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...]
Don’t Just Wait on the Lord: 7 Things Christian Singles Can Do While Praying for Marriage
As a Christian, waiting on God to answer prayers can be one of the hardest things in life. You know that He has your best interest at heart, but at the same time, He doesn’t always answer in the timeframe you would desire. Praying for your potential spouse and marriage is no different. At times, it can be harder because matters of the heart are at play. You want to be patient, … [Read more...]
How to Know if Your Relationship Is Ready for Marriage
I’ve always known I would one day become someone’s wife. I fantasized about weddings and thought about marriage even as a teenager. One thing I learned, as an adult, is that just desiring it doesn’t guarantee you’d be any good at such a committed relationship. Marriage is one of those life decisions that requires careful consideration. It isn’t a game or a union anyone … [Read more...]
An Open Letter to Single Ladies From a Married One
I appreciate, when we as women, are able to connect and just have real heart to heart conversations that strengthen us and further develop our bond of sisterhood. It doesn't seem to happen as often as it should. I believe we can absolutely learn from one another. There is so much wisdom and so many life experiences we can offer, if we were willing to share more … [Read more...]
FREE SINGLES WEBINAR – The Do’s and Don’ts of Preparing for Marriage Without Seeming Desperate
The singles have spoken. They have asked and we will answer. People are always saying: “Lamar and Ronnie – we love your site, but we’re not married. When are you going to have something for the singles?” And we heard you loud and clear, which is why we’re having a FREE LIVE TRAINING event on this Thursday, March 24th where we will discuss: The Do’s and Don’ts of Preparing … [Read more...]
3 Types of People You Must Shut Out When Desiring to Prepare for Marriage
I remember it like it was yesterday. God said to me, “Jamal, how can I trust you with leading a woman if you do not know how to lead yourself?" That moment was a wake up call to me. I was young, but man I was so ready to be married. I wasn’t one of those guys that enjoyed the game of “being on the market”. I desired to have one woman that I would commit to love for the rest … [Read more...]
FREE SINGLES WEBINAR – The Do’s and Don’ts of Preparing for Marriage Without Seeming Desperate
People are always saying: “Lamar and Ronnie – we love your site, but we’re not married. When are you going to have something for the singles?” And we heard you loud and clear, which is why we’re having a FREE LIVE WEBINAR event on this Tuesday, October 13th where we will discuss: The Do’s and Don’ts of Preparing for Marriage Without Seeming Desperate. If you’re a single who … [Read more...]
12 Questions Singles Should Ask Before Marriage that Married Folks Wish They Would’ve Asked
I have never believed in the fairytale that it seems most people ascribe to before they get married. So if you want to continue to live in the fairytale of what you think marriage is, stop here …. but if you want the unadulterated truth, please continue to read. Marriage has many good parts to it, but it takes work to get to that sweet spot where you have more good times … [Read more...]
How to Prepare Your Dating Relationship for Marriage
Not all dating relationships lead to marriage. Those that do, however, need to apply the right tools early on. We don’t ever want to arrive in a marriage not ready to be successful in love. There's something like a reality check that happens when you transform your boyfriend/girlfriend status to that of husband and wife. People often say they didn't expect what usually happens … [Read more...]
Cutting Off Your Temptation Triggers in Dating
I never really gave the thought of withholding kissing ‘til my wedding day until I began to read and hear numbers of testimonies of couples who’ve done just that. For some, kissing is a physical and intimate act that leads minds to wander to places they shouldn’t as a single. For others, kissing leads to more physical expressions of intimacy, which again is not appropriate in a … [Read more...]
4 Biblical Traits of a Man Not Ready for Marriage
Being a man, you come across and befriend other men of all kinds. Some are career centered, some are women centered, and the rest are just trying to enjoy life to the fullest. Every man is different, but when it comes to marriage, its very easy to notice those that aren’t ready for marriage. But if you don’t look closely, you can be easily fooled. Here are 4 traits that can be … [Read more...]
10 Things Planning a Wedding Will Teach You
I am officially less than 6 weeks away from jumping the broom. I'll never be able to understand how folks have engagements that last over a year, because these last 8 months have been TRY-ING, to say the least. They say planning a wedding can be an extremely draining process. They ain't never lied. Here are 10 things planning a wedding will teach you: 1. Your date is too far … [Read more...]
17 Questions Every Woman Should Ask Herself Before She Gets Married
When my husband proposed to me, we had already been a part of each other’s lives for years. We met and developed a friendship when we were both 17. We didn’t get engaged until I was 28. Our history ran deep. Because of that, I knew a lot about him (and myself) before we decided to get married. And, even with that, we continue to learn more about each other every single year. … [Read more...]
3 Actions that Can Destroy Your Marriage in the First Year
Your first year of marriage is the most exciting time of your life. It is the opportune time to lay a solid foundation for the rest of your life together. Over the course of your first year, the majority of your time will be spent learning one another, adjusting to new life schedules, and doing life together. While you are learning the ride of marriage, it is easy to shy away … [Read more...]
The 3 Worst Reasons to Get Married
A couple of weeks ago, I had a conversation with one of my young mentees who was sharing some of her frustrations with me. She had been dating her boyfriend for several years and was upset because, although she felt she was ready to get married, he wasn't. Mind you, he had given her a promise ring and had already stated that he intended to marry her—when he had his life in … [Read more...]