How are you feeling today? What are your thoughts about yourself at this minute as you are reading these words? Do you feel as if you are not enough?
I wanted to do a check in with you today because every 12.8 minutes someone commits suicide and everyday women are mistreated by people with low self-esteem.
At the beginning of each year, I make the decision to exercise more often than I did the year before. Why? Because being healthy can add years to my life and because I want to tone up my arms, legs, and tummy. Besides, I am always trying to find ways of getting rid of the excess flab that keeps hanging on to my body. Continue reading “How to Follow Through with Your New Year’s Resolutions: 9 Proven Steps for Accomplishing Your Goals”
Some years ago, I discovered an interesting article by clinical psychologist, Amy Morin, entitled 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do. I, along with millions of other people, found the article inspirational and quite apropos. The idea behind the article is that individuals who are mentally strong are not controlled by external forces; instead, they take control of their own lives, and take responsibility for their own actions.
Continue reading “13 Things Confident Christian Women Don’t Do”
My name is Rahab, I am a Canaanite from Jericho and a former prostitute. I want to share my story with you because I want you to know that no matter how “bad” you may think you are, God loves you and will do everything in His power to save you.
Here is my story…
Continue reading “The Testimony of a Former Prostitute: A Picture of God’s Love for You”
So, “the best person to rape is your wife”.
That repulsive sentence was uttered from the pulpit of a church, on Saturday, Nov, 13, 2021. I must tell you, this was the last place I expected to hear something like this, but my sisters, we are living in a different world today. A world where people feel it is their right to express thoughts, beliefs and ideas, no matter how damaging they are. The mere fact this pastor felt comfortable enough to preach this from a pulpit, is a telltale sign that he has his supporters.
Continue reading “3 Ways to Protect Yourself from Spiritual Abuse”
When was the last time you took a vacation?
Some of us believe that success comes from constantly “hitting the pavement and grinding” day in and day out. After all isn’t that what we women do? We are always “on”, ready to solve the next problem that comes our way or to take care of the next person who needs our help.
Unfortunately, this behavior will take its toll on us and on how we relate to coworkers, family and friends.
Continue reading “Take a Break: 3 Ways to Improve Your Physical, Emotional, and Mental Health”
We all come to a point in our lives where we ask: “Why am I here?” Or “What is my purpose?”
Some of us find the answer, while others don’t because they don’t know where to look.
Rick Warren begins his popular book The Purpose Driven Life, with the statement “it’s not about you”. Frankly, I think he is quite brave for starting out his book this way. After all, don’t we all think at some point or another that it IS about us? Continue reading “It’s Not About You: 12 Ways to Discover if You Have Found Your True Purpose in Life”
Have you ever been hurt so badly that it shook your confidence? I know I have been, not just once, but a number of times.
If you live long enough, it will inevitably come your way. And when it does, you will be tempted to hold on to the pain you feel as a result of the hurt you experienced.
Continue reading “3 Steps to Forgive and Regain Your Confidence”
Confidence is looking in the mirror one day and realizing all that “they” said about you isn’t true.
It is finally believing what David said through the inspiration of God— “I am fearfully and wonderfully made. His wonders to perform.”
I want to share with you three ways to build and maintain your self-confidence. As you know, there are many ways this can be accomplished, but I believe the best ways are to develop an intimate relationship with God, become self-aware, and set appropriate boundaries. As a Christian woman, you will face many challenges, so it is very important for you to remember from where your strength comes.
