WE ALL WANT TO GIVE & GET LOVE. WHAT IF I TOLD YOU THAT WE NEED TO STEP INTO OUR TRUE IDENTITY IN CHRIST BEFORE A RELATIONSHIP? FIND OUT WHY
THE SEARCH FOR MY TRUE IDENTITY
DO YOU WANT TO FIND OUT YOUR TRUE IDENTITY? I DID TOO. HERE’S MY STORY OF MY SEARCH FOR MY TRUE IDENTITY AND WHERE I’M AT TODAY IN MY SEARCH
LIVE IN OUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO LIVE IN OUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST? WHAT IS IDENTITY? WHO ARE WE? WE ALL HAVE THESE SAME QUESTIONS BECAUSE THERE’RE SO MANY OPINIONS THAT WE’RE BOMBARDED WITH THAT CAUSE US TO SECOND GUESS OUR IDENTITY. SOME OF US, UNFORTUNATELY, ALLOW OTHERS AND EXTERNAL THINGS TO DEFINE US WHEN WE SHOULD …
HOW TO KNOW WHEN GOD IS LEADING
In order for us to know if God is leading, there are a couple of things we have to keep our eye on. HOW DO WE KNOW IF GOD IS LEADING US TO DO SOMETHING If what we feel like we’re being led into is glorifying Him in some capacity, guess what? WE’RE BEING CALLED …
How to Grow from Failure
I believe that we need to learn how to grow from failure. Failure; 1.) the omission of expected or required action 2.) lack of success. When we fail at something, it’s hard to come to terms with it. We allow ONE temporal failure to dictate our attitudes and the moments after our time of weakness. …
HOW TO SHOW YOUR SPOUSE APPRECIATION
PRAY FOR THEM THIS MAY NOT SEEM LIKE IT’S A WAY OF SHOWING APPRECIATION, AND YOU’RE SOMEWHAT RIGHT… IT’S NOT SHOWING APPRECIATION TO THEM AS MUCH AS IT IS SHOWING APPRECIATION FOR THEM TO GOD. COMPLETE SURRENDER OF THEM TO GOD IF WE ACCEPT THAT EACH PERSON, INCLUDING OUR SPOUSE, IS A GIFT FROM GOD, …
How to Stop Complaining and Why It’s Important
Do you find yourself complaining? Do you ever find yourself complaining about things and can’t seem to stop? I found myself complaining as of recently, and I realized how unattractive it made me. I wanted to know why I felt the need to complain so much, and where the complaining was stemming from. I was …
HOPE IN THE HARD TIMES
For He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. Matthew 5:45 As of recent, there have been situations that seem unbearable. Just the state of our world is enough, am I right? Then add in anything personal we’re dealing with. Friendships, marriages, …
Being Content in Life; Right Here, Right Now
Being Content with Life; Right Here, Right Now.
Are you unsatisfied with where you are in life right now? Would you say you’re content or not? Find out how to live life content.
BE RECONCILED TO GOD, BUT WHY?
IN MY LAST POST I TALKED ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF UNITY WITHIN THE CHURCH. TODAY I’LL SHARE A FEW THINGS THAT I BELIEVE MUST TAKE PLACE IN ORDER FOR THE CHURCH TO BECOME MORE UNIFIED. GOD CALLS US TO IS RECONCILIATION WITH HIM FIRST AND FOREMOST. HOW? THROUGH BELIEVING THAT WE’RE SINNERS AND JESUS IS …
THE IMPORTANCE OF UNITY IN THE CHURCH
THIS IS A POST THAT HAS BEEN A LONG TIME COMING, AND I SEE HOW THE LORD WORKED EVERYTHING OUT SO PERFECTLY. FROM THE TIME WHERE I WASN’T IN THE MOOD TO EVEN TRY TO MAKE CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER PEOPLE TO VIDEO CHATTING WITH LIKE-MINDED WOMEN AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK NOW. I WAS ONLY …
3 WAYS TO STAY CONNECTED DURING COVID-19
WHEN IT COMES TO RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS, DO YOU FALL ON THE SURFACE-Y CONVERSATIONS CATEGORY LIKE “HEY HOW’S IT GOING? WHAT’S NEW?” OR ARE YOU THE ONE THAT LIKES TO GO IN A LITTLE BIT DEEPER THAN THAT? NEITHER PEOPLE ARE “BAD” PEOPLE, BUT ONE CAN BE BETTER AT CONNECTING WITH THEIR LOVED ONES THAN …
HOW TO BE INTENTIONAL IN YOUR MARRIAGE DURING QUARANTINE
Now that we’re all here and pretty much in the same boat as each other, let’s discuss something that all you married folk may be dealing with… marriage during the quarantine. This time is not something anyone planned for, but I think this is a time when marriages can grow the strongest or weakest. To …
Why Community is Important During the Quarantine
Who’s one person you miss most during this quarantine deal? What’s one thing you wish you could still be doing with them? Do you feel like you took your relationship with them for granted? I took for granted those meetups I could have had with friends before all of this. I miss being able to …
5 Ways to be Intentional with Your Time; Quarantine Done Right
Tell me something… are you Netflixing all day? On social media or aimlessly scrolling BY THE HOUR? Making TikTok videos? Do you want to feel like you made the most out of this quarantine time? Don’t lose hope. There are still a lot of valuable things you can do while we all have the “time” …
Living Your Purpose During COVID-19
Overwhelmed? Depressed? Anxious? Paranoid? These feelings come in waves for me during this time. Something that’s been getting me the most is defeat or just plain tired. Tired of it all. Tired of the news. Tired of the negativity. Tired of the uncertainty. Tired of the quarantine. Just plain tired. To the point where I …
Finding Rest in the Midst of COVID-19
To tell you the truth, at first, I was hesitant to write a blog regarding anything with this COVID-19 deal. But then it struck me- this is serious and MUST be talked about. I want to comfort you with this blog post, and encourage you during this crazy time we’re dealing with right now. Two …
What Happens When You Commit to Kingdom Building?
UPDATED To say it’s been a rough few months is an understatement. But the last few weeks have been the biggest revelation and reminder about what it means to take part in kingdom building! Committing to Kingdom Building At the end of last year, I said, “This coming year is gonna be one without fear. …
Overcome Fear to Live Your Purpose
What do you think of when you hear the word “fear”? Wanna know what I think? Fear is debilitating, hindering, a waste of time, unnecessary, nuisance, unhealthy. Do you know how many times I’ve allowed fear to stop me from doing things I knew I was supposed to be doing? TOO MANY! The best part …
How Does Prayer Change Things?
Do you believe in prayer? How would you define prayer? Do you believe it to be of any importance? I strongly believe in the power of prayer. Prayer is simply a conversation with God about the things that are going on in someone’s life. Prayer has been a very real thing for me for as …
The Power of Vulnerability and Transparency
Do you see vulnerability and transparency as forms of weakness? Do you go beyond the superficial conversations with those around you? Do you allow deep thoughts and conversations to take over meetings with others? I find it quite disappointing when I think about how hard it is for people to allow others into their world. …
30 Things I’ve Learned by 30
With this being a blog that will be published a day before my 30th birthday, I figured it was appropriate to give you 30 life lessons I’ve acquired in my 30 years (give or take) of being alive… God is the ONLY constant in life. Having a relationship with Him through Jesus is the only …
3 Important Sacrifices Needed for Relationships
What is Sacrifice? Making sacrifices can sound very dramatic and almost a little much. However, there is much importance when it comes to what sacrifice is. Sacrifice within a relationship (intimate, friendship, family, colleague) can be defined as anything that is being given up with a selfless attitude with no expectations. These sacrifices can be …
Gratitude & Why It’s Important
What does gratitude look like? GRATITUDE: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness Gratitude to me is looking at all that is around me and all those that are in my life and having a full heart. It’s seeing each person as a very special person that was …
Healthy and Unhealthy Expectations for Relationships
Healthy and Unhealthy Expectations in Relationships
Forgiveness is Important for You
When I was in high school, I had a situation I dealt with that taught me the importance of forgiveness. Let me preface this story by saying that I’m no longer holding onto this situation, except for the lesson I learned through it. Story Time… I was in a relationship at a very young age and …
Comparison: The Thief of Joy
Have you compared yourself to someone lately? Have you seen someone doing something or having something that you wish you had or were doing? I know for a fact that I have multiple times probably just within the past couple of days. My joy has been stolen at times due to comparison. “We won’t be …
Big Lesson Learned in Marriage; Expectations
“Now, however, it is time to forgive and comfort him. Otherwise, he may be overcome by discouragement. So I urge you now to reaffirm your love for him.” 2 Corinthians 2:7-8 Our Marriage My husband and I have been married for almost 3 years. No, that isn’t a long time, but I want to share with …
