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 …
My daily routine The alarm wakes me with the sound of birds chirping. I roll over and click ‘stop’ on my iPad alarm. I stretch, say a prayer for guidance and strength in my day, then get up and make the bed. I take care of my personal needs, get …
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 …
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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When you were dating it was easy to find connection. You’d go on dates, ask great questions, and voila! You’d grow closer together. Fast forward a few years. Between work, the kids, and dogs/cats, life is pretty busy and connecting with your spouse seems like an impossibility. But I’m here …
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