One reason why George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, etc etc hits home with me…

The killings of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery are nothing new for black people in America, especially for my family, as we’ve experienced heartbreaking loss like this. The only thing that is new is the murders are being recorded now.

Life After My Heart Attack…The Road to Recovery

[callout]This is part 3 of 3 blog posts that I am using to tell the story of the massive heart attack I had on Thanksgiving Day (2018). If you missed them, go back and read Part 1 and Part 2.[/callout] As I've said time and time again, I am so grateful. However, I did...

I Thought, “I Could Be Dying…”

[callout]This post is the second of three that I am using to tell the story of the massive heart attack I had on Thanksgiving Day (2018). Click here to read Part 1 and Part 3.[/callout] I knew something was seriously wrong and I began to believe it was...
A Plan for Having Successful In-Law Relationships

A Plan for Having Successful In-Law Relationships

[dropshadowbox align="none" effect="lifted-both" width="625px" height="" background_color="#ffffff" border_width="1" border_color="#dddddd" ]This is a guest post by Kevin Bullard of Marriage Works!, a site dedicated to helping create more healthy marriages and...

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Where Does Parenting Fit in The 7 Rings of Marriageâ„¢?

Where Does Parenting Fit in The 7 Rings of Marriageâ„¢?

Do you want to start a heated debate? Bringing up the topic of putting your spouse before your kids can do just that. No matter which side of the fence people are on, they seem to defend their stance fiercely. If you read my posts, then you know I believe your spouse...

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One Way to Make This Your Marriage’s Best Year Ever

One Way to Make This Your Marriage’s Best Year Ever

"Make this your best year ever" is a phrase you hear a lot at the end of December and throughout January. The beginning of the year is full of hope, optimism, and excitement for all areas of your life. It's fun to envision having a better marriage, better finances,...

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How Do You Celebrate Your Spouse’s Birthday?

How Do You Celebrate Your Spouse’s Birthday?

Tomorrow is my wife's birthday. She'll be turning 23. 😉 I'm looking forward to spending some quality (alone) time with her, and celebrating her life, but honestly I don't really know what to do. I am notoriously bad when it comes to this type of stuff. Birthdays,...

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4 Secrets My Wife Knows About Having a Happy Husband

4 Secrets My Wife Knows About Having a Happy Husband

This post is part of the Happy Wives Club Blog Tour which I am delighted to be a part of along with hundreds of inspiring bloggers. To learn more and join us, CLICK HERE!   In marriage, you go through different seasons and stages.  I refer to them as  The 7 Rings of...

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How to Make the Most of Snow Days

How to Make the Most of Snow Days

I haven't left my house since Saturday night. We have experienced one of the worst snow storms in decades. First, 10-12" of snow came only to be followed by a few days of cold wind leaving the temperatures around -13 degrees, with wind chills making it feel -40...

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Goodbye 2013 and Welcome 2014!

Goodbye 2013 and Welcome 2014!

The year 2013 is coming to an end. I can honestly say it has been a great year. The year started with a lot of uncertainty, and a lot has changed since the beginning. Hopefully you can say your year was great too. If it wasn't you can still start fresh beginning...

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