A solid marriage does not happen randomly like the big bang theory of evolution. Like any other relationships including the relationship we have in God through Christ Jesus, a solid marriage is an active intentional work of faith in the lives of two different people to become one.
Faith Journey from Seeds to Fruits Seeds: My knowledge of God began In kindergarten class on a stormy thunderous dark afternoon, I heard about God and Jesus on the cross. Seedling: My belief in God began In elementary school, I attended many Catholic traditions such as Sunday Mass, confessions, memorized prayers, and many others. Tree: […]
Marriage is the earth’s way of understanding the kind of relationship God wants with us. I fully understood this when I started to work on my marriage and experienced what it meant when two people became one. A revelation that only came to me when I applied what I learned from OSL discipleship training program. […]
I entered marriage filled with wounds in my soul or I would call it “baggage.” Some wounds came from my ancestors. Some wounds came from my own mistakes and sins. Thankfully, I no longer walk in guilt and shame after I received forgiveness from Jesus. Even after I received Jesus as my Savior and Lord, […]
I firmly believe the heavens opened for my life when I decided to pursue marriage so that I can honor God. It weighed more heavily in my heart to have a right standing with God. Even without a wedding feast, I got married. Initially, I didn’t fully understand that marriage is a covenant. I was […]
Mama Mary heard and Obeyed. She had an angel appear to her. “Then Mary said, “Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her. Luke 1:38 NKJV How about us who did not have this encounter? Did you know that we can hear […]
This month is my anniversary month. I am still struggling to become one with my husband but making great strides as I continue to overcome pride and unforgiveness (what I call my Jezebel spirit). Understanding in depth the meaning of grace, I saw the grace that God has placed in my husband to lead our […]
As a mother, I realized the importance of having a vision for my children. My mother had a vision for her children and her vision spoke in the end despite against all odds. This book tells her story. I vividly remember that day she was sitting on the wheelchair while I was preparing her for […]
Growing up being teased called ugly, I avoided drawing attention to myself. I remember a painful memory as a preteen when I heard a comment that I looked nice wearing an Arabian outfit to represent the Middle East culture at our school international themed carnival. I began to cry because my outfit showed my eyes […]
Growing up in a catholic school, I learned about God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit as well as Mother Mary and the Saints, especially Santo Nino. I learned about being generous, compassionate and selfless in the company of the Franciscan Sisters during my preteen years. However, I did not have a personal […]