Godly Advice for Building and Maintaining Significant Relationships
“Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they
shall become one flesh.” Genesis 2:24 (ESV)
Don’t Be Fooled by Appearance
How to Discern True Blessings from Counterfeits Sheri thought she had it all figured out. The man she believed was “the one” was handsome, charming, ambitious—and when he said he wanted to marry her, it felt like a dream finally coming true. Friends envied her, family congratulated her, and evenRead More →
She Kept Kissing the Savior’s Feet
Understanding the Woman Who Broke Barriers to Worship Luke 7:36-38(NLT) “36 One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to have dinner with him, so Jesus went to his home and sat down to eat. 37 When a certain immoral woman from that city heard he was eating there, she brought aRead More →
Extend Love, Not Access
Godly Boundaries That Protect Your Heart Love Like Christ—But With Wisdom As followers of Christ, we’re called to love people, show kindness, and reflect His heart by serving others as we are led by His Spirit. Hebrews 13:16 (NLT) tells us, “And don’t forget to do good and to shareRead More →
Where Were the Signs?
When Love Changes Without Warning “He was a man that I trusted — someone I thought would have my back for the rest of my life. How did I miss the signs?” Many women have asked themselves that same question. Some of my dearest friends have come to me heartbroken,Read More →
Those Who Wear the Ring but Miss the Relationship
When Commitment Lacks Communion Proverbs 30:21-23 (NLT): “There are three things that make the earth tremble—no, four it cannot endure: a slave who becomes a king, an overbearing fool who prospers, a bitter woman who finally gets a husband, a servant girl who supplants her mistress.” Some wear the ringRead More →
Just Friends — It Is Possible, but the Line Is Very Thin
Walking the Line Between Friendship and Feelings It’s not impossible for a man and woman to be just friends—to keep it a 100% friendship without romance or having any false expectations. But we have to be real with ourselves, when it comes to friendships with the opposite sex, that lineRead More →
You Are Enough to God
God Sees the Christ in You You might be dreaming about the man you’ve been praying to meet, but have you thought about how much more eager God is to spend time with you? There’s no pretense with Him. You don’t need a rehearsed line or a practiced smile. GodRead More →
Build Your Foundation on God
Prepare for a Lasting Marriage Before you say ‘I do,’ make sure your foundation is built on God—not feelings, timing, or circumstance. You and your special someone talking about marriage? Listen, before you start dreaming about a future together, do yourself a huge favor—get quality counseling from a wise, spirit-filled,Read More →
Through God’s Grace
Learning to Trust God’s Timing and Preparation Jeremiah 29:11–14 (NLT) tells us, “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen.Read More →
The Benefit of Two People Together
The Strength of Covenant and Connection “Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble… A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, butRead More →
When Love Becomes an Idol
What Christians Need to Know About Idolizing Relationships We’ve all been there.That relationship you thought would last forever—the one you prayed about, cried over, dreamed up plans around. Then it ends. And suddenly, you feel like you’ve lost your center. That was me. A relationship I was sure would endRead More →
Represent God’s Kingdom Well
Scripture Anchor Ephesians 4:32 (NLT) tells us, “Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” Soul Talk One of the most important qualities I prayed for in a husband was kindness. It’s a fruit of the Spirit that reaches meRead More →
Building Peace When the Home Feels Unsteady
“It’s better to live alone in the corner of an attic than with a quarrelsome wife in a lovely home.” — Proverbs 21:9 (NLT) A home where tension and conflict are frequent can weigh heavily on everyone’s heart—whether you’re coming in after a long day or simply trying to findRead More →
Doing More Together
Aisha recently picked up a second job—not just to manage debt, but to shoulder the full weight of life on her own. With both of her adult children now living on their own, building lives and families apart from her, the weight of daily life feels heavier than ever. WithoutRead More →
God Wants Your Heart First
Proverbs 4:23 (NLT): “Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” Most people deeply desire love. It’s wired into us. But when love doesn’t show up on our timeline, it can feel confusing, even painful. For some, the issue isn’t just timing—it’s what’s goingRead More →
Guarding Your Heart and Soul for God’s Best
Many people feel like staying celibate while dating is becoming harder and harder to hold onto — even for women in the church. Just the other day, I heard a sister say, “I have to test drive the car before I purchase it.” Come on now. It’s hard to believeRead More →
Finding Peace in God’s Care-You Are Not Too Much for Him
Matthew 6:26 (NLT) says, “Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are?” Life be life-ing sometimes, doesn’t it? Bills piling up, pressure coming from every direction, questionsRead More →
A Clean Heart Loves Without Fear
1 John 4:18 (NLT): “Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love.” Wanting more from life than what it’s currently giving you can leave yourRead More →
Give Up Your Life for Christ
The first date went better than expected for my sister in Christ. He checked a lot of the boxes she had in mind for her future. In her eyes, it felt promising. But a few days went by with no word from him, and she finally asked, “Do you thinkRead More →
God Determines the Time
Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NLT) “Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end.” One of the most comforting things about walking with God is knowing He’sRead More →
Words That Set Your Life on Fire
James 3:4–6 (NLT) “And a small rudder makes a huge ship turn wherever the pilot chooses to go, even though the winds are strong. In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches. But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire. AndRead More →
No Stones Left to Throw
Nicole has always been a sharp, discerning woman—not easily impressed. She was raised in a home where standards mattered. You carried yourself with pride, spoke with purpose, and held your ground. Her father set the tone: loyal, consistent, strong—the kind of man who didn’t just talk about it, he livedRead More →
Squeeze Out Fear
Faith isn’t optional. Hebrews 11:6 (NLT) makes this very clear to us: “And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.” Faith is the foundation. Trusting God and HisRead More →
God Passes Every Test
Psalm 139:23 (NLT) “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.” Life moves fast. We get caught up in the routines, responsibilities, and noise of everyday living. And if we’re not careful, our time with God—our pursuit of an intimate relationship with Him—canRead More →
The Lord Will Receive You
What can be said about the way you love? Are you committed to love the significant person in your life the way Christ loved the church? This is not just a simple question—it’s a heart-check. A real one. Before we start forming expectations of how someone should love us, we’veRead More →
Perfect Love on Full Display
1 John 4:18 (NLT) “ Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love.” Receiving the kind of love that you desire is more than justRead More →
God’s Heart Concerning You
Exodus 14:14 (NLT) “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Being single can be a very lonely journey—a path that many of us didn’t expect to walk for so long, at least not year after year. It’s true that there are some individuals who areRead More →
Tear Down the Wall that Fear Built
1 John 4:18(NLT) “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.” How do we fully experience the beauty of love without building walls to protect ourselves from being hurt? As muchRead More →
Are You as Open to God’s Blessings as You Should Be?
Cynthia is 47 and has been a full-time Gospel singer since graduating college with a degree in music arts. Music has always been her world, and she’s genuinely grateful for a career she’s thoroughly enjoyed. She’s met nearly all of her favorite Gospel artists, even shared stages and green roomsRead More →
What Kind of Power Do You Have?
Ephesians 3:20 (NLT) “Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.” In His Word, our Heavenly Father makes it clear that He delights in blessing His people. He specializes in doing farRead More →
