Making It Plain

There comes a time for everyone where the best idea is to share your life that you have framed, disciplined, and structured with someone else. The values, ethics, and morals you have studied and believe you have been steadfast, trusting that God is pleased and so will your intended. It is a personal conviction you have determined to maintain and know it will be reciprocated in the person you will either propose to or accept the proposal. There are just a few little matters that must be cleared up for the purpose of no misunderstandings later ( 1 Corinthians 14:33 AMP ). It’s those 3 pesky little questions that can assist in determining if the household will be in harmony or turmoil. Also, if you have ever read any of these entries, you will know that just like a job interview, questions and answers can be memorized. Therefore, it would behoove you to make sure you study the scriptures day and night for good success ( Joshua 1:8 KJV ). It is also the very reason it took this long to g...

There are some people you may consider to be absolutely wonderful. You have never seen him/her speaking a harsh word to anyone and has managed difficult situations masterfully. In school, he/she has prioritized to the point of you being envious with how well they have done throughout their academic career and as an adult, there has been no difference only more improvements. Everyone agrees, if you don't make this person your intended, you have lost the good sense God gave you. Have you met such people? When I was a child, the adults would tell me to watch out for those quiet ones. It was a warning I adhered to until I read in the scriptures to remain quiet shows wisdom ( Proverbs 17:27-28 AMP ). Are both pieces of advise good? Can people show good fruit because they have sown good seed? Why be apprehensive? See, if that question can be answered in part 2 of this dating inquiry:  2. You are so devoted and in love with your intended. This person is everything and more that you've...

The purpose of asking these questions during courtship is solidifying the decision whether to take the relationship to the next level. The interview process is non-committal and there should not be any emotions involved ( Proverbs 4:23 AMP ). The answers will give the other party time to reflect and the one answering the question may also do some self assessing. My son tells me that people are people. My answer, well of course they are. What else can they be? He was trying to make me not expect too much from people. They are who they are. I disagree because the parable of talents tell us otherwise. I can have expectations from those who are adults as opposed to those who are adolescents ( Hebrews 5:12-13 AMP ). God has expectations of those who are maintaining the faith, fighting the good fight, and speaking truth by giving Him the glory. If you expect to be His, then you should be doing the same. The Word tells us, if you are ashamed of Him while on the earth, He will be ashamed of y...

There have been challenges and life changing decisions that have affected many. Still, God is good and faithful to do as He has promised ( 1 Corinthians 1:9 AMP ). It's our task to be as He is - holy ( 1 Peter 1:16 AMP ). During a self appointed time for our own personal assessment, we can advise our brothers and sisters in Christ to not repeat the mistakes that we have done. It is inspiring and the reaction that causes these fingers to type. However, as of late, disappointment has tried to creep in and it doesn't motivate. We claim to know so much yet when put to the test, there are far too many failures to mention. Understand, no judgement. If anyone feels judged by reading this entry - it's because you have some cleaning up to do. Actually, we more than likely all do ( James 5:16 AMP ). The title of this entry would make an excellent book. The invitation is there if you desire to do it. Just remember to keep God involved. His Word must be incorporated in every crevic...

Resolutions are mentioned at the beginning of a New Year and followed through as much as apologies, consideration of others, and allowing someone to get in line before you throughout the year. It just doesn’t happen? How come?  You do realize this is a Christian blog and the reference of you means the church- right? There is no reason the secular community would have anything to do with the questions posed to you because their decision changes as the wind blows. But you…you were created with a sure foundation in mind ( 1 Timothy 2:19 AMP ). You were fed with the milk of the word so that when you were ready your teeth would be strong enough, your system would be able to endure, your muscles and legs are ample enough to bite into, digest, and walk in it by eating the meat of His Word. Are you ready or was it too hard to swallow? I mentioned before about being astonished with what women wear now a days. One of the entries is called, White Gloves and a Pocketbook. It was a style going...

The purpose for flipping the script is for self preservation or obtaining the benefit from the outcome. It is removing the usual response and saying something so off putting that it causes the hearer to digest the information differently. It isn't playing mind games; it is however, guarding your heart, keeping your confidence, and maintaining a decorum of respect...that would be depending on with whom you have yielded yourself to ( Matthew 22:37 AMP ). That brief introduction into this subject is about to break some archaic barriers that many generations of sermons would have believers accepting that the definition of humility is as being like door mats and allowing the enemy to have all sorts of fun at the expense of our dignity. In this entry you will see otherwise and what it has to do with dating for the purposes of marriage in our chosen Christian lifestyle. Warning, what you are about to read used to be a saying my mother used to tell me as a child in order to curtail my beha...

 First, there is a reason why God tells us that in all of our getting, get understanding ( Proverbs 4:7 AMP ). The most important thing to know that everything God tells us is for edification, exhortation, and comfort ( 1 Corinthians 14:3 AMP ). He told us He would never leave us comfortless . He is our provision, our refuge, our fortress, and shield . He has called us to peace. He tells us over and over again to fear not ( Isaiah 41:10 AMP ). He says to be anxious for nothing ( Philippians 4:6-7 AMP ). All of this is in everything as we continue our journey in whatever He has called us to do....this is included in business practices, social cues, and most assuredly in relationships. Keeping the aforementioned in mind, I heard a pastor of a well known church tell the congregation the definition of insanity. Having been a follower of this ministry for years, I was always eager to hear a fresh Word from God through him. He proceeded to give the definition as "continuing to do the sa...