11 Things Called Love That Are Anything But
A major principle of Grown, self-loving decision-making, in pursuit of healthy relationships of honor, esteem and respect, is not just having a clear idea of what love is, but also being clear on what it is not. The ability to recognize and reject what you don’t want is often more important than knowing and getting what you do want, because failure to…
5 God-Filled Thoughts That Will Take Your Confidence to the Next Level
Our thoughts are the authors of who we are, and who we wish to become. Without fully leveraging the power within our thoughts, we fail…
The Day I Learned To Appreciate Old School Worship
I grew up in a Pentecostal church. That statement alone should give you an idea of the discipline, by way of strictness at the time, that I was under. Those days for me as a youngin’ were intense. But it wasn’t until I watched a Christian reality T.V. show a few days ago, that something about the way the old saints worshiped stood out to me in a positive way. What I am talking about is their stand for holiness…
So What If You’re Single On Valentine’s Day?
He we go again. February 14th is approaching and the world feels the need to remind me that once again I’ll be alone. Yes, I’m single, no I don’t need another comfort you article to remind me that I am. I promise I am not bitter. But what’s with all the cheer me up or ‘be your own Valentine’ talk? I wish people would understand that just because they feel that I am not ok as a single, doesn’t make it true…
Be Good To Yourself: Self -Love And What It Means
“Self-love requires you to be honest about your current choices and thought patterns and undertake new practices that reflect self-worth.” ~Caroline Kirk
If one more person told me to go love myself I was going to levitate into the air and pull one of those impossible martial arts moves from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. I was sick of it!
What in the world does loving myself mean? Were they talking about bubble baths, pedicures, and cucumber masks? It turns out there is so much more to self-love than just pampering ourselves. I found this out the hard way…
5 Ways You Attract Emotionally Unavailable Men
Give a woman a choice between true love or single life and she will undoubtedly choose real love. Real love is what most women want. No matter who you are, no woman wants to feel unwanted, unappreciated or unimportant. We want a man who wants to be with us because they value who we are as an individual.
With the best intentions, you may inadvertently attract men who are emotionally unavailable despite your greatest efforts to date “good” men…
The 9 Most Valuable Promises You’ll Ever Make
The 9 most valuable promises you’ll ever make have to be made right now. It’s a new year and a new season, so let’s go for it…
I feel refreshed and excited about my goals and the projects I’m working on, so it’s a perfect time for me to move forward with great resolve.
Before I share my promises, I know that we live in a world that says promises are made to be broken.
No they are not.
When you keep your promise, it’s an act of love.
I want to challenge you to make some promises to
We Like His Style: Lecrae
Multi-platinum Grammy Award winning rap artist Lecrae is so cool, so laid back, so calm, so collected. And we love his style! So Divine highlights…
DEAR YOUNG WOMEN
Dear _________________, Life is learned as you live it, but as my mind started spinning, my fingers slowly started typing the things that I wish…
3 Relationship Coaches Who Gets It
Get what, you ask? “The struggle is real”; “It’s hard out here for a pimp.” If any of these resonate with you as a single, when it comes to dating, then these featured coaches get that! The dating process is not always easy to navigate, especially when you’re serious about it and seeking to find your potential husband or wife. These three relationship coaches below presents an…
Love Thy Enemy
“It is easy enough to be friendly to one’s friends. But to befriend the one who regards himself as your enemy is the quintessence of…
Dear Young Men
So far I have had an interesting and fulfilling life. Reflecting on this, I think it’s a result of some things I have held on…
8 Ways the Church Keeps Single Ladies Single
Churches do nothing to teach single women about how to be man-ready. If anything, a woman is taught how to stay single. Yep, I said it! I mean, we’ve all heard the sermons that tell women “you’re a good thing to find” and “your price is far above rubies.” Ah, that’s sweet, in theory. But, seriously, ladies — how active is your church leadership about solving the problem of the absurd female-to-male ratio at home in their congregation…?
OK, God. I’ve Got Questions
I’m not interested in a faith that falls apart under scrutiny. I need to be able to ask my questions, and for much of my life it’s felt like that’s not okay.
I grew up in the church, so I’m used to right answers. I was raised in a culture that was direct about what it believed. I was taught that anyone whose faith looked different from mine was going straight to hell…
4 Positive Speakers To Stay Connected With on Social Media (They All Lift Up Jesus)
Social Media has become the go to place for almost everything. Information and inspiration can easily be placed at the top of the list. Since “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God,” what you see and hear on social media platforms, can either tear you down or lift you up…
If You Knew What Someone’s Soul Looked Like, Would You Still Sleep With Them?
I’m not a virgin…gasp, sigh, swoon, do what you have to do, but also get over it. In addition to being single for 8 years I’ve also been abstinent/celibate/ for an extended period of time. On the outside looking in, I’d be willing to make the argument that I think sex while dating can actually …
Does Mr. Right Become Mr. Wrong If He Doesn’t Believe in God?
I would never date a Godless man. That’s what I told myself when I became of age and was ready to date. But now that…
Falling Back In Love With Jesus
When you fall out of love, it’s heartbreaking. You’re left to wonder what went wrong; was it me, was it him (or her)? It wasn’t like this in the beginning. What changed? Disappointment. That’s it. When what you expect, is not what you get. You’re fed up and can’t take it anymore and it’s time to call it quits, because they did not keep their end of the bargain. And so I fell out of love with Jesus….
Will He Wait?
A lot of women are deciding to abstain from sex until marriage for many reasons. The problem comes in when trying to date men who are accustomed to having sex while in a relationship.
I received a question from a young lady in her 30’s who has decided to start dating again. She said she’s trying to live by God’s principles and save sex for marriage. She keeps meeting men who are Christians but don’t want to live by God’s principles about sex…
Who Is Like The Lord?
“Oh taste and see that The Lord is good. Blessed is the man that trusteth in Him. (Psalms 34:8)” The more I live, the older I get, the more experiences I have, the more I see, that it is true. No man or woman, boy or girl, career, or anything material for that matter can bring fulfillment in the place of God…
4 Instagram Church Fashion Accounts To Follow
Gone are the days when young Christian adults dress like they are senior citizens. We know how to be modest but exceptionally fashionable too! Need some help with your church outfits? Here are…
Empire – Yay or Nay
I didn’t realize so many people have so many opinions regarding the hottest show on television: Empire – from the network’s owner to stereotyping. For some, watching the current primetime hit series “Empire,” which airs on FOX, starring Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard, with its twists, schemes, and sizzling manipulations is a no brainer; while others may see those viewers as…
Give Me That Old Time Religion
Growing up in a very strict and structured church, there were a lot of things that felt more like bondage than freedom in faith. I’d have to strip who I was (which was a very wholesome young lady might I say) Monday through Saturday and straighten up (even more so) on Sunday. It’s amazing how
10 Celebrity Couples We Admire
This month we decided to highlight some of our most admirable celebrity couples out there. What we admire about them is the fact that they continuously display love, support, and respect for each other time after time. Check out who…
Losing Faith, Losing Ground
It’s happening. Never in a million years did I think it would happen to me. But it is and I don’t know what to do about it. I am holding on to
How To Let Go Part II
Why is letting go so hard to do? Inspiring posts on Face Book read: “When I let go of what I am, I finally become…