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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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 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 …
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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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The Impact of Intercession on His Spiritual Growth and Your Marriage I love praying for my husband. When I pray for him, I feel closer to him AND to God – a total win/win. Knowing what to pray for means that I’m paying attention, though. I need to know what …
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The reality of long-distance relationships When my husband and I were married for three years we decided to live apart so we could each continue our schooling and secure a better future for ourselves. Little did we know, it would be four years of living apart before we could live …
25 Verses for Long Distance Relationships & How to Use Them Read more »