Recently during a girls’ night out gathering, a friend asked “should you marry for love or security?” As a divorcee, she asked the question because she doesn’t necessarily desire to remarry, but she admitted to not wanting to live or die alone. Another of our girlfriends echoed her uncertainty over the same matter. They admitted to wanting to be taken care of and questioned … [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...]
4 Awful Reasons to Get Married
by Elaine Flowers, You have concluded that you want to be married. Great! But have you asked yourself why? There is nothing wrong with joining another in wedded bliss, but if your reasons are less than wholesome, you should stop yourself quickly. Getting married with the wrong motivations will have you headed for a disaster. Here are 4 awful reasons to seek marriage. “I … [Read more...]
5 Powerful Reasons to Get Married
Many singles (especially our ladies) dream of the day when they will walk down the aisle with their lover and friend, exchange vows before friends and family, throw an amazing reception, and drive (or fly) away to a time of seclusion and romance for a week or two. But, beautiful wedding aside, are we ready to consider why we should get married? Is there more to marriage than a … [Read more...]