Diva Zone ™ Magazine Power Couples February 2018 - Teaser Issue | Page 11

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DO YOU VALUE YOUR MATE?
One of the def initions of power that caught our attention
By CC and Micah
Jackson
Master of Divinit y from
involved the abilit y/capacit y of accomplishing something Virginia Union Universit y.
(dictionar y.com). This def inition should epitomize the goal of He is currently pursuing
a true power couple which is to have more, be more and do Doctoral work in Divinit y
more together than they would have wanted to do individually. with
an
emphasis
in
Notice how carefully that was worded. It does not mean that Pastoral Care.
the person lacks the streng th or capacit y to do it alone, but CC is the A sst. Pastor
that they have found someone with whom they have created a
vision of what their „more” as a couple will look like. Here are a
few tips that true power couples consider:
1. They value each other and appreciate what the other
person brings to their life and relationship.
2 . Because they value each other, they set mutual goals
that requires work individually and collectively
3. Setbacks are inevitable, but failure is not an option
4. They understand that power operates at its best when
it ’s balanced
ser ving
husband.
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beside
She
Bachelor
Religious
of
her
holds
Ar ts
Studies
and Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Virginia
Commonwealth Universit y. She has a Master of Divinit y from
Virginia Union Universit y and Masters in Clinical Mental Health
Counseling from South Universit y. She is currently pursuing a
PhD in Psycholog y. CC is author of the recently released book,
Preser ved For A Purpose. She also ser ves on the Board of
Power couples understand that together they become an Mental Health Awareness of Virginia as Vice President.
engaging, inspiring, unstoppable force!
Together they are the parents of two adult children; a son
Micah is the Senior Pastor of the 7th Street Memorial Baptist that ser ves as a Staf f Sergeant in the US Army and a daughter
Church in Richmond VA. He holds a Bachelor of Ar ts in pursuing her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Religious Studies from Virginia Commonwealth Universit y and