A marriage that honors God can be challenging. A marriage that is unequally yoked is even more challenging. Please be encouraged as I share a little of God’s word for you if you find yourself in this situation.
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.
Dear Believing For a Miracle,
Affairs happen, but they do not always have to lead to divorce. Keep reading as one brave sister is hoping for God to do a redemptive work in her marriage!
Dear Spiritually Lonely
The most common complaint I hear from Christian wives- my husband is not the spiritual leader of our home, what can I do? Keep reading, friend!
Dear No Happily Ever After in Sight,
Sometimes the honeymoon period doesn’t last very long and the truth that marriage is work comes rushing in. Marriage is hard work, but worth every moment if you view your marriage as a chance to make you more holy in the sight of God and not merely happy! IF you do this- happiness will follow, I promise!
Celebrate Marriage and Football!
Football allows us a place to celebrate with complete strangers and enjoy a touchdown catch like we are family. Celebrating in community feels right and natural, because our Father created us to live in community. This post looks at how we can celebrate victories off the football field in our walks with Christ and in our marriages!
Complementarianism in Marriage & Golf
Complementarianism is a $20 word used to describe how men and women are to work together in marriage, in ministry and in the body of Christ. It is a buzz topic these days in Christian circles. I believe that there is a fair amount of confusion surrounding the topic and today, I’d like to walk through what God says about our roles in marriage and in the body of Christ.
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.
Friends With Benefits!
This is the last post in the series FINDING A FRIEND IN YOUR MARRIAGE. I hope the series of posts have helped inspire you to re-look at the friendship you and your spouse have and maybe given you the needed push to invest more time and energy in this important relationship! Keep reading, friend.
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!
The Importance of Recreational Companionship in your Marriage
Sisters, it’s time to make the friendship with your husband job #1! Your husband will appreciate your efforts and he will also be thrilled to see you make him a priority!
Finding A Friend in your Marriage: Part 1
From the very beginning, the basis of our relationship was that of friendship. Our friendship made a safe launching pad for our marriage and has made me ponder the importance of friendship in my marriage, and in all marriages.