Christian Concepts in Real Life.
Speak to Me
The scripture says “Faith comes by hearing.” The world can tell you some damaging things that can either encourage or affirm the negative beliefs you have about yourself. After one of my therapy sessions, I decided to write and recite affirmations to combat the negative beliefs I have about myself. The more you tell yourself positive affirmations, the more you believe it and your world changes because of it.
Book Suggestion: Woman Evolve
Fear is a flexible emotion. Sometimes, it’s evident that the emotion you feel is fear. Other times, fear is lurking in the background, hiding in camouflage as another emotion. It’s only when you analyze that emotion, you realize fear is the underlying cause. Well, Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts has written a book to give us tips and tools of how to overcome our fears in the book, “Woman Evolve.” This book was insightful and therapeutic. I highly suggest reading if you want to overcome your fears and live the life that God has for you!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! In honor of Thanksgiving, I decided to write a blog about what I’m thankful for. As you read, begin thinking about what you are thankful for. I hope you have a great and blessed Thanksgiving!
Never Stop Learning
God can use anything to better your life. In 2013, I took a class in undergrad that I initially took because it was required. I hated coding. Fast-forward to 9 years later and most of my career has consisted of coding. You never know what skills God will use to elevate your life, so learn everything you can earnestly.
All Things Are Working For My Good
Contracting herpes at 21 seemed like a death sentence. Who would love me? Who would want me? Who would accept me? However, God used my STD as a way to start my self-love journey and get me closer to Him. This blog post is to encourage you that it might not seem like it, but all things are working for your good.
Sermon Suggestion: “Asking for a Friend: 4 Secrets of a Secure Woman”
It’s good to be reminded of your worth and that you are valuable despite what the world may have you to believe. Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr.’s sermon, “Asking for a Friend: 4 Secrets of a Secure Woman,” does just that. Learn 4 tips to becoming a secure woman while also being reminded not to lower your standards for anyone!
Be Prepared
Whether subconsciously or consciously, we adopt the ideas and beliefs of our culture and surroundings. Beliefs that being single is a curse and that something is wrong with us can consume our brains and force us to believe that being in a relationship or married is the only way to happiness. Instead of looking at our single season as a curse, let’s begin to look at it as a preparation season. Let’s use this time to prepare to be the people and spouses we want to be!
God Is Not Man
As humans, we sometimes do things that we are ashamed of. We can be so ashamed that we are ashamed to admit it to God or feel that God will not forgive us for that sin. I had to be reminded that God is not man. He is really forgiving and will cast your sins into a sea of forgetfulness if you bring it to Him and truly repent.
Welcome to the Real World
Pastors are always speaking about how this room or world is a dressing room. The more I think about the brevity of life, the more I realize how pastors are right. We really are only here for a few years compared to the forever we will spend in the afterlife. The question, then, becomes: Where do you want to spend eternity?
Sermon Suggestion: Leaving Lack
The opposite of good stewardship is lack. We accept lack in our lives in several different ways. But how do we overcome it? Well, Pastor Darius McClure of Rock City Church in Birmingham, AL has the answer! This week, I suggest watching Pastor Daruis' sermon, "Leaving Lack," to help you lean on God for an abundant life!
Hi, my Name is
The world can and will feed you a plethora of narratives that will have you questioning: Am I enough or am I worth it? I’m here to remind you that God knew you before anyone else knew you and He KNOWS that you’re worth it. He KNOWS that you are enough.
Why You Gotta Be So Mean?
In this world full of judgement, I found myself trying to counteract it with perfectionism. However, in trying to be perfect, I became overly critical of myself. I was the mean girl to myself. As I grow closer to God, not only has He shown me grace and forgiveness, but He’s also teaching me how to show myself grace and forgiveness.
God Don’t Play About Me
Unfortunately, hostile work environments and unfair working conditions are more common than healthy environments and fair conditions. Working in work environments like these can leave one feeling frustrated, drained and many other negative emotions. As I’ve looked back at past jobs, I noticed that God never left me in a horrible environment for long. All I had to do was trust in Him.
Sermon Suggestion: Enemies of Excellence
Have you ever thought, “I need to adult better” or “I need to stop procrastinating”? Pastor Dharius Daniels reminds us in his video, “Enemies of Excellence” that there are foxes, like procrastination, that come to kill, steal and destroy our excellence. If you are trying to adult better or maximize your life, I highly recommend this video.
After the Rain
For years, I viewed my single season as a storm that would never pass or as a never-ending desert (wilderness) season. However, earlier this year, I heard a sermon that made me realize that my single season is more than a storm or a desert period, but it is a period of preparation. A period that is for my benefit so that when my kingdom spouse does come, I will be prepared.
Podcast Episode(s) Suggestion: How to Start a Budget
In lieu of Monday’s blog, I thought it would be a great idea to suggest a budgeting video! You can watch Peggy Buck’s “How to Budget” video either on Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts’ Woman Evolve TV channel or you can visit YouTube, where it is titled, “W.E. TV Throwback: Budgeting Class X Peggy Buck.”
You Only Live Once (YOLO)!
The fear of missing out or FOMO is a real thing, especially if you have missed out for YEARS! At the age of 23, I vowed that I would experience life by going to more concerts. 5 years later, I rediscovered traveling and I became infected with the travel bug. Up until recently, I was always on the go. Then, I discovered that my savings account had sunk lower than I appreciated. I had to become more serious and intentional about saving. Read more about what I learned about saving.
Sermon Series Suggestions: Relationship Goals & Relationship Goals Reloaded
Relationship Goals was the second sermon I watched after “5 Keys to Identifying Your Soulmate.” This sermon series helped me to understand and appreciated my single season. In 2020, Relationship Goals Reloaded was released and it was just as impactful as the first. Whether you are single or in a relationship, these series are a must watch!
Teach Me How To Love
Being a Christian means having your own personal relationship with God. However, you maybe wondering HOW?! Read more about the steps you can take to develop a deeper relationship with God.
Sermon Suggestion: 5 Keys to Identifying Your Soulmate
After a situationship I knew I shouldn’t have been in ended, I was hurt and started wondering why none of my relationships were working. During my downtime at work, I went on YouTube and stumbled across Touré Roberts’ “5 Keys to Identifying Your Soulmate.” Whether you’re in a relationship or single, this is a must watch!