As of lately I’ve been dealing with some self- induced “difficulties” as well as others that are completely out of my control. Since this blog prides itself on promoting wholeness in every area of life, I’ll keep those “issues” private and share an encouraging list…Difficulties often force us to change in ways that we never would otherwise. When we are put in situations that make us uncomfortable we see the need for a change in our own actions, attitudes and thinking. (If we are looking to grow, otherwise all we see is how other people need to change to make us comfortable!)
Each time that you successfully overcome a difficulty you will have more confidence to successfully overcome the next challenge that life throws your way. You will become stronger each time and each event of personal growth through these challenges will build on each other to make you stronger and stronger, more and more confident!

Solid Rock Church’s King of Kings monument struck by lightning
So I got a call this afternoon about the large Jesus statue along Interstate 75 being destroyed following an apparent lightning strike during a thunderstorm late Monday night. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. I’ve attended Solid Rock Church and have witnessed the statue …

Every other day there’s news about some couple getting engaged or married while another is headed for divorce. Statistics have shown that Christian marriages are just as likely to end in divorce as non-Christian ones. But there’s GOOD NEWS for Christians and non-believers alike…God is a God of reconciliation. A great example is Isaac Pitre and his wife, Denisha of Christ Nations Church in Texarkana, Texas. Charisma Magazine recently spoke with the pair, who remarried each other six years after their 2003 divorce. Check out the interview!

Are you single, saved, and dating or are you single and believing God for a mate?

Using the Word of God along with down-to-earth solutions and personal examples, author Kim Brooks outlines how to date AND stay saved. Her book highlights:
*How to date God’s way, and in His proper order
*5 ways to …

Right before my 25th birthday I was so confused and frustrated with my life. For some strange reason in my head I believed by the age of “25” I would have arrived! Meaning life at 25 would consist of me having a career, not a job, engaged or married to my ideal man, and living in my dream home. Well the reality was I was living in the A (Atlanta), had a Master’s degree from Emory University, and no job! Several nights I laid in bed staring at the ceiling fan wondering why me? For all of my questionings I found some strength and encouragement and compiled a list of 25 things learned by 25 on God, Love, Relationships, and Life. That was approximately 2 years ago and I have a new list and a new outlook on life.

Lent: Pray, Fast & Give
I’m not Catholic but today is Ash Wednesday which marks the beginning of Lent- 40 days of prayer and fasting leading up to Easter. Everybody is talking about what they are going to give up for Lent. I haven’t decided what to “give up” because obedience is better …

Artistic or Asinine? Lindsay Lohan depicts the crucifix
Lindsay Lohan did a photo for the cover of French fashion magazine-Purple Fashion for their summer issue where she wears a crown of thorns, draped in a white plunging robe, and has her arms are stretched out in a crucifix-like position, obviously depicting Jesus …