"Prowess and Pearls" by Michell Pulliam

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Mastering YOU Monday...lessons I've learned

lessons learned using Godly wisdom throughout my marriage

As some of you may know, my husband and I just celebrated our 25^th wedding anniversary! If you asked me 25 years ago where I would be today…I couldn’t promise you I’d be here. Why? Because our marriage was definitely NOT the conventional one!

You see, I met my husband on Oct 14, 1988, the first month really didn’t count(because, as he puts it, I detested him), lol. However, I have a different opinion!

Mastering YOU Monday...why should He stick around

You can find me reading a self-help book every now and then(especially if it’s a “free” Kindle download). The problem is…I never seem to finish them! That could mean one of two things…either I’ve mastered the topic at hand OR I’ve given up hope that I’ll ever be cured of whatever my “work in progress” might be. I’d say it was the former…but more than likely it’s the latter! :-)

Mastering YOU Monday...who's lovin' you?

In our quest to mastering ourselves and mastering life, we must learn to master our relationships with others!

I have come to the conclusion that issues women have with other women and people in general for that matter, can be solved immediately. How you ask? By following these two commandments…first: love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind and soul, second: love your neighbors as yourself. Easy peasy right…hah, if only it could be! We sometimes trip over that last one. Why? Because many of us do just that…we love our neighbors just as we love ourselves…we DON’T! We treat others just like we treat ourselves…we beat each other up with our mouths(like we do ourselves),

"Michell's Weekly Pearl"...(Not Sure What to Say)

an advice column question about comforting a friend

As always, I thank you for joining me for another edition of "Michell's Weekly Pearl", where I seek to use Godly wisdom to offer encouragement. If this is your first time visiting, let me tell you a little about my advice series. This is where you can ask me anything on marriage, women's issues, family matters, relationships, parenting, homemaking, or life in general. If you want an honest, biblically based, to the point answer; email me your questions via prowessandpearls@gmail.com (please put "MWP" in the subject area). I'll post your question, along with my answer, anonymously. Easy as that! I'll also delete your email once I've transferred your question. To read all the questions and answers in this series, you can do so (HERE).

Keep sending in those questions!!! In the meantime, read on to see what "Not Sure What to Say" asked...

"Michell's Weekly Pearl"...(Unwanted Advice)

an advice column and a question about overbearing people

Hope you all have had a wonderful week so far! I thank you for joining me for another edition of "Michell's Weekly Pearl", where I seek to use Godly wisdom to offer encouragement. If this is your first time visiting, let me tell you a little about my advice series. This is where you can ask me anything on marriage, women's issues, family matters, relationships, parenting, homemaking, or life in general. If you want an honest, biblically based, to the point answer; email me your questions via pr owessandpearls@gmail.com (please put "MWP" in the subject area). I'll post your question, along with my answer, anonymously. Easy as that! I'll also delete your email once I've transferred your question. To read all the questions and answers in this series, you can do so (HERE).

Keep sending in those questions!!! In the meantime, read on to see what "Unwanted Advice" asked...

"Michell's Weekly Pearl"...(Not So Sure Anymore)

an advice column/ question about being ashamed

Hi everyone! Thanks for joining me for another edition of "Michell's Weekly Pearl", where I seek to use Godly wisdom to offer encouragement. If this is your first time visiting, let me tell you a little about my series. This is where you can ask me anything on marriage, women's issues, family matters, relationships, parenting, homemaking, or life in general. If you want an honest, biblically based, to the point answer; email me your questions via pr owessandpearls@gmail.com (please put "MWP" in the subject area). I'll post your question, along with my answer, anonymously. Easy as that! I'll also delete your email once I've transferred your question.To read all the questions and answers in this series, you can do so (HERE).

Keep sending those questions in!!! In the meantime, read on to see what "Not So Sure Anymore" asked...

"Michell's Weekly Pearl"...(What Should I Do)

an advice column and a question about being unequally yoked

Hi everyone! Welcome to another edition of "Michell's Weekly Pearl", where I seek Godly wisdom to offer encouragement. If this is your first time visiting, let me tell you a little about my advice series. This is where you can ask me anything(within reason) on marriage, women's issues, family matters, relationships, parenting, homemaking, or life in general. If you want an honest, biblically based, to the point answer; email me your questions via pr owessandpearls@gmail.com (please put "MWP" in the subject area). I'll post your question, along with my answer, anonymously. Easy as that! To read more post in this series, you can do so (HERE).

Keep sending those questions in ladies!!! In the meantime, read on to see what "What Should I Do" asked...

"Michell's Weekly Pearl"...(Uncertain)

an advice column question about infidelity in marriage

Praying that you all have a happy and safe Memorial Day!

Here's what "Uncertain" asked...

"Michell's Weekly Pearl"...(Feeling Used)

an advice column and a question about being used

Woohooo!! Hope this blog post finds you all doing PEARLTASTIC!! Can you tell I’m excited…well I AM! Today we kick off our new series, “Michell’s Weekly Pearl”, where you can ask me ANYTHING(within reason that is)!:-) If you’ve got a question on relationships, family matters, women’s issues, parenting, marriage, homemaking, or anything in general, and you want an honest, biblical, to the point answer…email me! Here’s how it works! You email me your questions via my email address prowessandpearls@gmail.com (please put in the subject box "MWP") and I’ll post them(along with an answer), on my blog anonymously!

Our first question comes from “Feeling Used". Here’s what she asked…

Michell's Marriage Musings...

Hey ladies! Today my husband and I celebrate our 24th wedding anniversary…YAY to US! To celebrate this occasion, I’ve compiled a list of 24 practical points of wisdom that if you’re married or thinking about one day becoming…you may want to read. In my 24 years of marriage, these are principles I learned along the way either personally, from observing other marriages or from the Holy Spirit. Most are serious, some are humorous...but more than anything, they have helped build our marriage. Enjoy!

Win the battle over your insecurities NOW, the longer you wait the harder it will be.

A.t.t.i.t.u.d.e. is EVERYTHING...

I've been on this earth 44 years and one thing I know to be true - as women, we are very influential beings. Because of this, we can’t ever make the mistake of taking our positions for granted. You should never expect that love and satisfaction comes because you are a “wife” or “soon to be” wife. NOPE, sorry ladies…everything we have, we have to work at and it will ALWAYS be a work in progress!

NEVER count on the fact that a man will love and cherish you because it’s his “duty”.

As you read this, please don’t go on the defense. Remember, this devotional is about “US” being honest about the things “WE’’ as women do and say. Think about it…do we REALLY have a right to expect our men (or anyone else for that fact), to even like us, when so many times we can be so unattractive (I don’t mean in how we LOOK, but how we ACT)? Unfortunately at times, if we act too ugly, we begin to look the part. We have to earn, and yes I said EARN, every smile, every kind word and every sweet expression. No one is EVER obligated to take our “junk”! We should always pray that we can always remind them of that “THING” that first attracted our mates to us. Remember, the sweeter we are to them, the more they love us! Don’t lie, the more they love us…the more we love ourselves. If you ever want to capture (win) your husband’s heart, you must become and remain loveable! You may not be married now, but if you're planning to be... there's no time like the present to get ready! I’m speaking to my single girlfriends as well, because this principle works for ALL relationships. You may be saying to yourself, "yes, but I don’t want to be fake”. Who said you have to be fake, but you should be Christlike! There’s no getting around it ladies; in order for us to go to the next level, we must be willing to take the steps to get us there! Recapture your inner beauty GIRLFRIENDS…you’ll feel so much better about yourself!!
Proverbs 11:22

Linking up today with the lovely Joi over at Rx Fitness Lady

Having a blast serving Him !

Xoxoxo

Michell

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