A soul mate is defined as "a person ideally suited to another as a close friend or romantic partner." I always thought the term "soul mate" was just a cute way to define that person closest to you. But it wasn't until years into marriage and even daily, that I'm reminded that I'm truly married to my soul mate. I know without a shadow of a doubt that God hand-picked us for each … [Read more...]
20 Marriage Affirmations That Will Breathe Life Into Your Marriage Today
I am always looking for new ways to breathe life into my marriage, and this is why I want to share with you the power of love affirmations. I believe that being comfortable in any part of your life, including your marriage, is a dangerous place to be. Stay out of the danger zone and use positive affirmations in your marriage to rekindle the love. Love Affirmations to Keep the … [Read more...]
Power Couple Marc Clarke & Allison Seymour’s
Meet the power couple Marc Clarke and Allison Seymour. They have been married for more than 13 years and have 3 gorgeous daughters: 12-year-old Sydney, 11-year-old Skylar, and 8-year-old Spencer. Marc has hosted top-rated morning radio programs in many cities including St. Louis, Baltimore, and Washington DC. His lovely wife Allison is a morning television news anchor for Fox 5 … [Read more...]
Dafnette & Jumaine Jones: How Embracing the Waiting Room Led to the Biggest Blessing in Their Marriage
Jumaine and Dafnette Jones are speakers, authors, and leaders. They have been speaking to audiences for over 20 years, both individually and as a couple. When we asked them about their love story, Dafnette & Jumaine share how they met through a mutual acquaintance...by accident. And, what started out as a friendship, ended up in courtship and the two were married in March … [Read more...]
4 Marriage Goals for Couples Who Want to Thrive in the New Year
It's that time of the year. The time where everyone starts focusing on goal-setting and things they want to accomplish in the new year. And if you haven't been including a list of goals for your marriage every year, now is the time to start. This past weekend, my parent's celebrated 50 years of marriage (here are the tips they shared a few years ago). When I introduced my … [Read more...]
4 Everyday Things to Give Thanks for Regarding Your Marriage Today
With the holidays quickly approaching and the year winding down to an end, now is a great time to express gratitude in your marriage. As my siblings and I prepare to celebrate my parents' 50th wedding anniversary this month, I am inspired to know that there is always room for more gratitude in marriage. A few years ago, they shared some powerful keys to what brought them to … [Read more...]
5 Things Insanely Happy Couples Do Without Hesitation
I was recently having a conversation with a friend, and the subject came down to the word "abundance" and what that means in a marriage. It later got me thinking about what makes me insanely happy to be married to my husband. I realized there were quite a few habits we developed in our marriage that come as second nature. We do them without hesitation and without expecting … [Read more...]
9 Powerful Lessons You Will Learn in Queen of Katwe in Theaters Friday 9/30
Disney has a way of creating films about a specific topic but then making you reflect on how to change your own life based on the lessons learned. And let me tell you: while the Queen of Katwe is based on a true story about a Ugandan girl who becomes an international chess champion, it really is about a Ugandan girl who teaches us how to win at a game called life. Disney's … [Read more...]
3 Petty Arguments Married Couples Need to Stop Having Now
We know it's not natural to respond to someone with love when they are acting petty, shady or resentful. But it's more rewarding to reply with love than responding with the same resentment. It's easy to take our spouse for granted because they are with us day in and day out. It's easy because we know that no matter what, they are the one person who will love us to our … [Read more...]
11 Critical Lessons I Would Teach My Younger Self About Marriage
This month, my husband and I are celebrating 11 years of marriage. And every year, I reflect on how far we've come since 2005. We may not always agree, and we've learned that that's okay. We've learned to embrace our relationship and all of the blessings that God has given us. My husband just told me the other day, "You know, I really like you". I wouldn't have understood … [Read more...]
5 Critical Choices You Need to Make Daily to Have a Marriage That Lasts a Lifetime
I don't take for granted that I have a fulfilling, happy and amazing relationship with my husband. Is everything perfect? Of course not. But everything is perfect for us and our relationship. Over the decade that we've been married, we've seen a lot of marriages fail. And every time, we hear of another failed marriage, it leads us to dialogue about our own marriage. We bring … [Read more...]
The 3 S’s Every Marriage Must Have to Sustain a Successful Relationship. HINT: Sex Isn’t One
When it comes to marriage, you have to be proactive in terms of keeping it strong, healthy and thriving. You have to nurture it as you would a plant or child in order to keep it alive. You have to feed your marriage if you want it to survive a world that’s surrounded by people always telling you how many marriages fail as opposed to how many succeed. I honestly believe my … [Read more...]
Girl, Leave Him! It’s Okay. 3 Reasons Being Away From Your Spouse Can Make Your Marriage Stronger
Shortly after my husband and I started dating, he had to travel three long months for work. At the time, I thought it was the longest three months of my life. It made me think I wasn't cut out for a long-distance relationship. I thought there could never be anything good that comes from being away from your significant other. But now after being married for more than ten … [Read more...]
Call It Selfish or Call It Smart, but My Kids Are NOT My First Priority
I recently came across an Instagram post that said, “Of course my kids come before you! Heck my kids come before me.” Many people would agree with this, and there were a lot of likes and virtual hi-fives being slapped around. But I have to say I disagree with this statement. My kids are not my first priority and they don’t come before me. Here’s why: When I became a mom … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Teach Your Kids to Love the Right Way
When I think back to the beginning of my marriage, I think of all the wrong ways I didn't know how to love my husband. I can't help but wonder where that thinking came from. I know we usually express or teach from the very same ideas we were originally taught or from the hard lessons we learned in life. But I don't want my own children to have to try and figure things out … [Read more...]