The Pinkston Family’s Iconic Kingdom Dating Top 5 Tips
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The Pinkston Family’s Iconic Kingdom Dating Top 5 Tips
RIP to my younger brother. We were at my mom and dad’s house when this picture was taken almost 15 years ago so my husband can meet our entire family. This brother didn’t like the wig I had on an snatched it right off top my head. I was sad. I thought my real hair was so bad underneath. It got messed up due to a bad quick weave and I was embarrassed.
But my then boyfriend, now husband, took this photo with me anyway.
We were best friends turned married couple, and this is a testament to our relationship. I don’t usually smile for photos or even take many. But it was something about this man that made me do both, even with this terrible hair.
At this time, my other brother had gotten shot. We were praying that he was alright. And he was. A weird introduction to my family but that’s what life can be like sometimes.
Having someone with you that can be with you during tragedy or a bad hair day and still make you smile is just something truly Iconic.
As we celebrate our 14th anniversary, we reflect on the principles that have guided not just our marriage but the wisdom we share with others about Kingdom dating. Dating is an opportunity to honor God and build connections that align with His divine purpose as defined in Matthew 6:33 Here are our top five tips for Kingdom dating—designed to inspire you in your relationships and help you grow spiritually, while also boosting the reach of your Substack:
1. Date with Purpose
Dating in the Kingdom is about intentionality. Avoid the mindset of casual dating and focus on relationships that help you grow in faith and purpose. Proverbs 19:21 reminds us: “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” Let God guide your connections.
My husband wrote me a letter at working sharing he had feelings for me. We had been friends for almost three years, and he had the courage to let me know. That start us off on the road to where we are today. It was not a fast loving growing out of deep friendship where we watched each other over time.
He was intentional behind forthright with his words and his intentions not sugarcoating what he wanted but giving me space to decide.
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2. Guard Your Heart
Protecting your heart is essential in relationships. Emotional vulnerability is beautiful, but it must come with discernment.
As Proverbs 4:23 says: “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
You can’t be afraid to share your deepest feelings with your loved one. Some men think this type of vulnerability is soft, but if you can’t trust her with your heart, you shouldn’t be married to her. People can do as they wish, yet someone who choose to give you their heart deserves to be handled with love and compassion.
3. Prioritize Spiritual Alignment
Being equally yoked is vital in Kingdom dating. Relationships are strongest when both partners share faith and values.
2 Corinthians 6:14 emphasizes: “Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness?”
Equally yoked is not just about belief in Jesus. You have to be aligned on what that looks like lived in reality, what church you go to, what baptism method, and supporting each other’s call from God. Belief is one thing but the action inside a household is another.
4. Practice Forgiveness
Mistakes happen, even in the best relationships. Kingdom dating teaches us to forgive as Christ forgave us.
Ephesians 4:32 says: “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
Forgiveness not only a command from Christ but a powerful tool when you love someone. We are all flawed humans and make genuine mistakes. With authentic remorse and repentance through changed behavior, we can grow and love deeply.
5. Trust God’s Timing
Waiting can be challenging, but rushing relationships can lead to heartache.
Ecclesiastes 3:1 reminds us: “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”
I often wonder if my husband and I could have married each other sooner. We worked together and had time to dating earlier. But our marriage works because everything happens as it should have even the good, the bad and the ugly.
We grew from the ugly, learn from the bad, and make efforts to be good to each other each day.
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This milestone reminds us that relationships rooted in Kingdom principles not only stand the test of time but flourish with love, grace, and faith. As we share these tips, we also invite you to subscribe and join us for deeper insights on Iconic Marriages Kingdom dating, marriage, and family eSeries.
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