How the Lord Helps Us to Practice Abstinence Until Marriage | @intercession4ag @trackstarz
Thankfully, the culture seems to be shifting to where it is becoming more acceptable for those who either practice abstinence or who are virgins to share their journeys. Due to virgin shaming—many who’ve chosen this lifestyle often remain silent. Only because they know they have to be ready for people to attempt to shut their mouths […]
Did You Know the Divorce Rate Isn’t 50%? | @intercession4ag @trackstarz
The Divorce rate isn’t 50%. Shocking, huh? I know. This is information found in Shaunti Feldhahn and Tally Whitehead’s book, “The Good News About Marriage.” She has made the bold discovery that the actual divorce rate is much lower than 50%. The oversharing of the 50% ratio in media and churches has become discouraging to […]
6 Steps to Aid Healing Through Grief @intercession4ag @trackstarz
We all deal with things in life that leave us wounded whether it is grief due to the loss of a loved one, dealing with the ups and downs of addiction in our families, or any experience that simply hurts. The great thing is just like God allows hardship; he also allows common practices that […]
Yvonne Orji Shows How to Boldly Represent Being a Virgin at Nearly 40 @intercession4ag @trackstarz
Yvonne Orji, in a recent interview on the Dear Chelsea podcast, doesn’t only cover being a virgin but she tackles some other topics like the expected age she wanted to be married versus the age she is likely more ready to be married. She’d wanted to be married by 23 but feels that life has […]
Generalizations, Unrealistic Expectations & Cheesecake Factory Date
Generalizations, Unrealistic Expectations & Cheesecake Factory Date Generalizations and stereotypes come from experiences like that of the recently famed Cheesecake Factory date. We see these stereotypes and generalizations begin to shape the reality of our culture as African-American single women and men. It furthers the notions of self-hate that have been permeating themselves throughout our […]
When you feel dropped by the Lord | @intercession4ag @trackstarz
When You Feel Dropped by the Lord Have you ever gone through a season where you felt dropped by the Lord? If you have not you will. It’s only a part of life, especially for those who seek God with their whole heart. We acknowledge God in all of our decision-making rejoicing in his goodness. […]
Flewed Out. When to allow or Reject? | @intercession4ag @trackstarz
Flewed Out. What does this term mean? It’s a trending term in dating. People who are seeking to date who live in different states fly out to meet one another. Getting flewed out normally means the gentleman flies the girl out covering her expenses. The reality is we better know who is asking us to […]
Positioning Yourself Vs. Pursuing: What’s the Difference?|@intercession4ag @trackstarz
Lessons learned in extended singleness help us to become more settled in resting in ourselves, our worth, and our overall value as women. One of the nicest lessons to learn is that when a mature man sees your value; he will do whatever is necessary to win you over. This is a lesson often shared […]
Single & Over 40 & Unbothered| @intercession4ag @trackstarz
Single & Over 40 & Unbothered! I’m single, over 40, and unbothered. Why is that? Because I know who I am, I’ve found purpose in my experience, processed my pain, and remain hopeful and open to love. We live within several cultures that attempt to label women and shame women for where they are in life. […]
Is Lack of Wisdom or Bad Advice Keeping You Single?| @intercession4ag @trackstarz
I’m somewhat privy to many conversations that take place in the world of singles as a single woman. I’ve also had my own experiences in living this life. A constant that I’ve come into contact with is a fear of dating due to a lack of knowledge. This keeps us stuck. Also, I’ve run into […]