A Note for the Wives (Part 3)
It’s always good to hear from readers and to those who receive these thoughts via our email devotionals. Here’s one we got from a men’s ministry leader, “I read your online article to Wives today, and it was very good. You can quote me in saying that “wives have no idea how much their husbands need encouragement from them.. […]
A Note for the Wives (Part 2)
Last week we began discussing spiritual leadership in the home and our desires as wives for our husbands are to take the lead. We first looked at the importance of guarding our heart by having a heart of gratitude. One way you can do that is by journaling all the things you appreciate about him. Having a hard copy will give you […]
A Note for the Wives (Part 1)
For the next few weeks, I’ve asked Karen, my wife of 50+ years to share something with us… Many wives feel disappointed, angry, resentful, resigned and confused about what to do with a husband who seems spiritually absent or is unwilling to lead his family toward Christ. If this is true in your marriage, the answer isn’t to nag or […]
4 Ways to Stop the Marriage Death Spiral
Today’s marriages can be extremely challenging to maintain. Slammed schedules, parenting problems and the tribulations of technology all erode the loving connection between spouses. It’s not malicious. It’s apathy that’s leading our marriages into a potential death spiral. When we fail to keep our marriages our highest priority, intruders will invade and widen the gap between spouses. Here are some ways you can stop the marriage death spiral from affecting your […]
Want a Magic Wand to Fix your Marriage?
We do marriage intensives here at The Marriage Hub and many of our struggling couples come thinking that we have some new undisclosed information or a magic wand we can wave or some secret sauce that will fix or heal their marriages right away. I tell them that if I had any of those things I wouldn’t be sitting here…I’d be sailing in my […]
The Chore Battles
Somewhere in the first few months of marriage, most couples experience major revelations about chores. The first is that your house doesn’t clean itself. And second, your spouse doesn’t clean the same way you do. This might not seem too bad until the inevitable happens and you begin the chore battles. My wife and I have dealt with the whole gamut…from the frequency of floor […]
Who is the Bigger Sinner?
How do you forgive a person who was never supposed to hurt you in the first place? A person who is supposed to have your best interests at heart. A person who is wounded. Who weakened your marriage and damaged your family. How do you forgive your spouse? The answer, while it may sound easy, can be very difficult. You do it the same way God is forgiving you. You […]
What Books Should Christian Couples Read?
In the past, we have talked about the danger that TV nudity brings into our homes. That has led to a discussion here at The Marriage Hub about the other side of that coin, the dangers of so-called romance novels. This is a challenging topic because it’s not as black and white as nudity. There are many shades of gray that […]
You are Responsible
Have you ever heard Paul Simon’s number one hit song from back in 1975 called “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover”? “You just slip out the back, Jack. Make a new plan, Stan…Drop off the key, Lee. And get yourself free.” Well, if you want a better marriage, you need to start with “Claim your own part, Bart. Stop with the blame, Jane. Work on […]
Is Satan Still Attacking Marriages?
If you ever listen to the news, you’ve no doubt heard that the biblical concept of marriage, one man for one woman for life is under severe assault. That really shouldn’t surprise us. Today’s explosive attacks on marriage are driven by a sinister, supernatural plot that goes far beyond any cultural, organizational or political agendas. God’s plan for marriage came under attack right after he put man […]