LOVE SHOULD NEVER HURT

(The following statistics was taken from a local newspaper ad of the Killeen Daily Herald, digitally emailed on 10/19/18) In a survey, (collection details of which were not given) nearly 25% of women and 8% of men admitted to being sexually assaulted by a spouse  (current or ex) or  by their dating partner.  One inContinue reading “LOVE SHOULD NEVER HURT”

Time to Start Dating-Again……

It’s been exactly a year almost to the date in which my ex- boyfriend deceitfully ended our year and a half-long relationship.  After taking time to heal, I have given myself time to reflect, taken time to get to know myself better, worked on things I wanted to do and prepared for things I stillContinue reading “Time to Start Dating-Again……”

Butterflies are God’s Proof of Life’s Second Chance

When you have a low self-esteem, you believe that you are never enough.  You struggle with your identity, you just want to belong-be a part of something, even someone.  You long for someone’s affection, hell just a great friendship would be perfect, and you even pray for this–for YEARS. I had the pleasure of watching,Continue reading “Butterflies are God’s Proof of Life’s Second Chance”

How Sin is Separating me from God; Who am I? pt2

Unfortunately, part one is dated Sept. 2016.  I have been unable to share in almost a year.  You see, although I prayed and prayed daily to ensure I was making the right choice about my relationship, my sinful nature got in the way.  Surely I did not listen God; I thought, no I swore HeContinue reading “How Sin is Separating me from God; Who am I? pt2”

Good things come to those who wait

Did you know God is amazing!  He really does care for you and me!  I cannot be more excited about what is happening to me right now.  As you may recall, I had recently been in a poor relationship for 5 years which was obviously not going anywhere.  I started dating online-I hated that; however,Continue reading “Good things come to those who wait”

A lover, a friend, a partner

Well.  Have you ever prayed for someone or something and felt like you never received an answer?  Oh my goodness, I have!  I prayed for my ex-husband for years and years.  I prayed for my ex boyfriend for the years we were together.  Had I known then what I know now….. God had already answeredContinue reading “A lover, a friend, a partner”

Love, what is it and where does it come from

“To form a forever relationship, you will need a Love-centered marriage.  The love you have at the beginning with its intensely personal quality of belonging and possessing fluctuates because it is fed by feelings, and feelings change, especially if needs and desires are not being met.  But the God of Love has made his ownContinue reading “Love, what is it and where does it come from”

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