20 Keys to a Successful Marriage in the 21st Century

Carlton and Theresa have been married for over 27 years and have had their share of marital challenges over the course of their relationship. Despite their personal struggles over the years they are just as if not more in love today than they have ever been. They currently serve together in ministry at their local church in the Metro Atlanta area. Through their own ministry Divine Destiny and Purpose Ministries LLC God has ordained and equipped them to help people to become unstuck. In their new book they take you on a transparent journey through 20 key principles and strategies that helped sustain them through their marital storms including failure unforgiveness financial challenges and even resentment. They share from their own individual perspective how in lieu of divorce they were able to fight for their marriage; to re-evaluate to rekindle to renew and to strengthen their marital covenant. The authors transparency allows the reader whether married single widowed or engaged to see themselves and their challenges and be encouraged empowered and charged with taking action to fight for and strengthen their own marriage/relationship.Praise for 20 Keys to a Successful MarriageTheir work is relevant to todays problem of divorce. According to the Encyclopedia of Psychology 40 to 50 percent of married couples in the United States divorce. Carlton and Theresas 20 Keys demonstrate a worthy effort to promote healthy relationships and show how to avoid the unfortunate consequence of divorce. Their format is simple. Having reflected upon their own experience and the work that they have done to maintain their vows Carlton and Theresa present 20 Keys with the intention that their insight will help couples hold on to their vows and not give up. Their foundation is both experiential and biblical. They share scriptures discourse and prayers as they depict each key. They are transparent about the challenges and mistakes that they have confronted on their marital journey. They do not pretend to have a perfect marriage. The reader soon discovers that Carlton and Theresa have relied heavily upon their faith in God to empower them to sustain their covenant.Rev. Dr. Cassandra Young Marcus Co-Pastor Turner Chapel A.M.E. Church Marietta GA