Focus on the Family says that spiritual intimacy is, “Spiritual intimacy in marriage is more than reading the Bible and agreeing on theological topics. It’s learning how to connect with your spouse through your faith.” I’ll be honest, this seems difficult to me sometimes. No two spouses are at exactly …
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When I first got married over 30 years ago, I gave no thought to setting healthy boundaries with in-laws. I thought our love would be enough and all the family members would get along famously. Here’s the reality – my mother-in-law and I are very similar. That means we butted …
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Reinventing your Christian marriage. The thought may sound daunting. After 31 years of marriage, I can honestly say that it’s been a journey. It’s been a good road, but one filled with ups and downs. Some seasons are good and some not-so-good. There have been hard times and amazing times. …
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My husband works nights, usually arriving home shortly after I wake up. I begin my day with Scripture reading, study, and prayer. Unfortunately, his arrival generally coincides with my wanting to fully immerse myself in my God time. What’s a girl to do? I want to hear how my husband’s …
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Jesus Christ is the Great Communicator. He always knew what to say, when, and how to say it. We can learn a lot about how to communicate in all our relationships by looking to Him. This is even more true when we look at the entire Bible as our guide …
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I love spring, it’s my favorite time of year. New life. Flowers. Temperate weather. It all just screams ‘do-over’ for me. I feel like anything negative in my faith and relationships can be made new in spring. I feel like it’s a fresh start for all areas of my life, …
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When I was a child, spring was my favorite season. I loved the vibrant green everywhere, the crocuses peeking their little heads up, daffodils swaying in the breeze, and the whole world coming to life again in a season of growth after the cold winter. We open the house and …
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I love talking with my husband, but sometimes it’s just tough to find the time when we can really have those meaningful conversations. For us, car time is a great time to talk. We’re both a captive audience and we have time to process what the other is saying. We …
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I’ll admit it – sometimes feelings of loneliness overcome me, even though I have a husband and children. My husband works nights, though I sometimes felt lonely when he worked days, too. I know it’s wrong for me to expect him to fulfill all my emotional needs, but sometimes I …
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In our home I love Valentine’s Day. I admit, my husband’s love language is gift giving and he’s a GREAT gift giver. He’s always looking for opportunities to give me something sweet. My love language is words of affirmation, so he tries to shower me with those, too! I love …
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