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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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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I’ve mentioned in other posts that I like to start every day with study, reading Scripture, and prayer. The quiet morning before kids, spouse, and dogs are awake is precious to me. It’s during this time that I’m most in touch with the needs I want to present to God, …
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New Year as an Opportunity to Refresh Your Prayer Life I love the new year. It’s time of opportunity and hope for me. The year stretches ahead with untapped potential. The new year is a time of fresh start and new beginnings in my world. The start of a …
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Introduction My husband works in a high stress career. In addition, he works nights so has the added challenge that night work poses. I find that when I pray for his work, specifically when I pray for blessings on his work, I draw closer to God and my husband. These …
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Long distance relationships are not for the faint of heart. As someone who experienced a long distance marriage for five years, I understand the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it—the joy of video calls, the longing during the long periods of time apart, and the challenge of maintaining a deep …
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My story “How often should I pray?” I asked myself. When I was much newer in my faith I remember wondering how in the world I would pray on a daily basis, as 1 Thessalonians tells us. “What in the world do people pray about all day long?” I wondered. …
Remember When? Just a few years ago you married the love of your life. Everything was perfect. You couldn’t be happier with the union you two created, and the commitment you both made to one another. You had regular date nights and set aside time to focus on your relationship. …
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