We disagreed a lot on the cleanliness of our apartment the first year or two of our marriage. It required us to learn the art of compromise and negotiation. Keep reading, friend!
All in Communication in Marriage
Communication Tips for Married Couples
Communication should be very easy- most of us started talking soon after birth. But I know it is not! Communication takes work and today’s mini post has some practical ideas how to make it easier! Keep reading, friends!
Battle Buddies: True Partnership in Marriage
March Madness Marriage Mini Posts:
Have you ever felt disrespected or unloved in your marriage? Been there, done it, got the t-shirt. Keep reading to see how to apply God’s principles of forgiveness to restore your marriage.
Has Selfishness Moved into Your Marriage?
Selfishness is the basis of almost all marital discord. If I had a penny for each time I said, “love each other (1 Peter 1:8)” to Christian couples who wanted to punch their spouses light out, I’d be a millionaire!
Are You Hiding?
Are you hiding today? We hide for many reasons. In terms of our sins- we hide because we do not believe God will forgive us. We do not understand who God is! As Christians, in terms of our marriage- we hide because we do not trust the spirit of God inside our spouse. We do not believe the vows spoken for “better or worse” and think we must live in a facade of “better.” Keep reading, friends!
Dear Naked and Afraid,
Can Christians couples watch pornography together to spice things up? I have been asked this question more than once. My answer puts the light of the gospel on the heart of the question, keep reading!
Dear One Tired Lady,
Verbal abuse is abuse and should not be tolerated. Please read about this sister’s struggles for 40 years in a marriage where she was the verbal punching bag.
I Choose to NOT be Offended!
Marriage is tough. It takes more than love and respect, a 10 step program, learning how to negotiate or speaking each others love language. Ultimately it requires us to make a choice to not be offended. It requires letting go of trying to be right and pursuing God and His righteousness. Keep reading, friend!
Give it a rest- and Forgive!
Living in the state of unforgiveness stunts your spiritual growth and eventually, sister, it will isolate you and rob you of your joy! It’s time to forgive!
Is Anxiety Circling Your Marriage?
Anxiety affects us all to some degree. Typically, I am the most anxious sitting in the examination chair at the dentist 😊. But the week before Jody, my husband, deployed to Iraq for the Enduring Freedom campaign I was overwhelmed. Keep reading to find out how God intends for us to handle anxiety.
The Importance of Deep Conversations in your Marriage
The need for intimate conversation is essential for women to feel safe, loved and important to their spouses. Conversation is not something that comes naturally to most men, but it is a skill that can be developed. As a communication specialist, I think I am qualified to offer a little help. As a wife of 32 years to a naturally introverted engineer, I know I can 😊! Keep reading!
Kind Words
A kind word can warm three winter months!
Japanese Proverb.
Keep reading as I describe the importance of each word you speak to your spouse.
What are you afraid of?
I believe that fear plays a role in the dysfunction of many marriages today. Deep inside each one of us is a need for attachment with another human. Keep reading as I explore the effect fear may have on your marriage.
Average Joe
Each time I watch the Olympics, I always have the same thought- we need an average Joe. If I was in charge I would insist we start each event with a random drawing from the list of spectators- “Would the person sitting in Section F, Row 16, Seat 7 please report to the starting line or the ice rink, whatever the event.” Then we would all watch as the average Joe, someone like us, attempted the event.
THE TRUTH & the lies
Now lies hold a common place in life today. If you don’t think so, watch any 24-hour news network or listen to a politician speak for more than 5 minutes. They know just how to phrase something to convince you it is truth and keep up their ad sells, viewership and voting numbers.