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Three Things You Can Do When She Tells You She Is Leaving You!

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The following you are about to read, should not be taken as relationship advice; it is mainly for entertainment purposes (IE: Me making light of past experience. Although I wish I could have shared this advice in all seriousness to the young man who was obviously stressed ( him not knowing it was a blessing and ticket to being free from a woman who was possibly seeking her independence), it was an event he must learn from to appreciate the experience. Take the Red Pill!

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Honesty- The best policy or best cliche?

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Whoever said that honesty was the best policy, probably never slept on the couch or had to make their dam lunch or dinner for themselves. There are many things I have learned about honesty, and one being, honesty comes with consequences and many of which are not so pleasant, especially as it relates to marriage and relationships.

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For Nothing, Be Anxious!

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Sometimes we are anxious over events, a series of things that has yet to happen, and they may never happen! But, these events will play out in our mind, day and night. We prepare for consequences, bad and tragic news and none of it has yet to happen and it may never happen. But we seem to keep telling ourselves…it hasn’t happened yet!” Wow…what torment we bring on ourselves.

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Dead Plants

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Watering those beautiful plants can be a challenge when you’re gone for the weekend or even longer and I would hate to see all of that hard work and attention wither up and die when my plants aren’t watered. Some plants can be a bit annoying in that; they take away from the space they occupy instead accentuate it. This is why having the right plant is essential, but nothing is more annoying than having a plant that will not respond to the care and attention that you give it.

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In What Time I am Afraid

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While it is possible to consider Jesus Christ being afraid of His impending journey to the cross, before His crucifixion, He did ask the Father…” If it is possible, let this cup pass from me”. I make this point for those who say they have no fear of anything. When fear does present itself, there are two options…fight or flight. Stand your ground, face it, confront it or…” exit stage left!”

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Premarital Cancelling

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Everything good or not so good about the relationship will either strengthen or weaken the bond you should already have after being together for some time. Special moments, those intimate conversations and resolving those problematic issues are some of the things that make, healthy relationships.

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Wait on the Lord

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How do you wait? Do you sit there idle until someone knocks at the door, or until that letter shows up in the mailbox? Some people very well know, they prefer neither because of who it might be. Fear is a real thing in the life of the believer. Although the scripture has constant reminders of “Fear Not”…

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Church – Place of Worship or Institution?

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While I believe there should be order in the place where the people of God assemble, the modern church seems to more of a place where the congregants have been institutionalized and trained to the point, they are dependent of leadership for all they need to appear godly.

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