With Valentine's Day right around the corner, many singles are bound to be looking for love. Too often, however, many end up looking for love in all the wrong places. In particular, some who wear the name "Christian" find themselves in a bind because, sadly, they believe the church is the last place they'll find a spouse who shares their values. If you're confused about how to … [Read more...]
3 Prayers to Strengthen You When Your Desire for Marriage is Overwhelming
Growing up, I wasn't exactly what you would call...a planner. I mean, you hear about people who have their lives planned down to the casket. Me, not so much. And, when it came to getting married, that attitude prevailed. So, when 30 came and went, I can't say I was thrilled about being single. In fact, I started to get a bit antsy. And then, I made a spiritual decision that … [Read more...]
5 Things You Could be Doing with Your Money Other than Having a Pricey Wedding
Your wedding day is a BIG day. I get it. When I got married, over eight years ago, I wanted everything to be perfect. I dreamed about that day for years. And as someone who didn’t grow up knowing any happily married couples (and hardly any married couples to be honest), I was determined to make my wedding pretty magical. And it was. I don’t have a single complaint about … [Read more...]
Ladies, 3 Character Flaws You Can’t Afford to Ignore When Choosing a Man
There is no perfect man or woman out there. If you are searching for the perfect one, go ahead and relax because you won’t ever find what you are looking for. But if you are looking for the right partner to spend a lifetime with, don’t give up. He’s out there. I am sure of it. I think we all have a match out there. Finding someone you love and are able to spend a lifetime … [Read more...]
Single Ladies, Stop Believing Everything You Hear on Your News Feed About Men
Two weeks ago, I celebrated my eight wedding anniversary. I can’t believe it’s already been eight years. Moreover, I can’t believe I have known my husband for more than 20 years. It’s been an amazing ride. So how have these eight years of marriage been? They’ve been pretty good. We’ve had our ups and downs, but that’s to be expected. We made it through the downs together and … [Read more...]
11 Questions to Ask Yourself if You Are Sick of Waiting for the Ring
Someone recently asked me how long is too long to wait for a ring. I didn’t have an answer because I think so many things can factor into how long a woman is willing to wait for a proposal. The choice to wait or not to wait is such a personal decision. I dated my husband for about six years before we got engaged (and we were friends for four years before we started dating). … [Read more...]
Ladies, If He Doesn’t Pass This 9-Question Test, You Can’t Claim He’s “The One”
Once you think you’ve found “the one,” you feel like you are on cloud nine. Knowing that you’ve met the person you want to spend the rest of your life with is amazing! You know how people always say, “I just knew,” when it comes to figuring out if someone is “the one.” Well I think there is some truth to that, but it’s actually a little more involved. I think the man you’re … [Read more...]
6 Really Bad Reasons to Get Married
I’ve been in several conversations with friends and family about why some marriages end in divorce while others seem to stand the test of time. At some point, during those conversations there is always a discussion about people getting married for the wrong reasons, ultimately increasing their odds of having a failed marriage. So why did I get married? I got married … [Read more...]
If Your Man Doesn’t Have These 5 Qualities, He’s Not Husband Material
The decision to get married is a joyful decision, but it isn’t always an easy one. Of course there are instances when someone just knows the person they are dating is the “one,” but it’s not always that simple. Sometimes people have doubts. The presence of doubt can mean a lot of things, and doubt isn’t always a bad thing. As a matter of fact, doubt is sometimes present, so … [Read more...]
Put the Ring Down. 5 Signs You Really Shouldn’t Get Marriage Yet.
I got married the week before I turned 30. In my younger days, I definitely thought I would get married at an earlier age. But life taught me that things wouldn’t always happen in my timing. It’s a lesson I embraced, and I gave it all to God, believing that marriage would come when I was ready. Looking back, I don’t think I was ready until the moment it happened. Did my … [Read more...]
Looking for Lasting Love? Vow To Do These 7 Things for Yourself
Couples typically get married because they want it to last. If they didn’t, there would be no point, right? When you make a commitment before God to stand by someone’s side until you are parted by death, my guess is you plan on being with them for a really long time. So what are the essential components in developing a partnership that will last? Well of course there is … [Read more...]
Should Love Be Enough?
I love my husband. When I said my wedding vows, I meant every word. Would I still love him if he lost his job? Of course I would. Would I still love him if he lost his job and was doing nothing to figure out how to provide for our family? Yep, I would still love him. Would I love him if he lost his job, stopped caring about providing for us, and decided to sleep with anything … [Read more...]
Breaking the Cycle: You Can Be the First in Your Family to Have a Successful Marriage
My mom and dad weren’t married. It’s never been a family secret. I love and respect my mom for always being honest about that. When I was really young, I thought they were married. My dad was around so that just made sense. Once I was old enough to start asking questions, my mother gave me honest answers. I know it wasn’t easy for her to share, but she did. One of seven … [Read more...]
3 Things to Consider Before You Decide to Get Married
As I’ve stated in previous articles, I love talking relationships, basically with anyone who’s willing to engage. I’m fascinated by what others think about love and marriage and quick to share my views. I know some grow weary of my stories of love and my need to encourage them in their own relationships. I am sure some of the looks I receive are really telling me to go have a … [Read more...]
Did You Get Married for the Right Reasons? Here are a Few Wrong Ones
I recently had a conversation with a friend about marrying for potential and how so many women (maybe even men) find themselves in that predicament. What predicament do you ask? The one where a woman loves a man with all her heart, but isn’t crazy about some of his habits and characteristics, yet decides that she is going to marry him anyway because he has so much … [Read more...]