I had no idea how I would respond during a pandemic...until one happened! And then one morning as we were getting ready for work, soon after they announced a 'shelter in place' for social distancing in our area, I just broke down and cried. And I cried hard....harder than I've cried in a very long time. I was feeling so many emotions at once. My response shocked me. But what … [Read more...]
Not on the Same Page with Your Spouse? Here are 5 Steps to Creating a Godly Vision for Your Marriage
When you’re dating, it’s easy to be on the same page with your partner. Compromise comes so easy and you just smile and agree about everything. You don’t even consciously know you're compromising...you’re just in LOVE and so willing to please your 'bae'. But as soon as you get married, you quickly realize you are not on the same page with your spouse about so many things - … [Read more...]
10 Reasons a Marriage Ministry Can Be as Effective as Marriage Counseling
Years ago when we moved to Atlanta, one of our first priorities was identifying a church home. We visited many churches during our search to make sure one main criterion was met. The church needed to have a strong marriage ministry which, in some ways, can be as effective as marriage counseling. We believed that marriage is a covenant between us and God. As a result, we … [Read more...]
New Year New Reality: Caregiver for Your Aging Parents
As the new year begins, many of us are facing the reality of a relationship shift with our parents. Recent statistics indicate that over 40 million people will transition into the role of caregiver for your parents. I am no exception. And while my parents don’t physically need me right now, they need to know they can live life fearlessly because they can count on me. Likewise, … [Read more...]
28 Black History Lessons for Both You and Your Kids
Black History Month is here at last! With Cory Booker and Kamala Harris announcing their bid for the presidency in 2020, African Americans have a lot to look forward to in the next 20 months. But the significance of their run would be lost if we don't heed the Black History lessons of the past. We've pulled together 28 Black History Lessons (activities and resources) that … [Read more...]
10 Principles for a Better Marriage in 2019
Whether you like to make New Year's Resolutions or not, now is as good a time as any to take stock of your marriage, assess how things went this past year for you and your spouse and set marriage goals for the upcoming year. For a better marriage, you should determine what are the strengths in your marriage and what areas need improvements? What actions are you going to … [Read more...]
40 and Older Club: Here’s How to Live Your Best Life…Even with Bladder Leaks
Happy Bladder Health Awareness Month! So you are probably wondering: What is this, why I should care, and why are you so happy about it? Well, 40 million American women over the age of 40 are affected in some way by a sensitive bladder such as bladder leaks. Bladder Health Awareness month is helping to raise awareness about this common experience and helping to de-stigmatize … [Read more...]
Alert: Good Communication Will Not Solve All Of Your Marital Problems, But These Will
We’ve exposed the ugly truth when it comes to conflict resolution strategies, and it’s changing marriages. If you believe good communication is the best conflict resolution to solve ALL of your marital problems, you’re sadly mistaken. We hear from couples all the time that they are doing everything in their power to work on their communication, but things are just not changing … [Read more...]
5 Things We Did To Improve Our Communication And Save Our Marriage
The difference between couples who have great communication in relationships and those who can’t seem to talk about anything without fussing and fighting is action. Sounds simple, doesn't it? But it is this difference that matters most. You have to work hard to fix what seems to be destroying your relationship through proper communication. To know how to achieve a healthy … [Read more...]
Communication: How We Went From Fussing And Fighting To Being Happily Married For 10 Years
Bad communication can trap you inside an unhappy marriage. Find out what you can do to improve communication in your marriage here! In this article: Top Unhappy Marriage Signs Our Communication Story Real Talk The A's and B's of the Four C's The 20 C’s of Effective Communication in Your Marriage How to Get Started Improving Communication in Your … [Read more...]
Actor Tray Chaney Puts “God First” With New Music Video
Rapper/Actor Tray Chaney is most known for his portrayal of Poot in the landmark television show The Wire but in the past few years, you might have spotted him on BET Jams or your favorite online platform as an MC. Having released several music videos, Chaney has successfully carved out a niche for himself in Hip Hop. Currently, he stars as Kendrick on Bounce TV’s hit … [Read more...]
What Every Couple In A Blended Family Should Hear Before It’s Too Late
Updated: September 2020 As we celebrate 11 years of marriage, my spouse and I become eager to learn some relationship advice, such as how to save your marriage if you're in a blended family. Right now, I am happy to say that my marriage is stronger than ever and we have a good relationship with our family members. However, that’s not something I could have said seven years … [Read more...]
Discipline In A Blended Family: 5 Things That Kept Us From Divorce
Updated: September 2020 Blending a family requires a lot of work to strengthen the family bond. Discipline can be a point of contention in a blended family. And, those differences in parenting styles can literally make a couple split up if you don’t take measures to build strong relationships and to ensure that your marriage bond is strong. Find out how to make a blended … [Read more...]
3 Ways Our Blended Family Went From Broken To Blessed
Updated: September 2020 Sometimes, becoming a successful, happy blended family can be a struggle. Personally, Lamar and I began with feeling blessed to desperately trying to save our relationship from totally breaking down. Thanks to God's blessings and some humility from the both of us, we were able to save our family from ruin. Here's our little story of family blessing … [Read more...]
3 Ways To Help End Period Poverty #EndPeriodPoverty
“Wow!! I've heard about this in other countries....I shouldn't be surprised it happens in the states too!” That’s what a friend posted on my Facebook page when I announced that I would be helping Always raise awareness of American girls’ lack of access to period products (known as period poverty). And to be honest, it’s exactly what I thought too. But did you know that … [Read more...]