Social distancing while dating or virtual dating is the new normal. For those who want to stay connected to a crush or love interest, a webcam call is the safest option. This is the season when all the singles start looking good, preparing to meet someone to date. Ladies bring out the sundresses showing off their curves, and men wear tank tops showing off their muscles. In the … [Read more...]
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Smart Money Moves to Make Now:File Your Tax Return Now or Later?
In the middle of this health crisis, you are probably wondering if you should submit your tax return now or later. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to IRS.com, we have until July 15. No matter what your decision is, there are smart money moves to make now! With all of this uncertainty and confusion about the economy, a lot of U.S citizens are facing tough decisions. Many … [Read more...]
Coronavirus: 5 Prayers to Cover Faith, Family, Friends, Focus, and Finances
Coronavirus, known scientifically as COVID-19, is wreaking havoc on our way of life. As the pandemic makes its way across our communities and the world, we can become overwhelmed and fearful. The Bible teaches us to not let fear overtake us. But that's easier said than done. For me, prayer not only reminds me who is in control, but it keeps my spirit calm and my mind outward … [Read more...]
Best Marriage Advice: How to Stay in Love in Your Marriage
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 Overnight Guests Can Strain A Marriage
Having overnight guests in your home can be a double-edged sword. It can be fun to meet friends and relatives you have not seen for a long time. On the other hand, it can take a turn for the worse and be a nightmare. In this article: The Impact of Overnight Guests No One Told You About The Rambunctious Brother The Disruptive Sister How to Deal with Having … [Read more...]
Leave And Cleave: 3 Reasons Your Wife Should Come Before Your Mother
Every married man must know how to "leave and cleave"-- leave your parents and cleave to your wife. It isn't that a man should start neglecting his mother, but he also should not allow her to have a negative impact on his marriage. It is one thing to occasionally run to your mother's side, but to consistently do it at the expense of your wife can be disastrous. Some would … [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...]
Conversation With Gary Thomas, Author Of Sacred Marriage: What If God Designed Marriage To Make Us Holy Instead Of Happy?
I had an awesome opportunity last week to speak with best selling author and international speaker, Gary Thomas, who wrote bestseller Sacred Marriage: What If God Designed Marriage To Make Us Holy Instead Of Happy?, which still remains as his most successful book. Mr. Thomas is the author of at least thirteen books, a couple of which rank on my all-time favorites list. Learn … [Read more...]
What Happened When My Ex Contacted Me To Apologize
Singles, it can be a challenge to learn how to forgive and apologize when it comes to relationships that ended negatively. Perhaps you were the dumper or the dumpee. Personally, I can’t stand breakups, but God has placed people in our lives for a time and a season, so we must be careful not to hold on to something not meant for us. How to Forgive | Letting Go of the Hurt In … [Read more...]
In The Moments When I Can’t Stand My Spouse: 4 Ways I Get Over It!
Every married couple experiences marriage problems. Being married is hard, and whether we admit it or not, we have those moments when we can not STAND our better half's actions. You don’t hate them but, darn it, at that moment you can’t, for the life of you, think straight to say anything good about them. Let me give you an example that a lot of wives can relate to. Marriage … [Read more...]
What’s Your Definition Of Provider?
What's your definition of provider, folks? Let's face facts: this new economy has taken the institution of marriage on a rollercoaster ride. With joblessness and financial crisis at an all-time high, the traditional roles of mother/wife, father/husband, and "man as provider" have been challenged. So, at this time, do gender roles take place in the answering the question, "what … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Keep Negative Thoughts From Ruining Your Marriage
Let me start by saying that I'm no therapist, nor do I play one on T.V. However, if you are someone who fights daily to keep your emotions in check, I hope that some of the things I will share in this article will help to move the needle in the right direction. If you've been in a relationship that is now a marriage for any length of time, you know how challenging it can be to … [Read more...]
The Real Secret to Greater Peace in Your Marriage
We've all seen it before - a once happy couple appears solemn and distressed. We wonder what happened to the peace in their marriage. When couples experience relationship challenges, a question asked by those tasked with helping bring greater peace in their marriage might be “What is it that you want in your marriage that you are not experiencing right now?” The answer to … [Read more...]
2 Ways Your Relationship With God Can Save Your Relationship With Your Spouse
Let's start out this post with a few indisputables. The divorce rate in America is between 40 and 50 percent. The divorce rate among African American couples is typically higher than other ethnic groups. Now, since African Americans make up a large percentage of church goers, it begs the question that if we're such faithful members of the religious community, why are we failing … [Read more...]
Thug Lovin’: Do Women Want a Thug, a Gentleman or both?
While scrolling through my news feed on Facebook, I came upon an interesting post on dating. Two simple questions were posed to ladies: "Are you a single lady? What kind of man do you desire, a thug or a gentleman?" As you can imagine, it yielded some interesting responses. Some wanted a gentleman. Others wanted a gentleman with thug characteristics. What exactly does that … [Read more...]