Do You Feel Alone in Your Marriage?
Everything about God’s creation was good, except for one thing. Genesis 2:18 tells us that it was not good for man to be alone. That led to His creating woman from the man and bringing her to the man so that the two could become one. Not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually. That means you and I have been created with a default setting […]
8 Ways to Start Your Marriage off Right This Year
It’s that time of year again when we resolve to do things that will make our lives better. Well, we want to challenge you to be thinking of some ways you can be making your marriage better this year. So here are eight suggestions: Number one: Plan a regular time to connect spiritually. Find a good read through the Bible program […]
12 Gifts of Christmas
I’m one of those last minute shoppers who ventures out on Christmas Eve wandering stores in search of the perfect gift for Karen. Sometimes I know what I’m looking for, but most of the time I’m praying that something’s going to jump out and say, “Here I am”. And honestly, that’s how I got into this insane habit. I had a great streak going. Seeing […]
The Most Loving Gift
“You’re not listening to me”, Cathy blurted. John was preoccupied with the sports page. “I heard you”, he halfheartedly responded. “Well, what do you think we should do with Billy?” The frustration was mounting in Cathy’s voice. “Do about what?”, John asked. “See, you’re not listening. You don’t really care about me at all”, exploded Cathy. One of the most loving and affirming gifts you can give your spouse is an attentive ear when […]
Christmas Planning
Christmas is a great time of year, especially if you’re a marriage counselor or a divorce attorney. That’s because the stresses of Christmas will test the marriage’s health. The choices of Christmas season can be overwhelming. Who’s going to get a card? Which tree? What decoration? Who gets what gift when? Where and with whom are we going to celebrate what? Then the biggie…How are […]
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
These days between Thanksgiving and Christmas can be filled with either lots of joy or loads of stress. What makes them happy or nerve wracking is all in how you as a couple plan to handle them. Many spouses struggle because one wants heavenly peace while the other wants to deck the halls. If you and your mate have different ideas about what makes […]
Thanking Our Spouse
Once a year we celebrate Thanksgiving which to many means football, butterball, and of course, Black Friday shopping. The giving thanks part has been relegated to a rather minor position. This holiday was founded by people who gave thanks to God on a daily basis. And now, as a nation, we struggle to focus on being thankful for just one day a year. Thanks and giving are both […]
4 Changes You Can Make to Strengthen Your Marriage
Have you ever asked yourself the question “Why do I always focus on the negative? Why can’t I see the good things that are happening in our marriage?” That’s a great question and we need to understand that if we keep dwelling on the negatives, we will eventually destroy our relationship. The key to breaking that cycle starts by changing four things in […]
What’s the Opposite of Love?
We see couples every weekend at our intensives that are struggling. Many say they aren’t in love with each other anymore. And that statement prompts me to ask one of my favorite questions, “What’s the opposite of love?” It’s always fun to watch them as their faces and hearts and heads all connect with a reflexive answer, and they quickly blurt out, “Oh, […]
Keeping Your Promises
I find it ironic that today’s headlines are all about politicians wanting to keep their promises this year as though it’s an unusual thing to do. Isn’t it amazing how we as a culture have become so lax in keeping our commitments as followers of Jesus Christ? We can be thankful that we have a promise-Keeping Heavenly Father. He’s promised to never leave us or forsake us, to forgive […]