How to Build the “Core” of Your Marriage!!
Recently … my body told me it wasn’t as strong as it used to be … so I joined a gym. The trainer smiled and re-assured me I could get a lot my old self back … and promptly started me on an exercise program to strengthen my “core” … you know those muscles in […]
5 Incredible Conversation Starters for Any Couple!
It’s been reported that the average couple spends less than 3 minutes a day in “meaningful” conversation. That’s because most of our couple talk is all about family logistics … who …what … where … when … and how … It is reporting … not rapport building … It’s head to head communication … not […]
A Reader Shares the Secret Emotional Needs of Men … A Must Read!
It’s always good to hear from listeners … and to those who receive these thoughts via our email devotions … here’s one we got the other day 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 […]
How Should I Treat My Husband Who Won’t Lead Us Spiritually?
(Guest writing today is Bruce’s wife – Karen McCracken) 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 criticize your husband, nor […]
Are You Guilty of Using these Four “Missile Words” in Arguments?
When you find yourself engaging in a disagreement with your spouse … your instinctive goal is to craft your argument so that it makes make a powerful impact … which typically means that some serious “missile words” will start flying out of your mouth! A “missile” is defined as an object that is forcibly propelled […]
How to Talk to Your Spouse about Sex
It’s no surprise … talking about our physical love lives can be daunting! Realizing that we may sound unsatisfied, selfish and judgmental doesn’t make this challenging conversation any easier. But having the love life you desire will not happen by itself. A positive love making experience often requires some extremely personal communication. You need a […]
Take this Quiz to See if Your Marriage Needs a Tune-Up
It’s the end of summer, and if you’re like me, you’re receiving ads in the mail urging us to get our heating systems checked and tuned up before the cold of Winter sets in. But, it’s still hot outside; and the thought of being warmer is the last thing on our minds. But years of experience […]
6 Reasons Couples Think Their Marriage is Doomed
While doing our Marriage Hub Marriage Intensives for Christian couples who want to save their marriages … we’ve heard a lot of interesting reasons why they thought about ending their relationships. Here’s a few … “We’ve drifted apart.”This classic cop out says “we’ve lost those loving feelings;” and we’re too lazy to work to bring […]
5 Tips for Meaningful Communication with Your Spouse!
Our daily exposure to superficial noise via the internet, social media, TV, and radio makes it easy for us to become immune to significant communication. We’ve become a sound bite culture; and we can’t build meaningful relationships with sound bites! Jesus made a habit of getting away from the “noise” in His everyday life to […]
10 Symptoms of a Deteriorating Marriage
Here’s a list of 10 symptoms that your marriage could be deteriorating to be on the lookout for … You’re constantly hearing: “I love you … but … I am not in love with you.” One of you wants to go for marriage counseling but the other won’t participate. You feel like you’re in a […]