Mimi on the move by Ms.Crowned with Glory

By KEVIN EWING I am sure the above topic will capture the attention of many. Particularly those that just cannot make sense of the strange unexplained happenings they have been constantly experiencing in their relationship.  Witchcraft, Voodoo, Obeah, spells, curses, incantations and roots, are all modern day ingredients for manipulating relationships. Sad to say, folks who engage in such diabolical activity have absolutely no idea of the present and long term consequences that are associated with these evils.  Firstly, what is demonic manipulation? Demonic manipulation is where you have demonic forces heavily influencing your mind and spirit, to do things you would not ordinarily do. For the most part, these activities are initiated by someone casting spells or curses towards you or your relationship. Demonic manipulation can also be defined as the capturing of one's reasoning ability, forcing a victim to conform and subject themselves to the wishes and desires of

Being a single Christian in today’s world continues to be increasingly difficult. It hurts my heart every time I hear one of my single friends say, “I’m enjoying being single right now.” If we’re not careful, those words can be encrypted to mean “I’m enjoying my life of selfishness.” Part of the reason many people are choosing a life of singleness is because some singles ministries make being single fun and exciting. Commitment and intentional are inadvertently being discouraged by increased opportunities to go on group dates and see members of the opposite sex without pursuit. Another reason people are choosing a life of singleness is because of the difficulty, confusion and frustration that comes with dating. When I had dinner with a married girlfriend in her late 30s, she asked about my current, non-existent dating life. I filled her in on some recent, very confusing behavior from a guy friend that was leaving me wondering if he was interested. As I shared, she responded b

People are relational beings. We have friends here and there, we have family  members and relatives in a lot of places. We have our best friend, our close friend, our tight friend – you name it. We even have pets with whom we believe we have a relationship with. Some relationships can last long – yes it can last a lifetime. Still some relationships end up closing doors. This entry has been inspired by a very good friend of mine with whom I have gained wisdom with and have grown together in Christ with – to you I dedicate this entry. Closed doors will be closed doors but God is God This post is also inspired by my relationship with a very special person with whom I have learned with and gained wisdom in Christ with. Oftentimes we are faced with major decisions we have to make with the relationships we have in our lives. A  really close and tightly woven relationship can make things ultimately joyful or dreadfully devastating for us. Relationships in our lives make out

In thinking about my last relationship, there was nothing wrong with my ex as a person. In fact, the sudden ending to the relationship surprised many people. The public break-up was only a manifestation of a private process I had been experiencing for a couple of months. In 2008-2009, I was growing closer to God and thirsting for His word like never before. While my ex was a member at my church, he was not ready to make a full commitment to Christ. It would be unfair for me to expect or require something of someone who was not ready. I truly believe that each of us has our own stories and God deals with us differently. However, it was CLEAR that God was dealing with me THEN. I realized, I had never consulted God about the relationship; better late than never but still 2 years late. So in consulting God, I found that the relationship was NOT God ordained and that it had to be ended (this was not as easy for me to do as it is for you to read). To ordain is to enact or enable by law,

Dating: A Traditional African Man vs An African American Have you ever entered into a relationship with a black man that was not originally from the United States? We all would like to believe Q-tip’s classic line that states “black is black” but there are cultural differences that will pop-up when trying to maintain a relationship with a man orginally from Africa. We all know that Africa is a huge continent and cultures vary from country to country but here are some of the general differences that one will notice when dating a traditional African man: African men do not have the “gold-digger” issue.  They will generally be more generous up front because in many African countries the man is the bread winner so they are socialized to believe that it is their job to take care of the family. African American men are so scared of “gold-diggers” only there to get cash so they will be less generous in the beginning. We have to earn their affections and in many cases prove that we a

I have felt unworthy of love for a lot of my life. A common question that replayed in my head during my high school years was: “ Why would anyone be interested in me?”  My insecurity made me see problems where they didn’t exist, turning what could have been a successful relationship into a short-lived, dismal failure. Know the feeling? If so, here are 7 ways to let go of insecurity. 1. Stop thinking it is all about you. A self-centered worldview will have you chasing boogeymen where they don’t exist. If your partner doesn’t feel like going out, don’t assume it is because of you when they just as easily could have had a really bad day at work that drained their energy. Stop psycho-analyzing every word choice your partner makes and be more present in the moment so you can notice the message behind their tone, physical presence, and posture. Obsessing with hidden meanings is a sure-fire way to miss the point. Don’t berate your partner for being too quiet, or continuously ask, “ W

By  Karen Attiah   November 30 at 9:57 AM   Prince Harry and Meghan Markle pose for the media Monday on the grounds of London’s Kensington Palace. (Eddie Mulholland/Associated Press) Britain is going to have a black princess! Monday’s announcement that Prince Harry is engaged to American actress Meghan Markle, whose mother is black and whose father is white, sent a wave of euphoria through social media. Black women — including me; check my Twitter feed — were particularly thrilled. (Okay, so technically, it’s not yet known if Markle will be properly known as a  duchess , rather than a princess, but just let us live out our Disney dreams for once, all right?) Of course, there are royal families and princesses in Africa, so Markle will not be the only black royal in the world. But now, the British monarchy, the institution that embodies white privilege more powerfully than just about any other, will now include a mixed-race woman. In a world that paints women of color as romantica

NATASHA MILES   Raising tiny humans is a huge responsibility; dating a parent is, too. Natasha Miles offers a few key considerations before you date someone with children. Let’s face it, dating in today’s society is hard enough. You have to get past all the  narcissists , then come the energy vampires, and once you clear  them  you must weed out the liars and  cheaters . In the midst of the selection process, you just may find that one person who makes life  awesome .  But what if they have a child or multiple children? Today it’s not uncommon to see people who are in relationships with those who already have kids. If you find yourself facing this situation, how do you know you’re ready? How can you be  sure  you can deal with the requirements of this relationship? Here are a few things to think about that can help you decide if you are mature enough or ready to date someone with children. 1. Dating Someone with Kids Isn’t Impossible First thing you need to understan

Purpose of the Relationship The main difference between dating and courtship involves the goals to be reached by spending time with a potential marriage partner.  Men and women who choose to date often have no commitment to consider marrying the other person . Maturity and readiness for marriage are not considerations in the decision to date. Instead, couples usually date with the selfish goals of having fun and enjoying romantic attachments. In contrast,  courtship is undertaken only when both parties are prepared to make a commitment to marriage . Dating tries to answer the question,  How can I find the one who will make me happy?  Courtship strives to answer the question,  How can I honor God and discern His direction regarding my life partner? Accountability to Authorities In a dating relationship, there is little if any accountability for the couple and little or no interaction with family members. The dating couple is merely attracted to one another in some way and oft