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Sometimes, we may have struggles and suffer setbacks that leave us discouraged—discouraged to the point where we feel like giving up. Everyday life will come with additional challenges that will intensify the feeling. Financial struggles, relationship pain, spiritual upset, and psychological trauma can have us on an emotional roller coaster. The pain and disappointments can be so great that, from day to day, you may struggle to get out of bed. God forbid those things you’re f

Belief was the entire system my spirituality was built on. If I didn’t see it, I still believed it. No matter how difficult life became, as long as I had faith the size of a mustard seed, I believed I was still winning.

It’s okay if you fall — just don’t lie there.

As women, we do so much and juggle so many things in our day-to-day lives. We are mothers, wives, entrepreneurs, students, and much more. From the time your feet hit the floor, you’re nurturing, protecting, providing, studying, and working until complete exhaustion. Hard work is nothing from normal. While having those responsibilities, we also have a responsibility to ourselves, our mental states, and our health. There must be a balance in the everyday routine. As focused as

In the society we live in today, many people feel an overwhelming pressure to fit in. No matter the age or circumstance, you’ll find individuals struggling to belong, to be accepted, or to make something work that was never meant for them.

One of the things that I could count on in my life was disappointment. The disappointment was consistent and faithful. It caused me pain and suffering that began to shape me emotionally. I went through a season of thinking I was undeserving and not good enough. I would compromise in relationships and suffer a lack of things that were important to me. I never expected to receive it. Deceiving myself by saying, "I didn't care." But that wasn't true. I did care. But why was I th

In our fast-paced, interconnected world, the pressure to say "yes" can often feel overwhelming. We may find ourselves stretched too thin—juggling work commitments, social obligations, and family responsibilities. The truth is, saying "no" and setting firm boundaries are essential for maintaining our mental and emotional well-being. In this article, we will explore the importance of establishing boundaries, the benefits of saying "no," and practical strategies to help you cult

Dear Mom,

In a conversation with my 12-year-old grandson, Laurence, I asked him, “What do you need from your mom?” Laurence replied, “She does so much for me, so the only thing I need is proper care.” I then asked him to explain what he meant by "proper care." Laurence said, “I need her to take care of me. To feed me, to give me a house to live in, and to love me.” I was impressed by his answers.  The word “proper,” by definition, means satisfactory or correct. What he is saying is tha

In the delicate dance of relationships, it's vital to acknowledge the profound impact that love—both its embrace and its absence—can have on both men and women. As a man reflecting on the intricate nuances of these connections, I find it's essential to speak directly to the women out there who have loved deeply, only to be met with misuse or disregard. You are not alone, and what you have experienced doesn't define you.

This one’s for the women who don’t get the recognition they deserve. The ones holding it down when no one notices. The women who aren’t flexing or chasing validation. The ones who are praying while everyone else is partying. The ones pouring from an empty cup, yet still showing up, grinding, believing, and being exactly who God made them to be. This is for the good women.

Men have to be careful when dealing with a woman expressing her needs. There are two very different types of reactions you may receive from her while she is expressing herself. One is the damsel in distress, and the other is a bear in a trap. You see, when she is most vulnerable and wants to be understood, you will see the damsel in distress. The damsel in distress doesn’t necessarily need to be rescued, but there are distress calls that need to be heard. These distress calls

I am a firm believer in shared finances within a committed partnership. My wife and I have been together for 13 years, three of which we have spent as a married couple. From the moment we moved in together and took our relationship to the next level, I suggested we open a joint bank account. My girlfriend at the time (now my wife) agreed, and thus began our journey towards shared financial responsibility.

Sound the alarm; there has been a security breach. A security breach, by definition, is an incident that results in unauthorized access. In other words, it’s a break-in. The Lovely Lady Magazine interviewed Anthony Jermaine Collins, also known as “The Bishop,” who spoke candidly about the alarming rise in divorce and separation rates in the church. Marriages are not bonded as they should be. The security of how relationships were intended to be has been compromised. Mankind h

How do you know when a man really cares for you? YOU KNOW, but sometimes you’re too afraid to move on from the ones who don’t. To answer one question, I always ask myself five questions to help me get to the answer I think makes sense. “How do you know when a man really cares for you?” is the question. But to answer that, I needed to ask myself:

I am a recent divorcee over 50, and I find that dating at this age is complicated. I hear many women complaining about dating, but men have complaints too. In society, there’s a rule that men can’t complain too much, or we’re considered soft. However, I’m going to express what a lot of men are thinking. Let me break down the costs associated with taking a woman on a date—costs that many women may not have considered.