Man Talk by Timothy Houston

Timothy Houston is an author, minister, and motivational speaker who is committed to guiding positive life changes in families and communities. To get copies of his books, or for questions, comments or more information, go to www.tlhouston.com.

March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom

Tuesday, 26 February 2013 10:50 Timothy Houston

The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom or "The Great March on Washington" was one of the largest political rallies for human rights in United States history and called for civil and economic rights for African Americans. The march was planned and initiated by A. Philip Randolph, the president of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, president of the Negro American Labor Council, and vice president of the AFL-CIO. Randolph along with a group of civil rights, labor, and religious organizations organized the march under the theme "jobs and freedom".

4 ways to divorce-proof your relationship

Tuesday, 19 February 2013 12:35 Timothy Houston

Divorce is an ugly word and an ugly topic. It is also a reality in the world that we live in. Although every marriage has the potential to end in divorce, not every marriage is subject to it. There are those who put principles in place that serve as a foundation to a healthy, long-lasting relationship. Whether you are married or in a committed relationship, here are four things that are needed to build a successful one.

When the heart is like a battlefield

Tuesday, 12 February 2013 11:04 Timothy Houston

Sometimes relationship can seem like a battle and the heart like a battlefield. During this battle, friendly fire can occur. "Friendly-fire," is a military term that I use to describe a situation in which someone that is on your side, someone that is suppose to be there to protect you, causes you harm. Friendly-fire can be deadly. In relationships, the most grievous of all friendly-fire is infidelity. When men and women are unfaithful, they cause harm to the very person they should be protecting.

At the crossroads of freedom and equality

Friday, 01 February 2013 14:53 Timothy Houston

February is black history month and this year’s theme is “At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality: The Emancipation Proclamation and the March on Washington.”

You are the master of your fate

Tuesday, 29 January 2013 17:46 Timothy Houston

I am the master of my fate; I am captain of my soul (William Ernest Henley)

Our life is made up of series of choices and consequences. The moment we decide to take full responsibility for the things that happen in our life, it will begin to change for the better. The things we say about ourselves will always supersede the things said by others. You serve as the numerator in your life equation and the people in your life serve as the denominator. When others bring spiritual, emotional, and financial value equal to yours, your life becomes one or whole. On the other hand, when they bring emotional, financial, and spiritual baggage that is greater than you and your resources, your life becomes a fraction of what it should be. To become the master of your fate, you must first take ownership of your choices.

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