Relationships

Can you love authentically if you were raised to be toxic?

Yes, but you must fight for it.

Marriage and Relationships 101: Pray it, Don’t say it

Every time we are complaining about our partners, we are speaking death to our relationships. We have the power to bring life to our relationships with our tongues instead. We can do this through prayer and by speaking direct words of affirmation over our significant others.

10 Reasons I’m Glad I was a Virgin When I Married

One man shares why he’s happy he maintained abstinence until marriage in hopes encouraging young people to think carefully about sex and inspire those remaining abstinent until marriage.

The Marriage Mindset

or over two decades, people have been attempting to redefine marriage. And as commendable as pledging a lifelong commitment is, there is no difference between that and how God intended for us to approach our marriages.

Big, Bold, & Beautiful: An Interview with Kierra Sheard-Kelly

UrbanFaith sat down with Gospel artist, entrepreneur, and now author Kierra Sheard Kelly about the release of her first book: Big, Bold, and Beautiful: Owning the Woman God Made You to Be which shares experiences, wisdom, and encouragement to walk in freedom through faith

Hey Mama, you don’t have to be Supermom

“I was that girl who always felt like she needed to be superwoman. I thought that I needed to do it all, be it all, and do everything perfectly. I know I’m not the only one who has ever felt this way.”

Honoring Our Heavenly And Earthly Fathers on Father’s Day

Why is it that we may struggle so much to honor fathers? The answers are unclear and varied. But if we start with figuring out how to honor God as our heavenly Father, it may help us get better at honoring our earthly fathers.

A Mom Trusting God in The Unknown

I want to wish you a Happy Mother’s Day! You are strong, resilient, appreciated and loved. I want to encourage you all to not lose hope. Keep praying, seeking, and trusting God even in the unknown. He has proven himself faithful and will continue to be faithful for generations to come!

What do Black Men Really Want in their Love Lives and Marriages?

The image of Black men in the US is distorted by the media and selective academic studies, says a scholar who has studied Black men’s romantic lives. ‘Black love matters’ is his counter to that image.

The Marriage Mentality

Last summer, Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett Smith openly shared how they began to redefine their union during rough patches. However, does a “life partnership” transcend God’s plan for marriage?

Good Tree, Bad Tree: Tips on Evaluating Relationships

Do you know what kind of fruit your current dating relationship is producing?

Dating over Zoom? Don’t be surprised if those online sparks fizzle in person

It doesn’t matter how smooth your conversations have been. Absent the touch, taste and smell of a potential partner, you’re essentially flying blind.

3 Things to Consider When Dating a Divorced Christian

As we date those who have been previously married, ask questions to learn where they stand with Christ and in their previous marriages. Then, seek the Lord to determine if you would be permitted and willing to stand with them in holy matrimony—until death.

A 4-step maintenance plan to help keep your relationship going strong

After the intensity of early courtship, even a healthy, happy relationship can feel lackluster. Psychology researchers have ideas for what can help you perk up your relationship rather than give up.

5 powerful secrets to finding Mr. or Mrs. Right as a Young, Christian Single

Let’s face it. Being single and Christian is hard. It’s even harder to find that person you want to spend the rest of your life with. There are so many factors to consider: age, personality, looks, and spirituality. It can all become a blur. Here are five powerful secrets.