Joyce Meyer’s 6 Ways to “Fight the Good Fight”

In 1 Timothy 6:12 it says we are to fight the good fight for our faith. The question for many us, though, is how do we fight against things that seem to always defeat us?

Is Love Worth Fighting For: Couples Therapy Week 2

Like other fans of the show, I tuned in for the second episode of VH1’s Couples Therapy featuring many couples who are seeking help for their tumultuous relationships. The show includes some big named celebrities and some short-lived reality stars.

Love Has the Last Laugh…When You Believe

There are so many things that we want to accomplish or issues that we want resolved in our lives. Some of us are waiting on a new job, some want to have a baby, and some just want trust and peace restored where it has been stripped away.

The Beautiful Butterfly, Mariah Carey, Celebrates Her Birthday

The bubbly songstress, Mariah Carey, turns 42 years young today. She acknowledges this special day as the “anniversary” of her birth.

Banish the Bitterness or Reap the Effects

We’ve all had different reasons to be bitter about life and certainly we’ve encountered some bitter people in diverse places. I know I have. To be honest, we may even harbor some bitter feelings ourselves at this exact moment.

Showing R.E.S.P.E.C.T: Aretha Franklin Turns 70

Music Icon Aretha Franklin celebrated her birthday with an intimate crowd in New York City this past weekend...

Racism From My Own People: A Date Night Encounter at Applebee’s

Every weekend my husband and I try to do something together without our big boy, Kinady Daniel. We spend every day of the week being parents and doing parental things that it’s good for us to take a break on some weekends for “we” time….even if it is only just a few hours.

VIDEO: President Obama Speaks on Trayvon Martin Case

President Barack Obama has voiced his opinion about the senseless killing of a 17 year old black boy from Florida.

Is “Couples Therapy” Enough for DMX and Tashera Simmons?

After watching the premiere episode of Couples Therapy on VH1 Wednesday night, I just wanted to call DMX’s estranged wife up and have a good old heart to heart session with her.

New Movie Alert: Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the 7th Day

In light of my love for Bishop T.D. Jakes and his anointed preaching, I decided to highlight his latest movie project...

Million Hoodie March: We are Not Hoodlums...We Just Wear Hoods

Yesterday, rallies and vigils were held all over the nation in memory of the senseless death of Trayvon Martin. The biggest one trending was the Million Hoodie March in New York City.

The Case of Trayvon Martin: New Authorities Involved

As of late Monday evening, the governor of Florida has decided to seek the assistance of Florida Department of Law Enforcement in the case of Trayvon Martin.

BEWARE: This is Reason Enough to Strap Up or Abstain from Sex

As I was sitting in the dentist’s office waiting to be called back for my semi-annual cleaning, I came across a frightening post on my Facebook timeline...

Justice for Trayvon Martin: Will His Family Receive It?

Most of you have more than likely heard the story about Trayvon Martin, a 17 year old black boy from Florida, who was shot to death by a 28 year old white man only 70 yards from his father’s front door in their gated neighborhood…

Romance and Intercourse: Are They One in the Same?

Many people will probably glance at the title and automatically answer the offered question with, “No, they aren’t the same thing.” Some will just prepare to read the article with hopes of learning more tips about sex and romance, and how they interlace within your love life.

Don’t be a Victim of Your Own Misplaced Expectations

Women habitually come into the dating or marriage scene with “great” expectations of what our future man is going to be like or how he will be characteristically as a husband…You see what you want to see instead of seeing what you need to see.

Seasons

As the weather changes we are reminded of the continually repeating cycle of the seasons. As spring approaches, we are tempted to abandon our sweaters and hats for short sleeves and sunglasses. After winter, most people welcome the idea of longer days and warmer weather...

Be Strong and Courageous!

In a moment of transparency, let me tell you about my spiritual workout this morning. I woke up, prepared my husband and son to head out for their day, and proceeded to get in my secret place for prayer like I try to do every morning. I had my gospel music playing softly in the background so the mood was set. However, this morning was very different for me…

4 Ways to Take Care of YOU

Most people are so busy taking care of their family and friends, or working to support those people, that they repeatedly stretch themselves too thin. It is definitely not good for you or anyone else around you to neglect the time to take care of you…

3 Ways to Become One in a Marriage

There are some people who choose to believe that in a marriage there’s no such thing as the man and woman being completely as one; they’re constantly decreeing that no one should have to merge their lives completely into another person. Well, in Genesis 2:24, God absolutely intended for man and woman to become “one.” He decided that when he took Adam’s rib and gave it to Eve.

I Don't Want to Nag...but How Do I Get Him to Listen?

A confrontational wife is like a constant dripping water faucet. It’s irritating and unbearable after a while. It even says so in Proverbs 19:13. Yes, the Bible does speak against nagging wives. Some of us don’t even think we are badgering our significant others when we speak to them—but we are. So how do we get them to hear what we have to say without being quarrelsome?