2016-08-14 06:18
Donnie McClurkin and Nicole C. Mullen
Finally, Gospel singer Donnie McClurkin is getting married. This was revealed on TBN’s “Praise the Lord” show Thursday (August 11) n… Read More
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2016-08-14 06:11
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Marriage is a beautiful thing and perhaps good enough to aspire to if things are done the way God intend for it to be (a mutually sacrificial selfless show… Read More
2016-08-13 07:56
Growing up in an environment with your peers where you rarely differentiate gender seem interesting and memorable. Most times, the time spent together with your peers in your neighbourhood b… Read More
2016-08-13 07:16
in5d.com
I often hear people talk at length about the things they wish they could do, and they can't wait for the right factors to fall into place. Sometimes, we want to improve our lives… Read More
2016-08-08 07:12
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Toddlers can be a handful sometimes; mine is a very active one. While Disney channel may help keep her calm for a little bit, her playfulness and short attenti… Read More
2016-08-04 14:02
If you have ever felt like you are not good enough for anyone, this article is for you.
These days, it appears finding love is like trying to find a yacht at an airport, or trying t… Read More
2016-08-04 12:28
theodysseyonline.com
Recycling is in the in-thing. Everyone wants to go green for one simple reason - we are all afraid of the possible negative consequences that could emerge if we don't… Read More
2016-08-04 06:02
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Time was fast passing, Tayo thought. She reminded herself that
she would be 35 by her next birthday. Perhaps she was too choosy she thought. She
decided there was… Read More
2016-08-03 12:33
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The black Friday is notorious for its crazy sales and long queues at shopping malls. I try to avoid the malls during such days, it doesn’t make much se… Read More
2016-08-03 12:33
A relationship’s success
is built on regular communication with each other. What makes your relationship
unique is being able to talk about anything with your partner. When you tell
ea… Read More
2016-08-01 05:19
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The human race, just like technology, is progressing. We seem to have successfully transcended from the stage of barbarianism and savagery to a time where we se… Read More
2016-07-31 16:21
As a christian, it is always reassuring to have the reassurance that whatever step you are about to take is backed by God especially when it comes to the issue of marriage. It is understanda… Read More
2016-07-27 21:30
Couples do pray for success in life and marriage. However some people do not know that with success comes more issues or things to be aware of.
I once knew a married man who didn't have m… Read More
2016-07-27 18:13
Life is full of drama, and dramatic people are hardly ever in short supply. At first they seem like a lot of fun; but after a while, keeping up with them becomes a lot of work, and the drama… Read More
2016-07-27 05:40
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If there
were no mysteries to life and we could sleep today knowing exactly what tomorrow
holds, we would feel no need for God. There would be absolu… Read More
2016-07-27 04:47
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One of the hardest things to do is taking responsibility for one's action(s). The world will be a better place if we shine the light upon ourselves and we accep… Read More
2016-07-26 08:16
Christian evangelist, author, Tim Lahaye has dies at the age of 90. He had a severe stroke and passed on at a hospital in San Diego.
He is best known for the Left Behind series of apocalypt… Read More
2016-07-25 13:08
lifehack.com
If there is one thing that confuses many young people today when it comes to relationships, it's the issue of trying to figure out who the right person to marry is. Men are jus… Read More
2016-07-25 11:17
Men had been known
to be bread winners from the 20s through to the 70s while women were left at home
as housewives who took care of the children. But today we have female bread
winners and i… Read More
2016-07-24 10:35
You've probably heard it many times that you attract everything that is in your life. You attract bad or good luck with whatever is inside you. You attract good or bad men with the kind of… Read More
2016-07-24 09:51
lifehack.com
If there is one thing that confuses many young people today when it comes to relationships, it's the issue of trying to figure out who the right person to marry is. Men are j… Read More
2016-07-24 04:55
My mum had a dream that all the children she gave birth to
would attend certain schools based on the standards those schools had and we
all did. Everyone that knows me knows that I have four… Read More
2016-07-21 05:22
2016-07-20 11:08
2016-07-20 11:00
Have you ever wondered why people stay in bad relationships? I have, many times. Seeing people in certain situations can be mind boggling. Many times we find that we can’t wrap our he… Read More
2016-07-18 09:16
2016-07-17 14:28
I'd like to think everyone is seeking a partner they can spend forever with. No matter how nonchalant we may feel about serious relationships, there is a part of us deep down that yearns for… Read More
2016-07-13 21:05
We've all heard or said the saying "no one is perfect" at some point in our lives. We've seen the cracks in many relationships, and the holes in many more. We have seen relationships fall ap… Read More
2016-07-11 05:48
We grow up learning that some things we were taught were
absolutely unnecessary while some others shape our lives positively. Why should
we have to go through the rigors of understanding mat… Read More
2016-07-09 11:48
Children are wonderful creatures and whoever has them in his quiver is blessed because children are from God and God loves children. The moment these children are brought into the world, the… Read More
2016-07-07 20:04
Have you ever been in a friendship where everything started off great but sort of waned with time? I bet you have. Really, who hasn't? I bet you've been there with relationships too ir… Read More
2016-07-05 07:08
It seems like a normal social conditioning that men should always pick up the tab in a relationship. I grew up with this conditioning but recently, I have found myself questioning the ground… Read More
2016-07-05 07:07
As you grew within me, I felt more pressure to love your sister more so as to make up for whatever attention she might not get once you arrive. One thing I was most scared of was how to shar… Read More
2016-06-29 10:12
How would you like to evaluate your marriage?
There is this Focus on Marriage assessment from Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley of the "Focus on the Family" organisation. They have created… Read More
2016-06-29 09:44
Stories abound about women moving into their fiances' homes on the premise that the men asked them to. When the women move in, they do practically everything for the men - wash his clothes… Read More
2016-06-29 09:33
liketreesplanted.com
This is the best advice I can give you because it is the best advice anyone has ever given me. Have you ever heard the saying "the best way to kill an idea is to disc… Read More
2016-06-29 09:32
I have noticed many women accept marriage proposals for one disturbing reason. No, it's not because they view marriage as an achievement that makes them worthy of celebration by society's st… Read More
2016-06-20 13:34
The popular saying
that "some mothers do have them" is a realistic phrase in issues of
life. A mother's love cannot be quantified or replaced with another but when
this love is the only air… Read More
2016-06-20 11:57
It appears the issue of equality in marriage will forever be an issue of contention between men and women. How can women be speaking of equality in marriage when men are clearly stated in th… Read More
2016-06-16 22:22
Last year, my husband and I were leaving one morning for a three-day vacation. That morning, our car battery went dead and my husband jumped started the car using our neighbour's battery.&nb&hell…Read More
2016-06-16 22:18
"Whatever you believe in, works for you; be it positive or negative". A lot people in Africa live their lives based on prophetic utterances; while it works for some, it does not for others… Read More
2016-06-15 14:39
odysseyonline.com
I have often heard people second-guess themselves when it comes to love. Descriptions like "too good to be true", "Probably won't work out", "I don't think I deserve him… Read More
2016-06-13 14:28
If you've been following the international news scene, then you are aware of the rape case of Stanford University student Brock Turner who was sentenced to six months in jail for sexually as… Read More
2016-06-08 14:22
I bought a new book a few weeks ago titled "Everyday deserves a chance" by Max Lucado. I've always been a big fan of Max's books because he seems to know exactly how to capture the essence o… Read More
2016-06-07 13:47
If you've always been that chic who's in the friend zone with no hopes of getting out of it, this post is for you. I can only imagine the frustration you feel when you start to like a guy, a… Read More
2016-05-31 12:21
Marriage.... Who is ever truly ready for it? Many people try to make it seem as though they are but the truth is if you have never been in it, you cannot be prepared for the emotional and… Read More
2016-05-25 12:20
herfancyside.com
The most common complaint I have heard from people in long term relationships and marriage is that they have been taken for granted by their partners. Why do people take… Read More
2016-05-23 14:35
career-intelligence.com
Workplace politics can be really daunting especially when you are the new kid on the block, and you are unaware of the political dynamics and mind games of the wor… Read More
2016-05-18 11:22
I have been getting this question a lot from people who have been in relationships for a considerable amount of time, and are unsure if the relationship has run its course, or if it has simp… Read More
2016-05-16 13:40
Friends are important in our lives. Whether we like to admit it or not, we all have those days when we really want our friends around , even if we are simply sitting on the couch staring at… Read More
2016-05-15 06:52
wisegeek.org
Ever since I read about the death of late Mrs Shonde whose husband absconded after pummeling her to death and locking her children in the house with her corpse, I have been t… Read More
2016-05-09 16:20
smallbizhrblog.com
Many good guys can't help by lament at their inability to snag the girl of their dreams. I suppose the phrase "good girls like bad boys"was born from this frustration… Read More
2016-05-09 09:25
Firstly, lets get the definition of a baby mama. Merriam-Webster's dictionary says
A baby mama is "the mother of a man's biological child; especially one who is not married to or in… Read More
2016-05-08 10:50
To all the Mothers, we say Happy Mothers Day.
We allow this clip to say it all
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2016-05-08 10:45
Lekan and Ronke Shonde
There was a recent story published about an unfortunate incident where a man allegedly killed his wife during a quarrel. This happened in Lagos.
As the… Read More
2016-05-07 14:08
Most of the time, when we talk about insecurities, we refer to women. However, the truth is that many men suffer from various insecurities, though they express them differently from women. T… Read More
2016-05-07 14:05
Over the weekend, someone reached out to me with the question "how do you get over a boyfriend who suddenly gets married to someone else?"
I thought it funny that someone would ask me… Read More
2016-05-07 14:05
I understand this is a very controversial subject to discuss. The opinions on the subject are often at loggerheads, and I have seen hot steaming debates stem from this issue. It is a bi… Read More
2016-05-07 14:01
homefirstcertified.com
If you get exasperated everytime a guy you have just met says "when are you coming to my house?" as the invitation to a first date, then this post is for you. If you… Read More
2016-05-07 14:01
divorcedgirlssmiling.com
It's a dilemma many women face especially when they realize it too late. Many times relationships start off great. The first date, the first kiss, and everything el… Read More
2016-05-07 14:00
listdose.com
Have you ever considered dating a co-worker? Or are you considering doing it but not really sure if you should defecate where you work? Well, this post is for you!
Datin… Read More
2016-05-07 13:59
People say there are no rules regarding relationships, hence couples are free to decide what they want in their relationship and how they want their interactions to play out. While that is a… Read More
2016-04-14 09:56
I have heard many long distance relationship testimonies, and I have also heard many heartbreaking stories about long distance. Even I have a few of my own to share, but that's for another… Read More
2016-04-11 15:18
theprofessionalwingman.com
I have always been of the opinion that the first date is the most important date you'll ever have with anyone. It can be a deal-breaker, or a bridge-builder. Bu… Read More
2016-03-27 11:35
It’s a norm we
are all becoming used to… the fact that after a while the spark dies out in
many marriages, and some people begin to devalue their spouses. It is fast
becoming a… Read More
2016-03-27 11:33
HIV is not a death sentence… only when it
is properly dealt with. It is alarmingly that there are many HIV positive
individuals living with their spouses, yet their spouses are unawar… Read More
2016-03-23 07:54
This is what a guy wrote to a Systems Analyst -
(Marriage Software Division);
Dear Systems Analyst,
I am desperate for some help! I recently upgraded my program from Girlfriend 7.0 to Wif… Read More
2016-03-21 20:38
life1025.com
Many parents are unaware of it, but the way they address their children’s confidence levels plays a big role in how the children perceive themselves. Ideally, I&rsquo&hell…Read More
2016-03-17 21:02
A friend recently asked me if faith is a necessary aspect of life. “Yes of course!” was my response. She then asked how it is that so many people have faith yet continue to life… Read More
2016-03-14 22:34
It is just human nature to mistreat other people once we believe we have reached a height they cannot attain. Sometimes our ill treatment of them is subtle; other times, we make it clear thr… Read More
2016-03-11 11:40
thedoctorscoach.co.uk
Striking the work-life balance is probably the most hectic thing anyone has to do, even though we don’t realize it. Many people find themselves spending more… Read More
2016-03-10 20:58
worshippingchristian.org
Have you ever been in a situation where you expect God to come through for you in a 'timely' manner, yet he doesn't? Have you been stuck in a rut… Read More
2016-03-10 20:56
I think one of the most difficult things to do in life is to forgive someone who has hurt you deeply. I used to think I was a very forgiving person, but recent happenings have proven me wron… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
May the joy of His birth bring forth new blessings to your household, Amen.
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2006-06-07 11:16
Some people believe that it is impossible to rape your wife or your husband and that according to the Bible in 1 Corinthians 7:3-5
"The wife does not have authority over her own body… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The first impression is a trap many people unknowingly walk into, and can't get out of. The first impression like many people say is either a deal breaker or a deal maker. It can set the cou… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
There is no doubt that many young individuals go through an identity crisis at some point. It is very common among teenage girls to be caught up in the desire to be stick thin. For some reas… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
"I remember back in the day when I was on top of the world..." these are very famous words by people who believe their lives have taken a turn for bad or worse. They often reminesce about th… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
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2006-06-07 11:16
"God never fails" That is an absolute fact. Sometimes, I wonder why. Is it because He is God of ALL? Which again is an absolute fact, A God that can do ALL things? Again an absolute fact… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
"Money is not everything". I smile everytime I hear that statement, not because I don't angry but because of the psychological 'program' attached to that statement when most people say...
Vi… Read More
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