I've written in the past about not letting divorce enter any portion of your marriage. Some of the best marriage advice I've ever heard is it should never be spoken, used as a threat, or even joked about. That is key to having a lasting marriage. But what happens when you've done that, and you don't like it? Or, you don't like your spouse? Is saying no to divorce and … [Read more...]
How to Be an Ephesians 5 Husband for Your Proverbs 31 Wife
When I say the words, "Proverbs 31 wife," most people, especially married folk, know what I'm talking about. A Proverbs 31 wife is the true definition of the "trophy wife." She is a woman her husband can be proud to call his own, and as the Bible passage says, "she is more precious than rubies" and surpasses all women. But what should her husband look like? Well, Ephesians 5 … [Read more...]
The 7 Types of Marriage Rings in Every Successful Relationship
I recently wrote an article about rubber wedding rings after seeing an NFL player wearing one on HBO's show Hard Knocks. Apparently, the company which sells the wedding rings somehow discovered my article, contacted me, and offered to send me some rings. A couple of weeks later a package arrived. When I opened the package I was surprised to see they hadn't sent a couple. … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Win Every Disagreement in Your Marriage
When you have a disagreement in your marriage, you should have one goal and one goal only, to win! Yes, after the dust settles you should be able to feel like "this was a clear victory." I'm sure somebody has told you otherwise. Clearly, chalking up a "W" at the end of a disagreement with your spouse is not what your intent is supposed to be. After listening to our marriage … [Read more...]
Would You Wear A Rubber Wedding Ring?
Are rubber wedding bands a practical option for men? Athletes, construction workers, and those who use their hands daily usually can’t wear their weddings when they work. Are rubber wedding rings the answer to this dilemma? In this article: Wedding Rings, Hard Knocks, and Football Do You Wear Your Wedding Ring Everywhere? Are Rubber Wedding Bands a Practical … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Finding A Wife Is A Good Thing
Recently, I've been on a writing spree of posts celebrating my wife. To me it just seems natural for a man to celebrate how much he loves his wife, how attracted he is to her, and how much better she has made his life. But, apparently not, based on feedback I received from some readers of my posts. One particular post I wrote was based on a (scientific) survey that having an … [Read more...]
The 5 Building Blocks to a Resilient Marriage
The online dictionary says the definiton of resilient is "the ability to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions." If you know anything about marriage, then you know being resilient in marriage is a must! Marriage will bring some difficult situations. Whether these situations happen during the DiscoveRING or PerseveRING stages of your marriage, the ability to … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Know If It’s a Real Relationship or a Childish Crush
I believe real relationships and marriages are under attack. Where more couples choose to shack up instead of getting married, leading to few going from the engagement ring to the wedding ring. And even less are going from persevering in their marriage to mentoring other couples through their marriage. I think one of the problems is couples are treating their relationships … [Read more...]
5 Lessons that I’ve Learned from My Daddy-Daughter Dates
Do you have daddy-daughter dates? If not, you should. They are part of the foundation of a great daddy-daughter relationship. Last night, we had our first daddy-daughter date since our daughter turned 13. And we had a great time! Over the years we've had some daddy-daughter outings, dates, and fun times together. But now, it feels like it has a little more meaning. It is a … [Read more...]
7 Steps to a 7 Ring Marriage
Last week I shared with you The 7 Rings of Marriage. There were many couples who related to the article, and some who said they now viewed marriage from a completely new perspective. But one comment got me thinking. It came from a friend who said she incorporated the article into her prayers, by praying for a 7 Ring Marriage. Her comment led me to think, what exactly does … [Read more...]
15-Year-Old Owns Million Dollar Tech Company
What were you doing at age 12? Jaylen Bledsoe, now a 15-year-old sophomore from St. Louis, began building an IT company, Bledsoe Technologies, LLC. Three years later, Jaylen's company is valued at over 1 million dollars! This young man has done what many people only dream of, while navigating the challenging and confusing tween to teen years. Bledsoe Technologies is the … [Read more...]
7 Habits of a Faithful Marriage
One of our readers recently asked us to address the topic of faithfulness. I jumped at the opportunity to write the article. I went to Google to get some other perspectives before writing, and what I found wasn't all that great. It was easier to get information on unfaithfulness and infidelity, than information on faithfulness and fidelity. The fact that the negative info … [Read more...]
Why He Should Stop Grabbing His Wife’s Booty…or Should He?
One of the first principles I really "grasped" early in our marriage was the fact that my body was my wife's, and more importantly her body was mine. And I learned that in church, so that made it even better! For those non-church goers, here is what the bible says, "The wife’s body does not belong only to her. It also belongs to her husband. In the same way, the husband’s … [Read more...]
Rapper Nas Raises Over $60,000 to Help Widowed Father of 8
Hip Hop stars don't always get a good name in the media. But every so often something happens and it rightfully gets shared on mainstream media. These are the stories we love sharing on BMWK! Check out what Nas has done for a homeless father of 8. A year after the passing of his wife, Stanley Young and his eight kids were a few days from being homeless. Running out of … [Read more...]
Video: Church Girls and Gangstas? New Faith Based Movie Coming Soon
After his May release from jail, Ja Rule is looking for church girls. Well, at least on screen. Ja Rule is starring alongside Adrienne Bailon (Cheetah Girls) in "I'm in Love with a Church Girl" set for release October 18, 2013. "I'm in Love With a Church Girl", produced by Reverence Gospel Media, and Grammy Award winning Gospel Artist Israel Houghton, is based on a true … [Read more...]