Boy Meets Girl - A Shoe Love Story

It’s our 18^th month anniversary of marriage, and we believe it’s important to continue dating each other while you’re married, even if it’s simple (cues Lauryn Hill’s “The Sweetest Thing”). 

Relationships are supposed to fun, challenging and life-giving. 

Maybe you're in a rut and looking to spice things up. We have a few, easy steps (for husbands and wives) that will keep the flame burning in your heart  and marriage.  It goes a little something like this…

Try a coffee date. It's simple and sweet.

Girls love flowers.

Wear some nice cologne (preferably her favorite scent that drives her crazy!

Make him say "WOW!" when you step out of the car.

Allow him to see your inner and natural beauty.

Listen intently and stay engaged in the conversation.

Speak each other's love language. 

Hold each other close and gaze into each other's eyes

Walk hand in hand, heart to heart, forever.

Need a few more tips? Try these:

A Guys's Guide to Dating His Wife

1. Be romantic.

2. Be present.

3. Be FLY!

4. Be yourself.

How to Date Your Husband...for life.

1. Be open

2. Be flirty

3. Be beautiful inside and out

4. Just be… allow him to lead. It’s your time to relax and savor the moment.

We'd love to hear your ideas for dating your spouse. Feel free to share them for a chance to win a new pair of Testosterone shoes, courtesy of Bronx Diba Luchiny Shoes!

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THAT'S MY JAM! - Love Songs

You know that feeling you get when hear your favorite song? Or better yet, your favorite song that you haven't heard in a long time? Yup...that one. 

I found my old cd case this week and one of the CDs was from one of my favorite male vocalists - Will Downing. He and Rachelle Ferrell recorded one of the best love songs of all time - "Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This." I played it this morning on the way to work and thought of some other love songs that I really enjoy.

They are as follows (but in no particular order):

1. Love Came Down - Kari Jobe

We sang this one for our Christmas program at church and it's still resonating with us.

2. 143 - Musiq Soulchild

Musiq is one of the most creative songwriters of our generation. I love the storytelling aspect of this song.

3. Wanted - Hunter Hayes

My wife actually put me on to Hunter Hayes' music and I've been a fan ever since. The lyrics...man...

4. The Power of Love - Huey Lewis & The News

This is an "oldie but goodie" that has recently piqued my interest. May even do an updated cover of it. ;)

5. I Love Your Presence - Bethel Church

I'm captivated from the first chord of this song and the bridge is from another familiar song. Do you know what it is?

6. Let's Stay Together - Al Green

My wife and I had our first dance to this song when we started dating. :) And who doesn't love some Al Green?!

7. Treasure - Bruno Mars

One of our favorite songs from one of the greatest performers of our time! (i.e. My wife is saved in my phone as Treasure, so that just tells ya right there...#jussayin)

8. Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This - Will Downing & Rachelle Farrell

In my opinion, this is one of the best duets of all time. I usually vibe to the groove first, but the lyrics got me. I've heard this song a million times and I guess I never really paid attention to what they were really saying. #grownfolksmusic

9. How He Loves Us - Jesus Culture arrangement

I've heard this song performed by many different artists, but there is something really special on this arrangement...

10. YOUR Love Song

Love songs mean different things to different people. What's YOUR favorite love song and why? Post the link or lyrics if possible! 

I got a ROCK for Christmas!?

I know this story is late but you gotta hear this!

During the Christmas holidays, Christia and I were invited to a couples' Christmas party by some good friends of ours. We were going to play games, eat dinner, listen to music and exchange Secret Santa gifts. The host made it really easy for everyone. Guys were to purchase a gift of $10 or less and the girls were to do the same.

Christia and I both found some really cool gifts and were excited to exchange them at the party.

This was one of the BEST Christmas parties! We had so much fun and laughed until our sides hurt!

At the end of the party, everyone could pick a gift from the table. I picked up a small gift bag that seemed to be relatively heavy. I wondered what it was. It was a rock! What?! The rock said "Courage is fear overcome by faith." I gotta admit…at first, I was bummed. I know I picked a good gift and I was excited to see what gift I would get. Never in a million years did I think I'd get a rock! lol.

But then it dawned on me. This rock or stone, for this matter, was more of a gift than I could imagine…

From November 2012 until December 2013, I experienced a year of crazy nightmares and dreams. In a previous post, I mentioned how 95% of these dreams were of fear and intimidation.

This rock was my gift from God, unbeknownst to whomever chose it, that I had the courage to overcome fear.

This story gets better…

At the beginning of this year, we were at our Wednesday night service at church when we noticed a Facebook post from another friend of ours that really stood out to us. He mentioned that he and his wife were going through a really tough time, financially, and were in need of some food.

Our church has a food pantry, so we hurried downstairs to ask the coordinator if we could grab a few items to take to our friends.

After church, we called them and told them we were on our way to their house. When we pulled up to their home, the husband of this particular family just broke down crying when he saw us. We couldn't imagine what they were going through but wanted to help any way possible.

He thanked us and said that he had to run back inside to get something for us. We were like "No! We just wanna help." But he insisted.

He came back outside and said "this has been in our house for some time now. This is your giant slayer rock." Christia and I looked at each other in disbelief. He had no idea how important a gift like that was to us...

God has a funny sense of humor, eh? :)

Needless to say, I'm building a rock collection, and for real this time...I'm happy (and grateful) about it.

Do you guys have any gifts that hold sentimental value to you and your family? Feel free to share with us here in the comments section below. Love you guys!