I’ve been an Episcopalian for over 30 years. While I was raised a “holiday Catholic,” my husband was raised Episcopalian. Therefore, that’s the denomination we chose for our marriage. We attended pre-marriage sessions with Father Weink in Bath, NY. He then married us in 1994 in Sayre, PA in a …
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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 …
How Embracing Effective Listening Can Transform Your Christian Marriage Read more »
Spring is a glorious time, in my opinion. I love to see new growth of trees and flowers. Here in Florida, it’s time to get our early veggies in the ground for a harvest before the weather gets unbearable with a hot summer. It’s also the Resurrection season when we …
Faith in Bloom: Embracing Personal & Marriage Growth This Spring Read more »
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 …
Biblical Communication Tips for a Fresh Marriage This Spring Read more »
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, …
Seasonal Self-Care Tips: Embracing Your Marriage This Spring Read more »
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 have 30 years of marriage under my belt. And I love my husband dearly. He’s truly wonderful. He treats me with kindness and devotion and puts up with all my idiosyncrasies. Yet it’s not always easy to love him (just as it’s not always easy for him to love …
Unconditional Love for Your Husband Even When It’s Hard Read more »