Starts With I Do

Starts With I Do Helping Christian women grow into the woman God called them ✨– even when marriage isn’t perfect 💍💔. Practical steps 📝 + spiritual growth 🙏
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21/04/2026

Twelve years ago, my husband and I made a decision that would change our lives.

We chose discipline over convenience.
We chose long-term over right now.

While others were upgrading cars, we were paying cash for what we could afford.
While others were out, we were staying in.
While others were spending, we were building.

And eventually… it paid off. 🏡

That journey is exactly why I do things differently for my clients today.

Because buying a home isn’t just paperwork and signatures — it’s the result of sacrifice, consistency, and commitment. It’s something to be proud of.

That’s why I celebrate my clients with a Welcome Home experience — because this moment deserves more than just a closing.

If you’ve been thinking about buying but feel like you’re “not ready yet,” here’s the truth:
Most people don’t start fully ready… they start committed.

And with the right plan, guidance, and strategy — homeownership is closer than you think.

Comment “HOME” or send me a message if you’re ready to start your journey. I’d love to help you get there. 🤍🏡 And be sure to check out Part 2 for her reaction

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07/04/2026

For so long, it was easy to pour into everyone else—my marriage, my children, my responsibilities—and slowly lose sight of me in the process.

But this season has been different.

For the past 4–5 months, I’ve been training for a half marathon (7 miles down in this clip 🙌🏽) and committing to becoming a healthier, stronger version of myself. I’m down 37 pounds, but more than that—I’ve gained discipline, self-control, and a deeper respect for my body and what it’s capable of.

Marriage and motherhood are beautiful callings, but they were never meant to be the only identity we carry. Taking care of myself isn’t selfish—it’s stewardship.

Because it’s not enough for me to just pour into my children and point them to Christ… I also want to model what it looks like to live with discipline, intention, and wholeness.

A better me = a better wife, a better mother, and a better example.

If you’ve been putting yourself on the back burner, this is your reminder: you matter too. Start small, stay consistent, and watch what God can do through your obedience. 💛

02/04/2026

They said it wasn’t possible… but they trusted the process anyway. 🙌🏽✨

For nearly 9 months, my clients stayed committed, followed every step, made the necessary changes, and didn’t give up—even when it felt far away. And today? They’re officially homeowners. 🏡🔑

This is what people don’t always see.
They see the keys… but not the discipline.
They see the smiles… but not the sacrifice.

The truth is, homeownership is still possible—you just need the right plan, the right guidance, and the willingness to stay the course.

And for me, this is bigger than real estate. This is about legacy. It’s about building something that lasts beyond you. “A wise man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children.”

Being able to celebrate my clients in moments like this will never get old. Because I know what this represents—not just for them, but for generations to come. ❤️

If you’ve been thinking about buying or selling but don’t know where to start, let’s talk. I’ll guide you, keep you on track, and celebrate you when you win.

📩 DM me “HOME” and let’s get you started.
And don’t forget to check out Part 2 to see their reaction 🥹🎉

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20/02/2026

We tried public school for two years.

And to be completely honest… it stretched us.

MJ was exposed to things we don’t believe in inside our home. Conversations we weren’t ready for. Ideas that didn’t align with our faith. And I remember having this overwhelming thought:

I have to choose how I’m going to fight for my child’s soul.

That might sound dramatic to some people.
But when you’re a parent, you understand.

The conviction for Christian education — whether private, homeschool, or some combination — became so strong that we couldn’t ignore it anymore. We had to figure something out.

By the grace of God, we found a university-model school.
He’s homeschooled two days a week and attends a Christian private school three days a week. The tuition is about half of a full-time program, which makes it possible for us.

It’s still hard.
Homeschooling is not easy.
It requires sacrifice, planning, patience, flexibility.

But it is incredibly rewarding.

I won’t pretend we have it all figured out. We’re learning. We’re adjusting. We’re praying through it.

But I do know this — when God convicts you about something regarding your children, you can’t un-hear it.

And sometimes obedience requires creativity.

So I’m curious…

Have you ever felt convicted to make a change for your child that felt inconvenient… but necessary?

If you homeschool, private school, public school, or are still deciding — I’d genuinely love to hear your experience.

Let’s talk about it respectfully. 🤍

19/02/2026

Looking back at this trip to Columbia reminds me of one of the most important lessons in marriage: always coming back to each other.

Marriage isn’t perfect. There are moments when life, stress, and distance can make you feel far apart. But the key isn’t walking in opposite directions or giving each other space out of frustration — it’s working together to close the gap, upgrade the connection, and show up for each other every single day.

Over the years, we’ve had our ups and downs, moments where we could have chosen distance… but we chose to lean in, communicate, and grow together instead. That’s what keeps a marriage thriving.

Sometimes love is grand gestures, other times it’s small choices repeated over and over. And sometimes, like this anniversary, it’s a reminder to celebrate the journey, the distance you’ve covered, and the commitment that keeps you coming back to one another.

Here’s to the imperfect, beautiful, and ever-growing journey of marriage. 💕

01/01/2026

This morning, before the sun was fully up, Marshall and I did something that reminded me of a powerful truth: the impossible becomes possible when you choose courage over comfort.

We stepped into the cold. The Impossible Life Cold Plunge.
It wasn’t easy. It wasn’t comfortable. But it was a declaration.

A declaration that we are not carrying fear, doubt, or hesitation into this new year.
A declaration that growth often feels uncomfortable at first.
A declaration that God meets us when we step forward in faith.

If we can do this—cold, shaking, and uncertain—imagine what else we can accomplish in 2026 when we stop telling ourselves “I can’t” and start saying “watch what God can do.”

May this year be the one where you try the thing you’ve been putting off, step into the unknown, and trust that you were built for more than comfort.

📖 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” — Joshua 1:9

Here’s to bold faith, brave steps, and impossible things becoming testimonies.
Happy New Year 💙❄️

03/12/2025

Not in a harsh way — but in a holy way.
In a growth way.
In a “God, make me more like You” way. 🙏💛

So many of us spend years trying to fix, change, or “manage” everything around us — our spouse’s behavior, our circumstances, the things we can’t control.
But real transformation begins when you realize this one thing:

Growth begins with YOU.
Your prayer life.
Your mindset.
Your heart work.
Your obedience.
Your spiritual discipline.

If this message hits home… if you’re tired of trying to hold everything together on your own… if you’re ready to grow into the woman God created you to be — I want to personally invite you into something special. 💛

🌿 Women Empowered By Scripture — my free Facebook group for Christian women ready to grow spiritually, emotionally, and personally.

Inside the group you’ll get:
📓 Weekly journal prompts
📖 Biblical messages + devotionals
🛠️ Practical tools for real-life marriage + mindset growth
💬 Encouragement + community
🔥 Monthly + annual challenges
… and a safe space to become the woman God called you to be.

✨ Join us — the link is in my bio!
Let’s grow together, one intentional step at a time.
Because transformation doesn’t start with them…
It starts with you. 💛✨

29/10/2025

I never thought I’d love plants.
But somewhere between watering leaves and whispering prayers, God taught me something deeper—
You can’t grow what you don’t nurture.

Ladies, our faith and our marriages are the same way. They need tending, time, and connection.

💡If you want more simple ways to stay grounded in biblical truth and strengthen your marriage, grab The Marriage Playbook for Women.
📖 It’s filled with practical faith hacks you’ll love.

28/10/2025

From the moment a child says, “Mommy, I love you,” to the day they begin declaring words of purpose over themselves, something sacred happens in the home.

It’s the reflection of God’s divine order — love that nurtures, leadership that guides, and faith that anchors it all.

The mother’s love mirrors God’s compassion — gentle, nurturing, patient, and steadfast.

“She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.” — Proverbs 31:26

The father’s discipline reflects God’s covering and direction — teaching, correcting, and preparing his children for the world.

“For the Lord disciplines those He loves, just as a father disciplines the son in whom he delights.” — Proverbs 3:12

Marriage and family were never man’s idea — they were God’s.

“Then God said, ‘Let Us make man in Our image… male and female He created them.’” — Genesis 1:26–27
“Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” — Genesis 2:24

When a husband leads with Christ at the center, and a wife nurtures with love and grace, children grow up knowing who they are and Whose they are.

The world may try to redefine what family means — to blur the lines of God’s truth — but His Word hasn’t changed.
His order still stands.
His way still works.
And His design still produces fruit that lasts for generations.

“Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it.” — Psalm 127:1

This is the beauty of family — God’s family — built on love, discipline, faith, and the unchanging truth of His Word.

❤️ From love that nurtures to discipline that shapes — this is what happens when Christ is the foundation.

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