When I was single I thought I’d never find the right person. Everyone said my future husband was out there, but I had no idea where he was. As a single woman, I felt like I stood out in a world of married people. Two guys I dated were great, …
In the beginning… When we first meet our spouse, it’s easy to talk. We talk about everything! Nothing is off limits. But then life…work, kids, in-laws, aging parents, sports, parent-teacher conferences, meals, housekeeping…the list is endless. Healthy relationships are characterized by meaningful conversations. A good conversation is one in which …
Reality Strengthening our faith is not always easy in this busy world. I remember when my kids were a bit younger – before they had driver’s licenses and could take themselves places. My days were so busy! I had to get them ready for school, get them to school, take …
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Our Experience with Getting Started Reading the Bible Together as a Couple For many years my husband and I did not read the Bible together as a couple. We just didn’t see the point. We were fine, right? Until we weren’t. And we realized how much we needed God in …
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Introduction Prayers for a couple struggling are vital for hope and encouragement. When a couple is struggling it sometimes feels like every day is torture. You question why you married this person and if it will ever get better. Each day begins to drag as anxiety, worry, and fear crowd …
When we say hurtful things We’ve all had times where we say hurtful things to those we love the most. It’s mystifying how we can hurt the very people we love the most with our words. Whether it’s a spouse, family member, or close friend, the pain caused by harsh …
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Life is so busy that I can easily lose sight of what my bigger purpose is in my marriage and living with intentionality. I lose track of doing things on purpose in my marriage, instead of just flying by the seat of my pants. It’s easy to forget that our …
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Sometimes it’s Tough to be Nice I’m embarrassed to say that far too often I respond with frustration and irritation to my husband instead of with love and kindness. I want to be nicer to my husband, but sometimes it’s just difficult. In the hustle and bustle of daily life, …
I can remember when I felt like the spark has dimmed in my marriage. It felt like my husband and I were drifting apart. Can you relate? Don’t worry, because there are effective strategies you can use to fight for your marriage and reignite the flame. In this article, we …
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Summer vacations may not be the time you think of keeping the spark alive in your marriage. Most think of summer as a time for relaxation, adventure, and family fun. But between the hustle and bustle of travel plans, kids’ activities, and the general excitement of summer, it’s important to …
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