Marriage as Viewed by an 18 Year-old

by Alyssa Carmona

Ephesians 5:25 “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.”

Marriage is a relationship between two people that for a girl 18 years old means a great deal. Marriage is defined as the state of being united to a person of the opposite sex as husband or wife in a consensual and contractual relationship recognized by law.

It is a bond created and destined by God with the intent of bringing Him glory; it’s so deep, that I believe it can conquer the most intense of things that life throws at you. If of course, it is done right and you are truly committed!

The concept and purpose of marriage is misunderstood more and more and has become less and less meaningful in the day and age in which we live in. Our generation needs to be re-educated on the importance of the true meaning of love and marriage and we certainly need a lot more role models.

It is important for a young girl and woman alike to understand the true and deep meaning of marriage it. It is a special relationship that requires dedication in a world of divorce.

As women, we need to understand our roles. I feel that a wife is a strong person who should build up her husband and family with love and nurturing. I feel that marriages have to go back to the basics and be viewed as a true commitment, filled with patience, and honesty. Of course, there has to be attraction, but the fundamentals should be based on the long term.

A wife should be found by her husband and has to be ready to be pliable allowing God to move in that relationship so that she reflects what Proverbs 31:9-11 nicely says, “A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.”

While I am young and have lots to learn, I believe in marriage as God intended it to be and I hope that I may model and bring Him glory in His intention.

Life’s Highway

by Dawn Ferry

Have you ever opened a road map part of the way and then started following a road, not concerned with where it would lead because you were too busy driving and it seemed unnecessary to unfold the entire map at that very moment? Now imagine that road you’re driving down is what we call Life’s Highway and you are following the map as carefully as you can until you look up and realize the signs are not telling you what you thought you were reading on the map and the intersection you are approaching says, “No U-Turn.” It is at this point that you are forced to pull over and ask for help. Read more

7 Components of Fulfilling Relationships

by Karin Syren, Vision Coach

June is the time-honored month for weddings. Even though the focus of weddings has changed and evolved in recent years, 10.8% of the 2.4 million yearly U.S. weddings still take place in the traditional month of June. An average of $22,000 is spent on the customary American wedding by the first time bride, aged 25, and her first time groom, aged 27.5. Our typical young couple has an average engagement of 16 months and they will spend approximately 7-12 months of that time consumed with wedding plans. Read more

Pastor Riva Tims—Stronger, Wiser and Better

by Adriana Zamot

Riva Tims has been a pastor for more than ten years. She is a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, sister and friend. She is a much sought after speaker and has appeared on TBN and other national television programs. She carries beauty, a gentle spirit, and a passion for Jesus that is very palpable in her presence. She preaches a bold and life-changing message that brings healing and deliverance to men, women and children. She is a Godly role model to her children as well as those she ministers to. Read more

The Legacy That Matters Most

by Chere Williams

My grandmother, Eva was an exceptional Christian whose foundation was built on her knowledge and faith in Jesus Christ. When the Lord took her home on December 26, 2007 she didn’t leave me an account full of money, a car, or a home; she left me with a priceless gift, a spiritual legacy. I can recall her sitting at the kitchen table with a Bible, a notebook, and a cup of coffee intensely studying the word of God. Only after her death did I realize all those hours of bible study and notes were placed neatly in envelopes labeled with the book, chapter, and verse she was studying. When I found these envelopes I discovered a precious treasure that opened my eyes to my grandmother’s faith and love for God. Although no longer physically present, my grandmother continued to share her faith with me. Read more

God Blessed the Broken Road

Inspirational Ink: Insight for a Woman’s Life

by Tammi Ector Fisse

I’m a self-proclaimed girly girl. Though I wouldn’t call myself a shopaholic, I am a style on a shoestring clothes horse. Speaking of shoes, I once read this ‘quote’ from a princess: “My life was changed – all because of a shoe.” Cinderella must have been a girl after my own heart. I wonder if she had a glass handbag to match? All that said, even though diamonds are supposed to be a girl’s best friend, I’ve never given them much thought–until recently. Read more

When it Seems Like God is Delaying Your Dream

by Cindi McMenamin

Does it seem like God is taking a long time to accomplish a dream in your life? If so, you are not alone. Kristi felt that way, too. A 38-tyear-old mom living in Georgia, Kristi is waiting for what she hopes God will accomplish in her life. Read more

NO DEJES QUE EL DOLOR TE ACABE

Autor Brendaliz Avilés

¡Sí ¡ Yo sé que hay personas que nos descorazonan. Que con sus actitudes nos quebrantan el alma. Que por más oportunidades que les demos siempre terminan decepcionándonos y dejándonos caer al suelo.

Uno a veces quisiera arrancarse el alma, no sentir o poder pensar y razonar. Porque hay cosas que aunque no quisiéramos que nos duelan, ni nos asalten el pensamiento, arden y queman el corazón porque es humano y siente. Y uno trata de seguir soportando todo lo que venga, pero a veces como una bomba de tiempo, todo se acumula y queremos explotar de una vez y por todas. Sé la herida que causa saber que aquella persona en la que confiabas no supo valorar todo lo le ofreciste. Read more

Do I HAVE to Exercise?

by Laurette Willis

That’s up to you. If you want to be what I call a “fit witness” for Christ, have a healthy body (“the temple of the Holy Spirit,” according to 1 Corinthians 6:19), full of energy and strength to do all the Lord is calling you to do, it is certainly advisable. Read more

Commitment

by Mia Green

This is the season when many individuals make the decision to tie the knot and forever commit themselves exclusively to one another before God and all of the “dearly beloved” that gather to witness the auspicious occasion. It’s the season of love and commitment, and I think that we should all join in on the fun! Whether you’re married, engaged, or single it doesn’t matter, let’s make the decision to “tie the knot” and forever commit (or re-commit) ourselves to our Lord and Savior. Read more

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