"You need to get on it; you're going to be 30 soon." If you're not age thirty yet or have reached that decade of your life already, you've probably heard something like that statement before. For some reason, age 30 seems to be the start and the end for many things in life for men and women. From a woman's perspective, if you're not married by 30 you have even more pressure … [Read more...]
Some Monday Morning Inspiration
Every now and then we all need a little pick me up, a word of encouragement, some inspiration if you will. Lately it seems that more and more of us are going through tough times --- rough spots in our marriages or relationships. I stumbled across this video the other day on Facebook entitled "You're Perfect" by Trent Shelton. This 2:00 minute video features wonderful … [Read more...]
Couple of 73 Years Shares Advice On How They Make It Work
Meet Arthur, 91, and Ruby, 89, Lawrence of Wake Forest, NC (they relocated to Rhode Island where they currently reside.) They married at the ages of 16 and 18 and are the parents of 9 children. They've left their mark on history by starting a church, establishing a scholarship fund, and having a North Carolina community center named in their honor. Three years ago, President … [Read more...]
Words of Wisdom From Our Married Elders
A while back, Lamar and I were featured on Cocoa Mode with Shawna Renee on XM169. During the show, we discussed Herbert and Zelmyra Fisher, the couple that has been married for over 85 years who say God and the church were instrumental to keeping them together. Shawna then opened the phone lines and asked elders who were married for 30+ years to share secrets to a successful … [Read more...]