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Sharing Valentines Day LOVE Throughout the Year

by Marlon on February 15, 2013

What does FAMILY mean to you?

How important is FAMILY?

What do you value most about your FAMILY?

Sharing Valentines LOVE Every Day

 I encourage you to answer these questions because it’s easy to get caught up in the fast-pace of hectic schedules, urgent deadlines, and non-stop busy work.

Personally, I can relate because I’ve been there where the days fly by with the months becoming distant memories as the years continue to roll on.

So how are you balancing life in managing the pressures of work, paying bills, staying healthy and experiencing loving relationships?

This is the $1 million question because we’ve all been challenged where we feel like there just isn’t enough time to get everything done.

So what’s the solution to ensure that your FAMILY is not at the bottom of your to-do list?

One possibility is making the commitment to communicate your love with at least one family member every day.

You can express your love while enjoying a meal together.  You can pick up the phone and call someone to say, “I was just thinking about you and I want you to know that I appreciate you.”  And for the high-tech generation, yes you can even post a facebook message, send an email, or write a quick text message letting a family member know how much you care.

It doesn’t have to be something huge to communicate your love because it’s the little things in life that truly matter.  People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.

We all want to feel love and be appreciated.

You are blessed with loved ones in your life.

Schedule the meal, pick up the phone, or send a text message to share your love with Your FAMILY.

Can you imagine what will happen when you start reaching out to a loved one every day?… Your relationships will grow tighter and stronger.

Let’s do this because having healthy relationships will enhance the quality of your life.

Are you up for the opportunity?

I am.

This is important because the younger generation will see, by our example, just how special FAMILY really is.

Remember, the younger generation is watching us so let’s model the importance of sharing love with family.

They deserve to experience a tight and loving FAMILY.

Communicate Your Love!

Marlon

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The Power of Family Traditions

by Marlon on April 30, 2012

From a young child to an adult, I can vividly remember my family holiday dinners at my grandparents’ home.

Every Thanksgiving and Christmas, our entire family (my parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, all of my cousins, brothers and me) would gather together in the dining room to recite 23rd Psalm and bless the food before we began eating dinner.

Family Traditions are Special

Wow!  I remember it so clearly…

My grandmother would be sitting at one end of the long table and my grandfather would be sitting at the other end.

All the adults would be sitting at the table and the children would be standing around the table because we ate in another room.

 

(It was real cool when I became old enough to sit at the grown folks’ table. (smile))

We would all hold hands and my grandmother would begin reciting the 23rd Psalm.   And everyone would join in with her.  (Ok, let me be honest.  When I was a young child, I would just mouth the words.  But over time, I memorized the entire 23rd Psalm by heart.)

To this day, I still find comfort in reciting the 23rd Psalm.

Every night, before Jade and Cory go to sleep, Syreeta and I read a book to them and then we all say our prayers.

Tonight was special because we selected The Beginner’s Bible for the night-night story and as I was flipping through the pages, I landed on page 190 entitled, “The Lord is My Shepherd.”

Right when I saw the title, I smiled and told Jade and Cory about how when I was their age that their great-grandmother would lead us in reciting 23rd Psalm every Thanksgiving, Christmas and any other family holiday dinner.

They smiled and then I recited “The 23rd Psalm.”

“The Lord is my Shepherd.  I shall not want.  He maketh me lie down in green pastures.  He leads me besides the still waters.  He restoreth my soul.  He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name sake.  Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.  For thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.  Thy preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies.  Thy anoint my head with oil.  My cup runneth over.  Surely, goodness and mercy will  follow me all the days of my life.  And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever and ever. Amen.”

I feel strength every time I recite the 23rd Psalm.

Does this scripture impact you too?

What memories from your childhood make you smile?

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Is it Just Me Or is Time Moving Faster?

April 13, 2012

What’s Happening With Time? Does it feel like time is moving faster and faster each day? Think about it… Today is Friday, April 13, 2012 and it was 104 days ago when we were just getting ready to bring in the NEW year on December 31st! 104 days ago! And before we know it, summer [...]

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My Son’s 2-year-old Birthday is Today… Where Did the Time Go?

March 31, 2012

Have you ever asked yourself, “Where did the time go?” I’m sure you have because we all can relate to feeling like time is moving fast. Time is our most precious commodity and TODAY I was reminded of just how important time really is. Today is my son Cory’s birthday. He was born at 11:34pm [...]

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Making the Most of Your Time

February 29, 2012

Is it just me or does it feel like life is moving SUPER fast?   Have you ever asked yourself the question: “Where did the time go?”   How are you staying focused on being intentional with your time so you are completing your top priorities? The reason I ask these questions is because sometimes [...]

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Who Are You Really?

January 10, 2012

Isn’t it interesting how when you first meet someone, everything seems “perfect” because it’s new, fresh and exciting. But as time goes on, people get comfortable and remove their “best” image so you now see the “real” deal. And sometimes, you are shocked because the “real” person is not who you originally thought he or [...]

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2012 — A NEW Beginning!

January 3, 2012

Happy New Year! So the NEW Year is Here! What does that really mean to you?   How is this year going to be different from previous years?   How will you keep the excitement rolling? For me, I love NEW Beginnings because there is a fresh start where I reflect on the past, learn [...]

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Are You REALLY Receiving My Love?

December 19, 2011

Why are couples having so many challenges in their relationships? How can a couple be so much in love during their honeymoon and end up in divorce court? Where is the disconnect? These are some deep questions!   So what are the answers?  What do you think? In my marriage, I’ve experienced a range of emotions… [...]

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Do I Love You More, Less or the Same as When We First Met?

December 13, 2011

Do I Love You More, Less or the Same as When We First Met? This is a deep question. Having been married for 5.5 years, I know that I’m traveling toward a potentially huge argument based on how I answer this question.  (Smile) Well before I can honestly answer this question, I must remember my [...]

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The Gift of Thanksgiving!

November 24, 2011

Did you enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner?  The food smells so good. Did you eat too much? What an amazing gift Thanksgiving represents?… A time when families and friends are intentional as they come together to fellowship and celebrate their relationships. Today was very special to me because I asked an intriguing question of myself, “Beyond [...]

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