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My father (like most fathers) always taught me that a man is someone who stands by his principles, someone who lives with integrity and puts his family before himself. That last one is important, because as a young boy, it’s your pops who provides you with security. - Steven Crowder
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LOVE, MARRIAGE & PARTNERSHIP | THE REVIEW is a monthly publication sponsored by MR & MRS KING that focuses on married couples that are in partnership with each other through service and/or business to their communities and abroad. The goal of the LMP | THE REVIEW is to inspire readers to look at the essence of partnership in marriage as shared by exemplary couples, ultimately moving readers to actively define, develop,
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It’s mid-year! We encourage you to look at where you are and where you decided to be at the beginning of the year, and truly celebrate the goals that you set, take responsibility to stay on track, and simply be grateful for it all. As we honor great men and share love across many platforms, we charge you to value the gift of time and embrace the journey of significance. IN THIS ISSUE OF LOVE, MARRIAGE & PARTNERSHIP THE REVIEW, be inspired to use a few new things, get organized, or take your love experience to a new level of being, giving and having. COUPLES IN PARTNERSHIP This feature is the heart of the publication, so become acquainted with phenomenal couples from all over that are building businesses and serving their communities through a loving partnership. DATE NIGHT IDEAS Do more than flirt with the idea of Date Nights, make a commitment. These sweet notions will spark dedication for that much desired QT whether you’re single, just having fun, or in a committed relationship. ON THE LOOKOUT Consider yourself well informed of this set of business owners and public figures that are impacting their respective fields with grace, style and so much more. The views expressed by featured individuals are independent of LMP and its publishers.
VALOR VALOR VALOR VALOR VALOR “A great man does not seek applause or place; he
seeks for truth; he seeks the road to happiness, and what he ascertains, he gives to others.” - Robert Green Ingersoll
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A FORCE OF MIGHT, POWER, RICHES, OR VIRTUE – VALOR Honoring great men is to acknowledge their value, appreciate their efforts and edify the significance of their accomplishments. The essence of who they are is what needs to be spoken to with respect. It is independent of what they do or have. Understanding this builds the spirit of man and aids in a greater realization of worth and ability. Acknowledgement of value is like offering a welcome basket of peace, dismantling reservations, privacy, stubbornness, defensiveness, and selfishness. It nurtures the humbleness that proceeds might and power. When efforts are appreciated, joy is a result. There is nothing more fulfilling for a man than to have the ability to do for those that he cares for, however that fulfillment is shortlived if it is not accompanied with the joy that comes from appreciation for his efforts. Gratitude is truly the seed for more. Not more riches just in a tangible sense, but something far greater. Showing genuine appreciation for a man’s efforts is the exercise that multiplies reciprocity. It builds a readiness and eagerness to do more, give more, learn more, be more attentive, and communicate more. Accomplishments become significant only because of a man’s habit and will to do good for the sake of others. It is these accomplishments that warrant edification. A man does not have to be liked to be edified. The evidence of his impact in the lives of others can hardly be denied or overlooked. Edification of a man is to honor his ways (character), not his work. His discipline of thought and will is what creates the impact and demands change – a change in those that he helps and change within himself. The measure of impact or force of a great man can be determined not only by the direct number of people he is able to touch but by how many leaders of leaders he is able to duplicate. The greatest form of honor is to take the value given to you, apply it in your own efforts to be your best, and teach someone else to do the same. Great Man of Valor, we acknowledge you, we appreciate you, we edify you, and we honor you.
CARLOTTA TAYLOR is not just a survivor of child abuse, but has grown into what we come to know as our thriver against all odds who no longer flinches at adversity, but overcomes with authority. Despite growing up in and out of foster care homes and shelters, Carlotta has adapted, persevered and overcome her circumstances. Decades later, by deciding to say “Yes” to herself, Ms Taylor has piece by piece faced her biggest adversary - the brokenness. She has healed not only herself, but thousands through her outreach and influence.
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TAYLOR Getting to the heart of the matter has always been what Carlotta is about. With fifteen years of law enforcement experience, that desire to find the unadulterated truth burns in her like an unquenchable fire. She holds a Bachelor’s in Social Services, a Master’s in Science and Leadership, and is the founder of a nonprofit organization for foster youth, Somebody Step In. Carlotta is also a certified speaker, trainer, and coach with The John Maxwell Team, and the author of the best-selling book No More Flinching. Everyone is encouraged to become apart of The Heart of the Matter community, because it’s where people bond worldwide, sharing powerful stories, prevailing over adversity.
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Dismiss every misconception that you have about dating, Be open-minded, and expect to have fun! Who says that Dating has to be anything other than what you want it to be? No oneit’s up to you how creative you want your predetermined moment of eminence to be! It is also important to note that Dating is for anyone: married, engaged, and yes, SINGLE.
TAKE A RANDOM DAY TRIP A date night can be a daytime adventure. You likely have many options depending on where you live in the world. You also have many Facebook groups and options for looking up interesting day trips. Find something out of your comfort zone and go exploring. DIY PAINT NIGHT Buy some canvases and paints, look up a painting tutorial on YouTube, and paint at home together for your at home date night! It doesn’t matter if you’re not artistic or your painting comes out looking nothing like the original, just being creative can be so fun and relaxing.
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FOOD TRUCK ROUNDUPS The thing that I love about food truck roundups is that you can get a variety of different foods and try them all. There's also no arguing over where to go and whose cravings are the most important. So even though you're celebrating your husband, you can still get something that you want to eat as well. There is a food truck to fit both of your dinner desires. COMEDY SHOW Research has shown that couples who laugh together are happier across the board. It seems obvious when I type it all out. Some of our most memorable date nights have been ones when I remember laughing together. Whether it was at a comedy routine, over a movie or just sharing stories and jokes with each other. We’ve loved late night dates to The Improvables, right here in the community. We also loved going to Wiseguys and love that they have a two for one ticket deal online to make it a cheaper price.
To love her is to educate the commanding post that will educate a nation!
VISION IS THE ART OF SEEING WHAT IS INVISIBLE TO OTHERS.
- Jonathan Swift
P eggy C. BATTLE A CHERISHED JEWEL
Purpose gives meaning to life. There are those rare jewels that are pulled from their resting place, refined and masterfully crafted to serve and be cherished. Peggy Ann Battle was one amazing woman that made everyone feel loved, at home, and cared for. She was one of those rare jewels. Peggy lived her life servicing the masses and made helping others look like a breeze, because to her, it was. Her attitude of compassionate service was demonstrated in everything she did, from being a wife and mother to being an employee, supervisor and friend. Her work ethics was top of the line and her inner strength put many in awe. She met her husband in high school and he was smitten as soon as he laid eyes on her and the chase began. Following high school, she lived in New Jersey until her boyfriend, Henry Battle, came home from Vietnam. They became one on June 11, 1968, and from this union came three children, Tonya, Erica, and Travis. Peggy’s career was spent in the IT industry, working at ITT, Mackey Communications and later retiring from Flextronics in 2008. After retirement she continued to serve others and would go near and far to help them live their best lives asking for nothing in return, because she believed it was her Godly duty to do so. One word…LOVE. Service, love, and dedication are simply who she was. Peggy faithfully served her church, Faith Temple Baptist Church, for over 45 years and served her lifetime as the masterfully crafted jewel cherished as a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend and much more. It may not always be easy, but as a person of faith, God calls upon you to serve others and bring His light to them. “And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” Hebrews 13:16
“She met her husband in high school and he was smitten as soon as he laid eyes on her and the chase began. Following high school, she lived in New Jersey until her boyfriend, Henry Battle, came home from Vietnam. They became one on JUNE 11, 1968,”
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Creativity is like a wildfire - it can start as a small spark but has the capacity to spread into every area of your life and others! If you’ve been in a stale place for any length of time, we encourage you to get moving. May we suggest something aggressive yet fun to fire up some intrinsic motivation that we believe will ultimately push you towards the realization of a truly worthy ideal. Set your mind on creating 30 New Things within a specific timeframe. These things can be 30 new outfits/hairstyles, craft projects, letters to a loved one, implementations of an investment strategy, live videos or food dishes. YOU DECIDE! Check out the guidelines below to get yourself creatively moving towards action and peace.
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Determine what things you will HAVE to do daily. Also identify what things you’ll have to give up or go without doing. The idea behind #30NewThings is implementation, and not perfection. You want to spark your curiosity and creativity by actively engaging in something new and fun. Do not become so focused on accurate execution, and leave room for spontaneity and uniqueness. Make a decision to get moving towards something new; in this case, 30 new things! happy adventures
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WHAT IS THE MEANING OF MARRIAGE TO YOU? Marriage to us means being willing to lay down who we were BEFORE the vows (as individuals) and making a conscience effort to develop our lives together as one AFTER the vows. WHAT DOES "BECOMING ONE" MEAN TO YOU AND WHAT DO YOU DO TO WORK TOWARDS IT? “Becoming one” means we make decisions about everything that concerns our lives and marriage ‘together’. We constantly work towards that goal by being totally aware, applying our listening skills. We resist the urge to speak before completely listening to each other’s point of view. It starts with laying down our EGOs and listening with on assumption. Once that happens, it works out well because we have effective communication. WHAT IS THE MOST REWARDING THING THAT YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED TOGETHER? Our MOST REWARDING accomplishment is our children. We both entered the marriage with our daughters Tailiah and Kiera. After being told by the Dr. that we couldn’t conceive our own children together, we trusted and believed GOD. He blessed us with not only our daughter Morgan, but also our son Tyler, both miracles from Heaven. We are blessed.
HOW DO YOU GROW YOURSELVES WITHIN THE RELATIONSHIP? HOW DO YOU GROW THE RELATIONSHIP? We grow ourselves in the relationship by constantly reading, studying and applying the principles we learn in mindset/personal development. The better we know ourselves, we can quickly recognize triggers that don’t serve the marriage and can apply a different strategy. We grow our relationship by recognizing that we, as individuals, are evolving and growing. Knowing this allows us to apply more patience for who we are and who we are becoming. HOW DO YOU NOT FOCUS ON THE SUBJECTIVE AND RELATIVE STUFF AROUND YOU AND FOCUS ON THE TRUTH? The first thing we learned to do was identify truth. Once you know it, it can be focused on. We’ve had many circumstances in our lives where pain, obstacles and disappointments took place, but God’s promises aren’t, “No and Maybe so.” His promises are, “Yes and Amen!” We know that our minds don’t know the difference between a real or synthetic thought, and we also know that God has given us what “things to think on”, (Philippians 4:8). It is with this knowledge and understanding that we focus on truth. WHO DO YOU SEE WHEN YOU SEE YOUR SPOUSE? Dexter: When I see Tonya, I see a POWERFUL, PASSIONATE leader who has done many tremendous things and changed a lot of lives but hasn’t scratched the surface of her impact. Her influence has a global effect. Tonya: When I see Dexter, I see a man every Daddy wants for his little girl and grandchildren. Dexter is full of LOVE, DRIVE and AMBITION, accompanied with COMPASSION that he is not afraid to show. He is our family’s motivation to Push, Press and Release.
WHAT ARE SOME BENEFITS OF HAVING A SHARED VISION? Benefits of a shared vision not only compresses energy and power, but also time. When your energy/power (individually) becomes aligned together, you can expedite the time it takes to reach the vision. HOW DO YOU SOLVE PROBLEMS/ BRING SOLUTIONS IN THE RELATIONSHIP?
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We solve problems and bring solutions by recognizing that we both have an opinion about the situation and the desired outcome. We contribute to what we know as a “shared pool of meaning”, where we both share our thoughts, opinions, and desires. It is through this conversation that we reach a decision. This has proven to be the best working strategy for us…, finding the middle ground. However, if Dexter feels strong about something and as the head of the household, his decision is what we go with, out of obedience to God regarding family structure. WHAT IS A QUOTE OR SCRIPTURE THAT YOU BOTH USE AS YOU FUNCTION IN PARTNERSHIP? We believe that this scripture aligns with who we are and what we believe: Song of Solomon 6:3 – I am my beloved’s, and my beloved is mine.
“We may not know you but we know what’s in you” and they ask audiences this simple question, “Are you up for the challenge”? Dexter & Tonya Scott
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IT MAY COME AS A SURPRISE TO SOME THAT MERELY TALKING, THE EXCHANGE OF WORDS AND THOUGHTS BETWEEN TWO OR MORE PEOPLE, DOES NOT EQUATE TO COMMUNICATION - EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION THAT IS.
Consider these seven habits as you establish and/or grow your relationships. LISTEN WITHOUT CONDEMNATION: Whenever you are engaging in a conversation, remember that the other person trusts you enough to share with you with no fear of judgement. Even if you don’t say anything that is viewed as judgmental during the conversation, guard your thoughts against judgement. Not doing so could impact your thoughts, feelings, or actions towards them later on.
AVOID CRAFTINESS: If you find yourself letting a conversation brew well before it actually takes place, where you craft the other person’s responses, you are unnecessarily tampering with your emotions. Avoid being emotionally disturbed and viewing the other person inappropriately because of comments you’ve developed in your own mind. Allow the other person to communicate with you in their own truth. TALK WITHOUT COVETOUSNESS: It is not a comfortable feeling to genuinely engage in a conversation only to be met with words that are dripping with thirst. Refrain from abusing someone’s listening ear with words and thoughts that stem from longing and desiring what someone else has.
USE WORDS WITH NO COATING: At times, you may feel as if you cannot be completely truthful because you fear that you will hurt them. When this happens, you may find yourself sprinkling sugar over your words to avoid telling the whole truth. Coating your words can be misleading for them and restricting for you. There is a way to use your words wisely, and still be completely truthful.
DODGE THE COPOUT: The copout is that opportune, yet evasive moment where you find yourself using phrases like whatever, that’s okay, or I don’t care. The irony is that it is not whatever, it is not okay, and you do care. We often find ourselves using these elementary colloquialisms, not because we don’t feel like talking at that particular time, but because we have not learned how to communicate beyond our feelings. Depending on the value of the relationship, you have three options: say nothing (some comments and behaviors don’t deserve your response), agree to talk at a better time, talk through whatever the problem is.
BE CAREFUL WITH YOUR WORDS: Being that opportunities wrapped in a particular set of circumstances do not present themselves more than once, you must choose your words wisely. Justifying what you say using, “I just have to speak my mind…” is acceptable only when you are choosing to allow your spirit to control your mind. Too often, when we “speak our mind”, we are really speaking from a place where we choose to allow our emotions to control our thoughts.
TAKE CONTROL: Taking control is not about dominating the conversation or dictating the other person’s thoughts or feelings. Honestly, that type of behavior and thinking typically yields an unfavorable outcome. Instead, being responsible and taking control of your thoughts, words, and actions places you in a much more effective position for communicating. Maintaining positivity while truthfully sharing what you think and feel will have a greater impact beyond the conversation.
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Right. Perhaps one of the things that consumes much of your time, thoughts, and feelings. It is a system of measure for your beliefs. You demand it, fight for it, and try to understand the hurt that comes from its abuse or disregard. When your view of it is recognized and valued, you celebrate the victory as if you are instituting a holiday. Question: What happens when you focus on who is right instead of what is right? More importantly, how much time have you spent on arguing about who is right, and not just the physical dialog but the mental and emotional dialog that you have with yourself. The result is usually a spiral of frustration that takes a while, if ever, to reach a solution. It becomes this backand-forth exchange, pulling past experiences or supposed instances to make an individual view more valid. The fact is you are both right. As valuable as your thoughts are, they only become impactful when they come into agreement with others with a focus towards something progressive. Time is something that we will never get again. Learn not to spend it arguing about who is right. Invest your time deciding on what is right, it is so much more valuable. If this discipline is foreign to you or if this is an area that you struggle with, consider these habits.
Start with the mindset that it’s all about “WE” and never about “me”. “WE WON” is always better than “i won”. Be willing to listen without your personal bias. Listening is hearing the other person along with their intentions and what they expect/need from you. Measure what is right by what is needed to reach the goal. Arguing about who is right has a limited view compared to the big picture. It’s the difference between portrait mode, landscape and an aerial view. Have a goal! Goals give a sense of direction and purpose. The discipline to work together towards a shared vision greatly enhances relationships. Find the glue to your communication. This will likely be found in the mutual desire to achieve the goal and the sense of fulfillment from the small successes gained along the way. Stop playing defense. The play is to move forward and get points on the board. Adamantly resting on being right stops the play and often moves you backwards. Connect by physically touching. This simple gesture clears the air of communication.
Gerard Howard has spent nearly two decades documenting the world of black college bands. After starting the internet’s dotcom for Black college bands (blackcollegebands.com) in 1998, Howard spends weekends every fall traveling from city to city showcasing the legacy of HBCU Bands. “Before I began covering bands, most media outlets on the field were only covering sports. My focus was strictly the bands,” says Howard. “As a kid I used to watch HBCU football on BET every Saturday night just to see the bands. Where BET ended is where I began. Growing up in New Orleans, besides Southern and Grambling, we didn’t know what other bands sounded like. We would only hear rumors of them. My job was to show others what they looked and sounded like.” Since that time, Howard has photographed hundreds of games and has expanded to documenting via film. Added to that, he has interviewed legendary band greats such as William P. Foster of Florida A&M University, Isaac Greggs of Southern University, as well as Jackson State University’s Lewis Liddell. In the HBCU Band World, Howard is credited with coining the phrase “Zero Quarter” and the classic matchup between Jackson State and Southern University, “The Boombox Classic”.
Self-trained, Howard is known for an in-the-trenches style of photography. A gritty approach that shows the intensity and aggression of sport that he calls The Marchingsport. As a result, he has had work featured in Vibe magazine and is also frequently used as a reference by national publications when they cover bands. Furthermore, Gerard’s work has been featured in Stanley Nelson’s documentary, Tell Them We are Rising, as well as in the permanent collection of the Mississippi Museum of Art. In 2018, one of his videos was included in an HBCU exhibit at the Smithsonian’s Museum of African American History. Because of his attention to detail and highquality videography, his videos are often noticed and shared by celebrities via social media and major online publications. With a new-found interest in art, Howard’s subjects expanded to fine art photography and resulted in his participation in solo and group shows in Jackson and New Orleans. As a nature and landscape photographer, Gerard has traveled the world from Iceland to Antarctica building a portfolio of both well-known landmarks and cityscapes. Howard’s current sites include bandhead. org, a social networking site for bands, and MARCHINGSPORT.COM, which features his most up-to-date and archived videos of HBCU Bands. A member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Howard currently lives in Jackson, Mississippi, where he works as a webmaster. He can also be heard Monday-Friday on WJSU as an on-air jazz radio personality. In 2014, his show Jazz Reflections was also put into syndication on SiriusXM (Channel 142). He also performs as a bass drummer with Southern Komfort Brass Band.
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A Taste of Melanin is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Ashlee and Stephaney discussing lifestyle, relationships, business and more. Their goal is to uplift and motivate black women and men to live and be the best version of themselves. Also, to bring awareness to what young black women deal with in the dating world. Lastly, to shine a light on being authentic and how you shouldn’t feel guilty for wanting the best for yourself. They are also really big on getting the males perspective on everyday life situations.
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As a Creative Director with over 10 years of experience in marketing, branding, and design, Hoa has worked alongside companies that have generated over a quarter billion dollars in sales. “How I got here wasn't so likely nor something I could have ever planned for.” After getting laid off from his corporate job in 2017, Hoa was faced with a decision that would drastically change the trajectory of his life. He said yes to an opportunity to do graphic design for a startup online educational company. Consequently packing his computer, and shipping everything he had to Miami, FL. Although he was ambitious, Hoa admitted that he had 0% experience with design, but committed to putting in the hours every single day to teach himself and to get better. “My brother once said to me ‘You’ll never be able to be the smartest in the room, but you can always guarantee that no one in that room outworks you.’ This is a value that has always served me extremely well.” In 2019, he met an incredible CMO who has helped many companies in the network marketing space reach the billion dollar mark, who has since taken Hoa under his wing as a mentee. Hoa is also the cofounder of the startupkit, a boutique branding and marketing agency that he built on the side. His mission and purpose in life is to use all the gifts, talents, and resources that God has afforded him in order to positively impact the next generation and empower them to reach their highest human potential.
Felix Anderson is a trusted leadership advisor, business coach, spiritual thought leader, and founder of the "Wake Your Successful Self Up" movement, reaching thousands globally each year.
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It's me, Felix, and my Godgiven purpose is to help leaders like you level-up their faith, language, and strategy to reach their personal and professional goals. I partner with purpose-driven professionals who have a vision but need clarity on how to execute a plan. I speak the truth, and I expect results.
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LEGEND MARONALD MCDOUGLE MARONALD MCDOUGLE has a career that only a few people have had the privilege of performing - he is a Camera Diver for NASA with Bastion Technologies. In this position, he supports astronaut training and test operations at NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Lab (NBL) in Houston, TX. He is the third African American diver in this position and currently he is the only African American diver. He is also the only diver who is a native of Mississippi. He recently celebrated his 25th anniversary working with our nation’s Space Program and his 20th anniversary as a diver. McDougle is multi-talented when it comes to diving. In addition to camera diving, he’s also a member of the NBL Mockup Maintenance Dive Team. He conducts monthly and annual space station mockup inspections, as well as refurbishment and reconfiguration of the mockups. He works closely with the engineering team to ensure exact specifications are met to complete in-water support tasks.
McDougle didn’t begin his career with NASA as a diver. Before becoming a diver he worked for Boeing Aerospace Operations as an Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Weightless Environment Training Facility (WETF) Suit Technician. In this position he maintained and repaired the EMU training suits (white astronaut suits) and related equipment worn by astronauts to train in the pool in preparation for their “spacewalks”. He suited up the astronauts who were scheduled to perform spacewalks and performed pre-checks before the suited crewmembers entered the pool to perform their training. He worked as a suit technician for one year before moving on to his next position, working in the EMU Tool Lab. In the EMU Tool Lab he prepared training tools for astronauts to use during their underwater training, preparing them for when they would have to use the tools while making repairs during their spacewalks. He enjoyed working in this department but felt there was something else out there for him. He stayed in this department for six months. It wouldn’t be long before a position opened in the dive team department with NASA contractor Bastion Technologies. When McDougle learned of this position, he began preparing for it. He completed his Professional Association of Diver Instructors (PADI) certification which is required training to fulfill the dive position. The strenuous PADI Certification training consisted of swimming 75 feet underwater without tanks, holding his breath, treading water for ten minutes and swimming 808 feet across the pool in 12 minutes. He also had to perform this test out in open water.
McDougle began his new career with the NBL Mockup Maintenance Team as a fabricator/diver. As a member of this team he fabricates/builds Space Shuttle and Space Station Lab Mockups, as well as building parts for the mockups which are placed into the pool and used by the astronauts as they train for their spacewalks. McDougle also performs underwater repairs to the mockups. He had to perform rescue training where he would have to retrieve a person laying on the bottom of the 40 feet deep pool and bring the person back to the topside of the pool. He dives 5 – 6 times per week; camera diving is 2 hours 10 minutes underwater for each session; maintenance days he can be underwater up to 4 hours. He has accrued over 3000 dive hours. As a camera diver he records underwater astronaut training for them to review later as they prepare to go to space. The astronauts train in the pool because it is the closest thing to a weightless environment for the most realistic training here on earth. McDougle is a native of Moss Point, MS and was recently honored by the Moss Point Visionary Circle with the Living Legend Award at the 7th Annual Living Legends Ball. McDougle has been happily married to his wife Sharon for 27 years and they have two children – Dominique (daughter) and Corbin (son).
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KELSIE There is a saying that states we ought to give people their flowers before they transition to the next life. I believe we should strive to do this daily to the best of our ability so the people we care for know the value they bring to our life. With that being said, I want to say Happy Father’s Day to the perfect father for me, Dr. Steven D. Kelsie. The love, strength, perseverance, wisdom, knowledge, and walk with God inspires me to be better and to carry the legacy you started with the same integrity and character you possesses. You are such a great blessing to everyone you come into contact with and I hope to be as great as you! Love you my daddy! Signed a grateful daughter, Dominique N. Kelsie
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AUSTIN JR. has served his family for 89 years and counting. We Salute him for being consistent, loving and building generational wealth. Happy Father’s Day to LARSON STREET’S LEGEND.
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the seven habits of STATE THE GOAL Write a clearly defined goal of what you desire with a specific date.
IDENTIFIY PEOPLE NEEDED These are people that have achieved what you are trying to accomplish, believe in your success and are willing to assist you. Note: you do not have to know these people before you start. Just know that they will be presented to you when it’s time. DEVELOP A PLAN See yourself as if you’ve already achieved your goal. Write a plan of action that you feel will help you reach your goal. Note: Expect that a better plan will present itself to you and be willing to change. IDENTIFY THE OBSTACLES Be honest with yourself and list six things (including your own limiting habits) that will try to stop you from reaching your goal. Note: Write these obstacles on a sheet of paper and burn it. LIST THE SKILLS NEEDED Consider the skills that you are not willing or able to outsource in order to achieve your goal. LIST THE REWARD(S) Consider how you will celebrate the achievement of your goal and receive that joy with grace.
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IDENTIFY BENCHMARKS Consider the benchmarks as checkpoints that you will reach along the way. Celebrate them as self-confidence builders towards your goal.
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LOVE GOD AND BUILD A RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM. This must be priority over all other things. It is not possible to know God and not love Him, and it is impossible to love someone else and not love God. Establishing a loving relationship with God will properly equip you with the strength and wisdom to truly love your husband with an unconditional lovean Agape love. Furthermore, the love that you have for God allows you to accept His commands, and grow in understanding of His word. As your relationship with God grows, so will it with your husband as God shows you how to submit to your husband as unto Christ.
LET YOUR THOUGHTS, WORDS, AND ACTIONS ALWAYS BE POSITIVE OF HIM. This requires self-discipline on many levels. It has often been said that when we do things, we do them three times: in our mind, in our words, and in our actions. Often, there is much emphasis on guarding what we say or do, because those are external things that others can see. However, our thoughts are internal which only God can see. Don’t allow negative thoughts to build up against what you know is true about your husband – that he is your good and perfect gift from the Lord, and that he is fearfully and wonderfully made. Through prayer, fasting, meditation, and God’s word, tear down the strongholds that have built themselves up in regard to your husband so that your words and actions may always be positive both publicly and privately.
LOVE YOURSELF AND HAVE AN INCREASING DESIRE TO BETTER YOURSELF. The better woman that you become, his inspiration to be better is also increased. He sees you as a suitable helper, a true partner – one who completes him as opposed to competes with him. By focusing on positive change within yourself, your husband will view you as someone to be honored, instead of feeling like you’re trying to change him. Also, it may be necessary to tell him that you are working to make yourself better, so that you can be a better help to him.
HONOR HIM AS THE PRIEST, PROVIDER, AND PROTECTOR OF YOUR HOME. To do so requires trust and faith in God at an optimum level. Perhaps this is the area where submission is exercised the most, because it requires a great deal of sacrifice. As the priest of the home, your husband must be respected as the mediator between God and the family. Respect your husband as the one who provides the vision and goals for your family – not just a provider of resources. Understand that God will provide your husband with the vision. Your work is found in his vision. This is not to disregard your goals and dreams. When you sacrifice your personal ambitions, you’ll understand that God has made provisions for your gifts to be used and desires fulfilled in the work that He has given your husband. As the protector of your home, your husband’s fortification addresses anything that may infringe upon the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of your family. If you feel or see that these components are not present in your husband, pray that God develops these things in him.
BELIEVE IN AND BUILD UP THE MAN THAT HE IS TO BE. It is vital that you always keep a positive image of who your husband is to be. This takes work on your part, but it’s worth it in the end. There will be moments where it’s easy to see your husband’s weaknesses or areas you feel he needs to grow in, but trust in God to mold and change him. Continue to build him up, encourage him, speak to and treat him like the man that he is to become. Also, be careful not to compare him to anyone else. Ultimately, you want him to be his best self, who God designed him to be – which is more than what you may desire him to be within a moment.
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PRAY FOR HIM. Be attentive to your husband’s needs, desires, strengths, and weaknesses in a way that you can prayerfully ask God to address. When you do so, you allow God to use all of His resources to touch the areas of your husband that you’re praying for. Have peace in knowing that you have no power to change anything about your husband, but God gives you the power and authority to pray for him and help him through God’s strength. PLACE HIM AS YOUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD. Yes, place him before the children, the household chores, work-related duties, and all the other things that attempt to press their way in front of your husband. Establishing and maintaining this priority is one way of fostering peace, better communication, and productivity within your home and relationship.
20 TOUGH QUESTIONS WITH A HIGH RETURN Of the tens of thousands of choices that you make during the day, consider your current position and ask yourself “Am I answering the right questions?” Your results are a direct reflection of your choices, and those choices are based on the questions that you answer. Take time to answer the following questions. Allow yourself to be honest. What you give in response will yield an even greater return.
1 - WHAT DO YOU WANT? 2 - WHY DO YOU WANT IT? 3 - WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO SACRIFICE TO HAVE IT? 4 - HOW BIG DO YOU WANT TO DREAM? 5 - HOW MUCH DO YOU WANT TO ENVISION? 6 - HOW MUCH DO YOU WANT TO SERVE? 7 - HOW MUCH DO YOU WANT TO BELIEVE? 8 - HOW MUCH ARE YOU WILLING TO FORGET? 9 - WILL YOU BE MORE AFRAID (WITH REVERENCE) OF LOOSING THE OPPORTUNITY THAN FEAR OF THE OBSTACLE ITSELF? 10 - WILL YOU REFUSE TO GIVE YOURSELF A PLAN OF RETREAT? 11 - WILL YOU REFUSE TO DIE IN THE PRESENCE OF RESOURCES? 12 - WHAT RESOURCES WILL YOU CHOOSE TO HONOR? 13 - WILL YOU EMBRACE TIME AS THE GIFT THAT IT IS? 14 - WHO DO YOU NEED TO FORGIVE? 15 - WILL YOU FORGIVE YOUR OFFENDER AND COVER THE OFFENSE WITH LOVE 16 - WILL YOU EMBRACE FAILURE AS A GIFT? 17 - WILL YOU CHOOSE TO BELIEVE THE TRUTH ABOUT YOURSELF? 18 - WILL YOU CHOOSE TO LOVE AT ALL TIMES? 19 - WILL YOU KEEP GOD AS THE SOURCE? 20 - WHAT IS YOUR RESPONSE TO GOD ASKING, “WHAT SHALL I DO FOR THEE?”
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