Purposed, living and loving to give
In less than a week, I will be 33 years old. I don't feel any more older, but I feel more refined and purposed. As many believers may know, Jesus…
3 all too common ways singles settle in dating
I listen to content about relationship advice and a lot of the problems that come up in the questions have a lot to do with one’s self esteem, boundaries, and…
Forgiveness at the crossroads of faith and justice
Photo source: CNN What we have witness this week in America is another example of the intersection of Black existence and Christian values. It is very difficult to live saved…
In 2019 does it really matter how you meet your spouse?
One topic that often gets debated in the singles/dating/marriage discussions is how one meets their spouse and if that how is "appropriate" based on Biblical and societal standards. While some…
You can’t view your future through your negative past
I spend a good chunk of my workdays listening to commentary online through YouTube videos or podcasts. What I see often unfortunately is that there is a lot of negativity…
3 things my unemployment showed me about waiting for marriage
It’s been over 7 months since I’ve had traditional full-time employment. I had experienced a number of emotions during this time since my initial layoff, seeking employment, going on interviews,…
How much of a helpmeet should you be before you get married?
Twenty years ago I was in summer camp singing and dancing to the R&B hits of the time. TLC’s classic “No Scrubs” was new on the radio as well as…
Your date may be colorist if…
It's been a while since I've blogged specifically on the topic of colorism (prejudice against dark skinned people within one's community). This issue has been center of many discussions within…
Juneteenth spotlight: Vivian’s Door makes room for Black entrepreneurs
(Photos provided by JaVaughnae Malone) In honor of the Black History holiday of Juneteenth, I wanted to share one of the many movements for the culture by the culture. JaVaughnae…
