My friends and followers know Joe and me as a loving couple, but what was it like in the beginning? Let me tell you—it was a journey full of discovery, music, and a little bit of cultural education!

We were seniors, having been married before but never truly finding that deep, soul-fulfilling love. Then, as if fate had been waiting for the perfect moment, we met. And let me tell you, it was love at first sight! There were no doubts or hesitations—just a feeling in our hearts that we had finally found something real.

But love isn’t just about feelings. It’s about learning, growing, and, in some cases, introducing your significant other to an entire new world. For My Joe, that meant getting a crash course in Black culture—because if we were going to be together, he had to understand the music, the rhythm, and, of course, the unspoken rules of hip-hop. And what better way to kick things off than with No Scrubs by TLC? It became our first song of the day—our unofficial initiation into this new chapter together. 😂

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Now, you might be wondering—what does No Scrubs have to do with 1 Corinthians 13:4? Well, No Scrubs is all about setting standards in love. It’s about knowing your worth and refusing to settle for someone who doesn’t bring kindness, respect, and effort to the table. The lyrics reject a love that is lazy, self-serving, or disrespectful.

And then, there’s 1 Corinthians 13:4—the verse that lays out what love truly is:

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.”

This verse describes the kind of love that sustains a marriage, a partnership, and a lifelong commitment. It’s love that is selfless, enduring, and rooted in genuine care for another person.

Looking back, my Joe and I started our love story with fun, laughter, and a TLC anthem, but we’ve built our life together on the foundation of biblical love—patient, kind, and unwavering. And let’s be honest—sometimes, that love comes with a hip-hop soundtrack. 🎶

Nuff said!