How God helped Mary J. Blige to Overcome Alcoholism

Mary J. Blige recently opened up to a magazine, saying that the tragic death of Whitney Houston last year helped her face her demon of alcoholism. In an interview with Los Angeles Confidential, Blige, who calls herself a born-again Christian, discussed her decade-long battle with alcohol addiction, explaining that she started to focus on her relationship with God instead of alcohol. The 42-year-old entertainer admitted that her alcoholism got worse when she tried to cut back and only drink socially. “I chose to learn how to drink socially and it didn't work,” she said. “The test comes...

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MARRIAGE: 25 Characteristics of a Husband Who Truly Loves His Wife

1. Includes his wife in envisioning the future. 2. Accepts spiritual responsibility for his family. 3. Is willing to say "I'm sorry" and "Forgive me" to his family. 4. Discusses household responsibilities with his wife and makes sure they are fairly distributed. 5. Seeks consultation from his wife on all major financing decisions. 6. Follows through with commitments he has made to his wife. 7. Anticipates the different stages his children will pass through. 8. Anticipates the different stages his marriage will pass through. 9. Frequently tells his wife what he likes about her. 10. Provides...

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7 ways to be more like Jesus when using the Internet

I have been amazed at what people who love Jesus can write about other people who love Jesus online. I am referring to comments that believers leave on blogs and Facebook postings. Not long ago, I responded kindly to someone who attacked something I wrote. I think his first word regarding my blog was “NONSENSE!” When he saw my response, he quickly wrote back an apology saying, “I didn’t realize you would read my comment.” Of course, a blogger with respect for his readers doesn’t just write and disappear but reads responses and responds back. That is the difference between a blog and...

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