Promote Women Within

I did a term paper, not a research paper, on “Why Americans have the highest divorce rate compared to other countries”. I chose two countries, Japan and India, and browsed a few others just to see if there was a parallel or contrast between them.  I know the term paper was on divorce; however, I got distracted while gathering information. It amazed me how the majority of foreign countries do not know the definition of the word “date”. In Japan, their definition of a date is all of the teenagers go out in supervised groups and enjoy each others’ company. The boys sit together and the girls sit together. What amazed me with this social event was the respect they have for each other. There was no animosity or jealousy among them; and for most of the group event, laughter prevailed. For the month of February, I would like to have a survey of my own on dating.  Each week I will ask a simple question. You will have a choice of four answers to choose from. P...

Go ahead and keep smoking! I’m not condoling it at all, nor am I going to provide information that is encouraging~ especially for young children who inhale the second hand smoke. Research has been proven that infants, toddlers and children who are exposed to second hand smoke develop numerous ear infections, pneumonia, and bronchitis that will eventually develop hearing loss as teenagers as well as brain damage. In addition you are causing your children to be at risk for cancer 100 times more than those who are not exposed to second hand smoke. ( http://www.entnet.org/content/secondhand-smoke-and-children ) My son had severe asthma and allergies growing up and it did not matter who the person was; husband, Mother, Father, Uncle etc. they did NOT smoke in my house, car, or in the vicinity of my child or my house. As a parent, you have control over your smoking enough to wait until you get to a place where you are not affecting anyone with the second hand smoke~ Better yet, ...

I know many of you are not familiar with the (1977-1987) sitcom, “The Love Boat”. (Smiling) Probably not! Well if any of you have cable and are at home, it comes on METV daily at 9:30 am.  The episode, I just watched, depicted how a divorced couple’s young son’s intentions were to re-unite his parents. Of course they were oblivious of each other being on the cruise; and when the two saw each other at the cocktail party, they were very cordial and even decided to enjoy each other’s company while they were on the cruise. They reminisced of their previous life, and even had a good laugh that it wasn’t a coincidence they were there ~ together. It was just a breath of fresh air (even though this was on TV) to see divorced couples being mature, cordial and even communicating as adults should do. They even laughed about how their son loves them both so much as to go behind the scenes to plan this cruise (in hopes); they would fall in love again and re-marry. After all ...

Brides, Brides, Brides! I used to work at David’s Bridal in 2004 for about 8 months and was able to experience the mentality of many of our young women. Your special day is important and the event is something you want to create memories to look back in history to cherish and share with your children and grandchildren. However, when it becomes an event full of conflict and chaos; changes need to be made! I do not own the rights to this image  You pick out the colors, you decide where the event will be, you pick out the flowers, you decide who will be in the wedding, and you decide who will attend. ‘WAIT A MINUTE”. I thought you were getting married. Too many women focus on the event more than the marriage. The event last a day and the marriage should last a lifetime. The planning should be done together.  I do not own the right to this image  Now the groom, by tradition, is not supposed to see the dress until the day of the wedding. In my opinion, if ...

Reel (v) -  means to behave in a violent disorderly manner I know what’s it’s like to live in a house with someone and still feel lonely. We continue to adjust our lives to show our love and keep the peace; yet they ignore it and continue controlling or overpowering us. Not realizing we are being what a true wife or husband should be and that’s being submissive (keeping confrontation and chaos out of the house); and being the help the other one needs. Being in a relationship is not about power, dominance or control. If you are doing these things (which many don’t realize until that person is gone) then STOP it. Ladies, I’m talking about many of you. Recently I have had conversations with women who feel they have a right to degrade their husbands, clean out the checking account, and refuse to do anything around the house etc (being vindictive). No one deserves that type of treatment, especially when they have done nothing but show you over and over they care – by thei...

All of those who are reading this prayer know pain, loss,  sickness, lack, hunger, or even loneliness. God has  healed us, seeks us daily, provided for us, fed us,  comforted us, and (unconditionally) loves us. Give God  the praise for Grace (undeserved favor) He deserves so  you can boast about Him to others~ and they too, will  become believers! Amen! And so it is!

It’s total chaos, detrimental to your health, and can be painful at times; yet you still do it anyway. We do it because it’s familiar~ not necessarily comfortable. We get out of our comfort zone; we become frustrated, angry (for no reason), argumentative, and resentful ~ even though it can be disastrous to our life. Abraham and Sarah were comfortable and familiar with their country, their family, and their home. As the scripture below says, it was to Abraham’s advantage to leave what was familiar and comfortable to him; and God will bless him with abundant increase and favor and make Abraham’s name famous. Now [in Haran] the Lord said to Abram, Go for yourself [for your own advantage] away from your country, from your relatives and your father’s house, to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you [with abundant increase of favors] and make your name famous   and   distinguished, and you will be a blessing [dispensin...