How About Some Chocolate, Wine or Flowers?

Who doesn’t like a little chocolate from time to time?  Wine can set the mood for a romantic evening with that special someone.  Flowers seem to always touch the heart of a woman. As a great gift idea, subscribe to a monthly gift that is automatically delivered to their home or desk at work.  Imagine [...]

When The Honeymoon Is Over…

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If you are or have ever been married, I’m sure you remember your wedding day and the honeymoon.  My honeymoon was such a breathtaking experience that I can hardly put it into words.  The feeling inside was just…MAN!!!  I remember standing on the beach of Tybee Island thinking, “I’m married.  Wow!”  It was truly an [...]

How Will You Remember Your Wedding?

After The Wedding

A wedding should be one of the most memorable events in a person’s lifetime.  This is a celebration that many women dream of from childhood.  You dreamed of being in a castle with thousands of people coming from all around just to see you in your beautiful, diamond studded gown.  Your veil flowed like a [...]

Relationships Happen For A Reason & A Season

Throughout the course of our lives, we will have various relationships with a countless number of people. Some we may enjoy, while there will be some we won’t. Needless to say, our lives are dependent on relationships with other people to some degree no matter how independent we may feel that we are. We need [...]

Surprise, Surprise… A Just Because Gift!

Nothing says I love you like an unexpected gift or act of appreciation.  On your way home tomorrow, think of an affordable gift that you can buy your spouse or special someone.  Go and buy the new cd of his or her favorite artist.  Stuffed animals work great!  Think of something they would appreciate and [...]

Why You Need Premarital Counseling…

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Marriage can be a consuming fire of discontent or an unquenchable blaze of love.  Your approach and preparation will be the deciding factor. Let us first define what counseling is? Counseling – something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action Counsel – give advice to When preparing for marriage, [...]

Consider The Rain Perspective

We’ve all heard the old adage, “When it rains, it pours.” This rain usually refers to some unforeseen chain of events that seem to work their way into our lives when we least expect them to. Setting goals and making plans are implanted in our minds as critical steps to success in life. But what [...]

How To Build A Relationship That Lasts Pt. 3

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Accept & embrace his or her uniqueness! This always presents a challenge when we don’t damper down that inner tendency to feel that our way is the right way. If you plan to build a lasting relationship, it is imperative to realize that your way may be a good way, but isn’t the only way. [...]

How To Build A Relationship That Lasts Pt. 2

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Now that you have thrown away the list of requirements or “wish list”, let’s go to the next step in building a lasting relationship. Let them love and respect you as a person first. Don’t be too salty – As Christians we are considered by the bible as the salt of the earth. That means [...]

Should I Date A Man With No Religious Beliefs?

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If you have Christian beliefs I would strongly suggest you consider finding someone that believes the same thing. A relationship should be fun and enjoyable. If he/she is pessimistic, that in itself is no fun, despite their beliefs. It is important for you to hold on to your faith and not be swayed by another [...]