Are You Keeping Your Marriage Promises?
I find it ironic that today’s headlines are about politicians wanting to keep their promises this year … as though it is 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 […]
How to Cheat in Your Marriage the Right Way
My wife and I are in the throes of raising our 6 boys. As a stay at home mom, she shoulders many responsibilities and works hard to keep our house running smoothly. A few months ago, I was challenged to ask her one simple question … “What’s one way I can help you with regards […]
8 Suggestions For Your New Years Marriage Resolutions
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 … so here are 8 suggestions for your marriage New Year resolutions: 1. Plan a regular time […]
Start Your Marriage Off Right in 2017
This is the time of year when we many of us make those infamous New Year’s resolutions; and we here at House on the Rock believe this is a great time to set some goals for our marriages … but this year we want to challenge you to do something a little more. We’re encouraging […]
The Greatest Christmas Gift You Can Give This Year
Do you believe that God brings couples together for a purpose? One of the lessons of the Christmas story is that God ordained that Mary would be the mother of Jesus; and that Joseph, Mary’s fiancé, would act as Jesus’ earthly father! It was all in God’s plan that this special couple would usher in […]
Keep Christmas from Being the Most Stressful Time of the Year with Your Spouse
We’ve all heard that song … it’s the most wonderful time of the year … But is it? Many of us set high and unrealistic expectations about what our Christmas should look like … add to that the buying gifts for kids and family … planning family gatherings … work parties … church programs and […]
7 Signs You Might be Smothering Your Spouse
Someone once said, “A relationship is like a blanket: It can leave us struggling for air, or enfold us in a warm, safe embrace.” Over the last few weeks we’ve been looking at 50 ways to build your marriage. Today, we’d like to look at the topic – loving vs. smothering in the relationship. When […]
Do I Need Marriage Counseling?
Here’s a question I get a lot, “Is our marriage at the point where we need counseling?” While that’s a pretty loaded question … and every situation is unique … let me see if I can offer a few thoughts that might provide some clarity. Just like the fact our wedding rings tarnish and show […]
Do You Know the Most Powerful Way to Communicate to Your Spouse
We’ve been inspired by the oldies hit … 50 ways to leave your lover … to explore ways of building your marriage … and today we want to highlight touch. Did you know that physical touch is a more powerful communication of love than words? Touch is vital to deepening romantic relationships. Remember back to […]
How to Become a Better YOU in Your Marriage
My guess is that many of you have heard Paul Simon’s number one hit song back in 1975 … 50 ways to leave your lover … “just slip out the back, Jack … make a new plan, Stan … drop off the key, Lee… get yourself free”? Well, we want to begin a series called: […]