Avoid This Pitfall Before You Say I Do
I was married for 8 years before I realized the tremendous mistake I made. Haphazardly, I discovered it one Sunday morning as I sat listening to a singles message by Andy Stanley. “Nobodies looking...
View Article4 Lessons Learned From Jesus and the Prostitute
As much as I hate to admit it, I’ve been judgmental. I have formed opinions about women based on their clothes, amount of skin revealed, number of tattoos, you name it; I’ve judged it. It sounds bad...
View ArticleHow Fathers Impact Gender Identity
This is for the female That seemed to have a little more male than fe When it came to the word she She had a just a little less of the “s” And a little more of the “h” and the “e” This is for the woman...
View ArticleSingle Daughters & Silent Fathers
Below you will find the books, blogs and references discussed in the interview. The Interview was inspired by the post Avoid This Pitfall Before You Say I Do. This post addressed the three truths...
View ArticleHow a Woman’s Clothing Impacts a Man
Skin tight skinnies, low neck lines, and shirts that rival lingerie entice us. We are lured into apparel stores like flies to raw meat by magazines that tout pencil thin cover models with seductive...
View ArticleHow a Woman’s Clothing Impacts a Man Part II
Every man in the room watched her walk past. She had legs that reached the ceiling, weave that touched the floor, heels about 3 ½ inches high, and a mini dress that hugged her frame like saran wrap....
View ArticleWhen Life is Difficult at Christmastime
No one wants to admit that sometimes Christmastime is neither merry nor bright. We rather dwell on scents of pine, twinkling lights, and winter wonderlands. I am no different. I grew up romanticizing...
View ArticleFor the Woman Who Longs To Be Cherished
By design we want the fairy tale. Flowers Adoration Chocolates Chivalry Gifts & Elaborate Pursuit If we know what we desire, why is it that so many women – married and single – do not receive it?...
View ArticleThe Truth About Self-Hatred
“I was teased growing up,” I began. “For three years, male and female tweens talked about the size of my nose, the color of my skin, my skinny legs, and non existent breast,” I continued. Initially,...
View ArticleDear Single Ladies, 3 Traits to Look For in a Man
“He wants to live together first,” she said to me with hopeful optimism for the future. She being my young 20 something co-worker who beamed when talking about her then boyfriend. ”NOOOOOOO, don’t...
View ArticleWhat Cosmo Won’t Tell You About Great Sex
As a culture we are fascinated by sex. And somewhere sitting on the top floor of a New York City skyscraper is a marketing executive that knows this about you and I. Which explains why every time we...
View ArticleDigging Deeper Episode 9: Dating & Daddyless Daughters Part I
Whether your daddy was in your life or not. He will play a role in your romantic relationships. On this episode of Digging Deeper Kia explores the topic of Dating and Daddyless Daughters. Join The...
View ArticleDating & Daddyless Daughters Live Stream Hangout
In this intimate live stream hangout with Tiffany Wilson of www.tiffytalks.com we talked about how fathers impact the decisions we make in our dating relationships. Don’t miss a post. Subscribe Below....
View ArticleRaising Kids Without Fathers
In this live stream hangout Kia Stephens of the Father Swap Blog will discuss Raising Kids Without Fathers with Lisa Appelo of www.lisaappelo.com . If you are a single mom or a daughter who was raised...
View ArticleFollowing God When It Doesn’t Make Sense
In this live stream hangout I discusses the difficult topic of “Following God When it Doesn’t Make Sense” with Maya Dawson. Maya candidly shares her tug of war with God after loosing her mother and...
View Article3 Reasons Women Can Embrace the “S” Word
“If he can lead me then lead me, but if he can’t . . . then I’ll walk all over him,” a popular music artist said in a radio interview. She said this to the applause of men and women in the room. Her...
View ArticleHow To Heal From Trauma
Whether you are in the midst of trying to resolve a conflict, forgive a loved one, cope with an unexpected life change, or just heal trauma can impact you without a moments notice. For this reason I...
View ArticleDating & the Daddyless Daughters Part III : How the Daddyless Daughter Views Sex
It is difficult to talk about the subject of absent dads and daughters without talking about sex. We are familiar with the data that states women without fathers are more susceptible to getting...
View Article3 Ways to Stop Dating Mr. Wrong
Although it is only once a year event Valentine’s Day has the potential to cast a dark shadow on our romantic relationships or lack thereof. This day tends to magnify the absence of a love interest in...
View Article3 Things To Remember When You Don’t Feel Loved on Valentine’s Day
No flowers No Chocolates No Man When our romanticized view of Valentine’s Day meets reality we may be tempted to treat this holiday as just another day. Whether married or single we may find...
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