A Few Good Men

Women have been speaking up and standing against the evil of child abuse, neglect and cruelty, violence, oppression, sexual assault and rape. Women have been standing in the gap for daughters and sons, nieces and nephews. They've help raise grand-children, hurting and lonely children, neighborhood children and children of those for which they worked. Women have served as spiritual mothers, mentors and mid-wives. The work isn't easy. Story after story. Case after case.

The tears, fears, sorrow and grief becomes overwhelming. When a person is paralyzed by fear and hurting from deep wounds, a broken spirit and clinical depression they can become too weak to pray. When you know someone is in trouble you don't just look the other way. You stand in the gap. You pray and you never stop praying for their hurts, their wounds, shattered dreams and broken promises.

Standing against evil, injustice and oppression in order to fight for mercy, compassion, justice, help and healing, for the vulnerable and the voiceless takes conviction, courage and commitment. Character is developed in the hard places. The making of a man happens through life tests, trials and setbacks.

In times of hardship and overwhelming challenges something in you is birthed and it's built to last.

Do you when you stand up for what's right when others sit down? Do you speak up, when others ignore, excuse or justify wrong and remain silent? Do you give when others manipulate and take?

Perhaps you are one of the few good men still fighting the good fight of faith. When you stand for something you stand out and you'll never be forgotten.

There is still room for a few good men. Men willing to stand in the gap as mentors, coaches, supporters and iron sharpening iron. Men willing to speak up and speak out, "Not on my watch". Men willing to repair the walls and protect the gates. Men who are sons, fathers, husbands, uncles, grand-fathers and step-fathers are wanted in this hour. There are mothers, daughters, sisters, nieces, aunts, grand-mothers who desperately need you to lift your voice and raise your hands to pray and work...

Perhaps you know one or some of these women. Perhaps you of her silent years of heartbreak. As quiet as it's kept she was paralyzed by fear, anxiety and depression, mental illness, control and manipulation, shame, guilt and a sense of loyalty. She wondered what people would say or if she sought to protect herself and the children. Would they believe her? Would she be treated harshly or criticized for saying such nonsense?

Yes, things have gotten better in society, but evil and oppression hasn't stopped. Today, single women with children are left to navigate life alone. Many have been abandoned, betrayed, lied on, laughed at, mocked, displaced, separated and divorced just to save their lives.

Historically women have been criticized, judged and blamed by people who felt they should stay. Not realizing that her struggle isn't over. Common experiences include chronic homelessness, unemployment and poverty, low self esteem, stressed induced sickness, family court battles. The emotional, mental, financial, social and educational impact this has on the children is devastating, discouraging and depressing.

Daily girls and women are being abused, raped, prostituted, trafficked, beaten, murdered, kidnapped, tortured and bullied. Will you be one of the few good men to stand in the gap for girls and women as if they were your own daughters, mothers and sisters. One make CAN make a difference. Will you be the one?

We'd love to hear your feedback/ thoughts. Do you have a story to share?

Drop us an email at support@crossroadwomenfamily.org

Find Ms.RIGHT For You!

Hello Friends,

If you've ever seen a young lady on the street and thought, "Wow I'd really like to talk to her" but you didn't follow through or you didn't go up and introduce yourself you may have had a few of the normal

"what would have, could have or should have" thoughts racing through your head.

If you've ever found yourself stopped short when it comes to relationships or approaching a woman you find interesting OR if you're ever had the courage to go up and introduce yourself and it just didn't work out perhaps I can help. See, when it comes to dating or approaching women like everything else in life there is a right way and a way that SEEMS right, yet it doesn't bring results we truly desire. At that point we end up settling.

But there is hope so don't give up. You can find relationship success you're looking for. You can become the kind of man that can naturally a woman. You can be genuine and have a interesting conversation. You can feel confident and comfortable in your approach. You can invite her out on a date.

And ultimately you CAN have the kind of low-stress and fulfilling relationship with the kind of woman you REALLY want that could potentially lead to MARRIAGE!!!

HOW do I know? Men are finding the WOMAN of their DREAMS every single day. The LOVE you're looking for is also waiting for you. Have you ever heard of, "When a man finds a WIFE?" There is a WOMAN being prepared right NOW perhaps in another town, city, state to become your wife. She could be right in your MIDST but you just didn't know it.

In order to help I've decided to have personal one-on-one sessions with a few of my blog readers over the next couple of weeks. We probably won't be able to work with everybody, but the sooner you request your session the more likely you are to be scheduled.

This coaching session is called "Improve Your Confidence with Women Coaching Session". During the "Improve Your Confidence with Women Coaching Session" we will work together to....

• Create a crystal clear VISION for the kind of woman you's like to have in your life and the kind of relationship you'd like to have with her.

• We'll uncover any hidden challenges that may be sabotaging your success in relationships.

• You'll leave the session renewed, re-energized and inspired to take consistent action in your relationships and love life so that you can finally have the success you've always wanted.

To get your "Improve Your Confidence With Women Coaching Session" today, simply send an email and and please ANSWER the following questions:

1. How long have you been single?

2. Have you ever been married?

3. On a scale of 0 to 10 how important is getting this area of life in alignment with other areas?

4.. What do you see as your biggest challenge with women and dating?

5. What has been greatest relationship success to date?

6. When would be the BEST time to have your 30- Minute session?

Send your reply to SUPPORT@crossroadwomenfamily.org

Be sure to include your name and number so we can send you a text of give you a call and get you scheduled for this special 30-minute, "Improve Your Confidence with Women Coaching Session" today.

We're excited and hope to hear from you soon!

To Your Success,

The Crossroad Team

Men Unleash the King in You

Within every male born there is also a man. Baby boys are not born to stay babies. They grow, they develop, they mature. There is a stage they must go through in order to reach manhood. Unfortunately, far too many men have experienced an interruption in the process to manhood.

So much has taken places in their lives during the transition. Many men have experienced situations in life that have should have not take place. Some things happened which were beyond their control.

Traumas, breakdowns and break-ups can take place in the lives of men just like it does women. Women are emotionally wired. Men are not therefore, they don't show their feelings as openly as a woman might.

Some men have experienced sexual victimization, dysfunctional families, parental rejection, abandonment, adoption and witnessing violence in the home. Some men were raised by an alcoholic father or substance abuser. Some were introduced to "manhood" through pornography or having as much sex as they could. Some men know what it's like to have an incarcerated parent. Yes, men have been through storms. Many have worn smiles but were crying on the inside. Some didn't make it through these storms....

What happens when your boyhood and your childhood has been stolen? What do you do when you don't know what to do? Where do you find acceptance and affirmation without losing your soul?

I know many men who are holding it down. They are good husbands and fathers. These men are making a difference leading in their homes and communities. Impacting business, media, education, law, politics, medicine, social sciences, mental health and other sectors. Yet, there are still some men struggling with deep emotional pain. Oftentimes not knowing what to do they struggle with inner conflict. This inner pain manifests itself outwardly through rage, anger, bitterness and resentment.

What most men don't realize is that unforgiveness, bitterness, self-hatred, addiction, shame and guilt are emotional strongholds designed to keep you from moving forward. You have an invisible enemy that don't want you to leave the past behind. An adversary destined to prevent you from becoming who you were born to be. His goal is to see you wounded and crippled by that which didn't kill you.

The truth of the matter is that you can be delivered. You can be whole, healed and set free. There may be a little boy inside of you still crying out. A little boy has a lot of unanswered questions and a lot of hurt and disappointment. Unresolved fear and anxiety about the future can be resolved.

You're a man who can be free. You can know the truth about who you are. You are not your experience. Your past does not dictate your future. The wounds of the little boy in you deserves to be healed. You can begin again. Underneath all the junk there is a man of greatness in you. A man of purpose and destiny. A fighter and a deliverer. A man with power and authority. A man with a voice destined to bless many nations. There are people waiting to here what you have to say. They need what you have.

You are a man of integrity and character. You are authentic. You are real. You are what the world has been waiting for. You are the one that you have been waiting for. Save yourself. Choose freedom rather than bondage. Choose to become the warrior you were created to be. There is a king in you. Your robe has many different colors. He has given you gifts, insight, wisdom and knowledge. He will place you before great men and women of honor. There is so much more to you than what meets the eye. You have something inside of you that the world can't give, and the world can't take away. You have a Heavenly Father who loves you. His love for you is unconditional. It's everlasting. It's perfect. His love can make you whole. Even on your worse day, He won't stop loving you. He promises to never leave or forsake you. He loves you more than your parents, grand-parents, siblings, friends and uncles ever could.

He gave you the most precious give you can ever receive. His precious son. And He invites you to come back home. He wants to fellowship with you. His arms are open wide. His arms of love, healing, forgiveness, mercy, compassion and grace. Don't keep Him waiting. He wants to reveal Himself to you in the most awesome way. If you're lost, He wants to show you the way. He's the leader of all leaders.

If you're broken, He can mend your heart. If you're bleeding He can stop the blood. He doesn't bandage wounds He heals them totally. If you're confused, He'll bring clarity. If you're tired, He'll you rest. He's calling you to be where He is. His deepest desire is intimacy with every man He created. With Him you

will find protection, strength and strategy to be the man, father, son and husband you desire to be. This world needs you. Your family needs you. It's your time. Arise my brother, my father, my friend. Put on your royal robe. The King of Kings and Lord of Lords wants to introduce you to the king within you.