Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. James 1:13-14 We can become tempted by our own desires. We can become drawn…
Can mutually attractive people of the opposite sex be just friends? As women, there are some guys that there is just a natural chemistry or kinship with. Those types of guys are easy to talk to and super friendly. They just make you feel mad comfortable. They are also attractive and they may find us…
Proverbs 10:22 – The Blessing of the Lord makes rich and adds no sorrow with it. This means there will be a particular grace that provides an ease of abiding within the blessing that comes from the Lord. That doesn’t mean it will be easy all of the time, and there will be no opposition.…
An Honest Conversation on the Intimidation of a Woman of Standard Recently, I watched the season finale of “Growing Up Hip-Hop.” It is a show starring Romeo Miller, Master P’s son, Angela Simmons, Reverend Run’s daughter, and many other music industry young people. It was interesting to watch the development of Angela, who represented abstinence…
When a Man Loves A Woman, He is Willing to Do Whatever is Necessary to Win Her: Sometimes, men are presented with a challenge when they are used to doing dating and relationships in a familiar way that has seemed to work in the past, but suddenly it does not work anymore. The man who has…
A few years back, I shared a story on how I met a brother at a unisex hair salon, who was pursuing me really hardcore. He was a really nice guy with some affiliation to church and he knew a few scriptures. As we talked, I sought godly counsel among my mentors, as well as…
Aren’t you tired of all of the singles advice that tells women what is wrong with them instead of what is right with them? It’s almost fostered an attitude within several single women to make their goal perfection in order to be good enough to obtain a spouse. I’ve noticed some of my sisters in…
I had just gotten back from a bomb conference in Atlanta last week where I worshiped God with no limits. I was having a great time. However, before the conference was over I had met two fine brothers. One of them, I had seen before and had small talk with, the other I met for…
It Was Never God’s Will For Us to Marry Into Bondage, But to Marry Into the Advancement of His Kingdom. We began this series speaking about the importance of trusting in our husbands, while submitting to their lead even in times where they do not express surety in how they are leading. Well, that isn’t…
A Modern Day Example of a Test of Submission in a Marriage Relationship: Let’s take the below scenario as an example of how a woman can apply this principle in marriage. Remember we want a husband who is submitted to the Lord already and this will minimize disagreements. However, let’s say a woman’s husband picks…