Author, Speaker, Spiritual-Life Coach
When the going gets rough, look up, for God has a plan for your life and you are going through a time that will show you God’s greatness. You see if you did not go through something, how will you know what God can do?
I know how you feel. You are going through the pain of the issue you are faced with, not knowing how to handle it and how you are going to get …
Continue reading Regardless of How You Feel; God Has a Plan for Your Life
By Joan M. Blake (author)
What does it mean to be patient? I am referring to how immediate family members communicate to each other.
I do not know about you, but I feel sometimes that I have to speak and let my family know how I feel about certain things. I believe communication is key in a marriage as well as in a family. It is important to have family …
(Joan M. Blake, Author)
These past two weeks, I did just that. There were a series of positive incidents that allowed me to see that God’s hands are on my life and that I can do nothing without him.
First, I was getting on YouTube live streaming on Saturday, and just did not get the whole picture and …
As the States begin to loosen their restrictions for mask wearing particularly outdoors and decide what businesses to reopen, we see the possibility for businesses, schools, and churches to reopen fully under certain guidelines. Where are you in all of this? What is your next step?
Your next step would …
What was your past like? Your past could have stemmed from situations such as domestic violence, chemical dependency, or emotional pain that have lingered and impacted your current life. To move from your past, you must know and understand your past, forgive those who have hurt you, and forgive yourself. Understanding your past includes looking for reasons that you were in the …
Regrets about major life situations can have negative effects on your current life, particularly when you are making changes and moving in the right direction. The first negative impact is that you may tend to exhibit inner conflicts depending on what your prior situation was. Secondly, you may lose focus and feel disconnected, not understanding where God is taking …
I am not a Counselor, but I have mentored quite a few people and I am a person who has had my share of life issues. The question is: "What to do when life issues are keeping you down?" Let us picture a person who feels down. He/she may feel fearful of the outcome of his/her life. Fear may turn into anxiety and worry, which may tend to turn into depression. When you feel …
Continue reading What to do when your life issues are keeping you down.
Are you feeling lost, confused, lonely, broken, and can’t seem to find your way out of the struggles of life? You have come to the right place. I am Joan M. Blake, author, speaker, and spiritual-life coach and I have written a book entitled, Rise Up: How to Overcome Your Battles Utilizing Faith and Belief in God. Rise up can be used for personal devotions as well as for …
You may be wondering what is hindering you or your family from moving forward. Have you considered the intruder who resides in your home, job, business or church? The Bible states that the devil comes to steal, kill and destroy you (John 10:10), but Christ came to give you life. Beware of your intruder! You must be aware of who your intruder is and what he/she is all about. …
In my previous post, I discussed how my husband and I were in a car accident, how we accidentally came off the highway and landed on a guard-rail. As a result of this accident, I have gone through moments of insecurity, experiencing fear of driving at night, fear driving a rental car and my replacement car. I have not felt the same. I have also had to pray and remember that God …
Fear of man is common among individuals. I believe this fear results from feeling insecure about yourself and leads you to anxiety and worry about what others think or say about you, how to please others so they would approve you and not reject you or how to continue living in a co-dependent relationship. Fear of man tends to take root in a person’s life based on how a person …
