I’ve been married for over 30 years. And I’ve always considered us to have a Christian marriage because we were married by the church and we are both Christians. But what does God have to say about marriage? What constitutes a Christian marriage, in His eyes? Introduction In today’s world, …
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When I met my husband, I was a quasi-Christian. I grew up a holiday Catholic and had been exposed to various Christian ideas. But I didn’t really know the Lord. I knew God made me and loved me. I don’t think I was so clear on Jesus’s role in my …
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I don’t want to put others first, even in my marriage. There, I said it. And I do feel bad saying it. But I want you to know that you’re not alone if you’re feeling that way, too. This Christlike notion of putting others’ needs before our own is not …
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I get it, marriage is hard. After being married over 31 years, I can honestly say that marriage is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. Yet it’s also worth the effort. However, we both say things we don’t mean, we misunderstand each other, and we hurt each other. …
Bible Verses to Help a Hurting Wife When Marriage is Hard Read more »
I remember the first time I read Proverbs 21:9 – the “nagging wife Bible verse.” I was shocked and literally laughed out loud! But then it hit me…sometimes I’m her. Sometimes I nag at my husband. Of course, I have the best of intentions. But still. Scripture clearly thinks this …
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My husband and I are in our 32nd year of marriage. It’s been great – and not. We have seasons of joy and seasons of heartache…just as Solomon predicted. Yet, through it all, the Bible is our guide. No matter how long you’ve been married – or even if you’re …
I find myself assuming the best in others when life is going well. When all the stars are aligned and it seems God’s blessings overflow with sunshine, it’s easy to extend grace to others and assume their motives are pure. But when storms come and I’m met with obstacles at …
Inspiring Verses About Assuming the Best in Others at Home Read more »
If someone had told me 30 years ago, “you will need prayers and Bible verses to save your marriage,” I would have thought they were crazy. I was in love and happier than I ever dreamed possible. A few years later, real life settled in. I realized that prayers were …
When my firstborn was in grade school, I noticed that he would get cranky starting around August 1. It took me a few years (and the wisdom of a friend) to realize that he was feeling back-to-school stress. He enjoyed school, but the new routines, meeting new people, new teachers …
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While most people I know tend to think of the “lazy days of summer,” it sometimes feels like summer is busier than ever! Even when it’s not summer, life in general is chaotic. Between work, school, home, extended family, friends, and extra-curriculars, my husband and I sometimes struggle to really …
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