You Often Forget About It
By Ryan Parks With the busyness of careers, schedules, raising a family and whatever else your life consists of, it is easy to forget the things we are grateful for. And because this was on my heart, I wanted to share a prayer about it. For those reading this, I pray this prayer expresses your heart’s cry and it helps you find more encouragement. Here goes: "Thank you, … [Read more...]
An Unconventional Prayer for Your Kids When You’re This Close to Sending Them Back to Jesus
Has your kid ever made you come close to losing your religion? We get it! Each day, the devil finds a way to get to us, and sometimes, the devil will unfortunately use our kids as little evil vessels to stir up our rage. In these moments, you have to summon your Christian strength. You do this because you not only have to correct their actions but you have to do so in a … [Read more...]
Singles: Have You Prayed this Prayer?
Being a Christian in today’s world is very much a challenge, especially with all of the pressures from society and the temptations that arise from the fleshly-desires awakened within us. Now combine being a Christian and being single; it makes things even more challenging, right? As a single Christian, it can get pretty discouraging at times when you have a standard for the … [Read more...]
These 5 Heartfelt Prayers Will Strengthen You Throughout This Holiday Season
The Holidays have officially arrived. Thanksgiving was the intiation of the fun so it has all only just begun. The holidays can be a very stressful time with family, friends, finances, and just the fear of having to deal with where you really are in life. It can get pretty real, real quick. Its easy during the holidays to allow the spirit of comparison to come on you as you … [Read more...]
5 Powerful Prayers to Pray Over Your Children Starting Today
I began praying for my children while they were still in my belly. I would pray for God to show me how to be the best mother to each of them. I wanted to know how to care for them just as he would. Tailor the short five prayers below to fit your specific need. Take out the word son or daughter and insert your child’s name. Say the prayer aloud so you can hear yourself say … [Read more...]
15 Ways To Quickly Find Out If You or Your Spouse Are ‘About That Married Life’
I am one of those people who loves the feeling of being in love. I love the idea of it, the feeling of it, the heat of it. And I am blessed to be married to a man who makes me feel it often. I'm not gonna lie, it's not an every day feeling. But, it wouldn't be married life if it were. See, that's the thing. Married life is all at once amazing, full, frustrating, and … [Read more...]
So Your Spouse Doesn’t Go to Church? Here Are 4 Godly Ways to Practice Your True Religion
1 Peter 3:1-2- Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives, when they observe your virtuous conduct accompanied by fear. Do you have a spouse that doesn’t go to church or isn’t in the word of God? Is it frustrating? Do you constantly ask him/her to go to … [Read more...]
Everything Changed After My Husband Prayed This Prayer
No one ever told me how to be a wife. Of course I read a few books leading up to the wedding, and we attended marriage counseling, but how to actually BE a wife was never discussed. Obviously, I was encouraged to be supportive, willing to compromise, etc. But how do you BE a wife? I've been married for 5 months, and I believe the first 2 months I wondered if I was doing this … [Read more...]
4 Reasons to Be Thankful for Being Single
The holiday season can be tough for those of us who are still single and don't have a special someone to share it with. There you are, surrounded by friends and family who are all happily married or well on their way to the altar. I've learned that despite how it may sometimes feel, being single during the holidays doesn't have to be a lonely time. In fact, it can be an … [Read more...]
The One Thing I Wish I Had Done Before I Got Married
I’ve heard it said that most people prepare more for their wedding than they do for their marriage. In my case, I’d have to say it was true. Weddings are usually exciting, fun-filled events that get everyone caught up—so much so that, often, we don’t take a minute to stop and think about what happens after the honeymoon. I got married at 23. I had just finished college the … [Read more...]
Worry or Pray, But Don’t Do Both
Who knew that I would receive a bit of great advice from Mr. Curtis Jackson, also known as 50 Cent. In an Oprah’s Next Chapter interview that aired well over a year ago, 50 Cent shared his views about life with Oprah Winfrey and said that he believed you should worry or pray, but you can’t do both. Simple, but pretty deep and very true advice. Yet, how many of us are guilty … [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...]