Blessed and Forgiven
Our free will often draws us to live a “self-centered,” “self-focused” life instead of being in right relationship with God as Lord of our lives and being there for our spouse. The essence of sin is...
View ArticleIt’s All a Matter of Perspective
I recently encountered two women who were sharing their stories about how obsessive each of their husbands was about the way the home was kept. Both of the men were extremely neat and organized. If...
View ArticleThe BIG Relationship Killer
Excessive criticism is one of the most common destroyers of marriages. Most of us are aware of how often we are criticized, but we are seldom aware of how often we criticize. Here are 3 ways to help...
View ArticleLiving Our Marriage in the Spirit
According to Romans 8 there is a difference between “living according to the sinful nature” and “living according to the Spirit” Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on...
View ArticleLOVE? What is it?
When Jesus was asked for God’s greatest commandment he said, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this:...
View ArticleTake it to the Lord in Prayer
Sometimes things don’t go the way we would like, or the way we feel we deserve in our marriage. “He never helps around the house.” “She doesn’t appreciate how hard you work.” “He is more invested in...
View ArticleHow to Resolve Conflict in Your Marriage
Conflict doesn’t destroy marriages. It is the inability to resolve a conflict that is so destructive. It is often the harsh words or tone that are used during a conflict that is most lasting and causes...
View ArticleTop 10 Emotional Needs in Marriage
The bond of love between a husband and wife is special because of the “one flesh” intimacy that God has given us. In a joyful marriage, love is expressed and experienced in a romantic way, a friendship...
View ArticleActions Speak Louder Than Words
Let your spouse know by your actions that you value them over other people and things. It is so easy to get caught up in work, taking care of the kids, extended family, church, etc. These are...
View ArticleThe Best Way to Enrich Your Marriage
If I could encourage married couples to do one thing for the health and enrichment of their marriage, it would be to immerse themselves in God’s Word…not only as hearers but doers. A couple who keeps...
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