Last month we talked about being a God-centered spouse instead of a spouse-centered spouse. We saw how our focus determined everything in our marriage relationship. Were we focused on God or our spouse? This month we are going to elaborate a bit more on that concept and see how a God-centered focus can lead to an enduring love for our [...]
When Sharon and I were married 25 years ago, there were only a fraction of the many marriage-related books that are available today. Whatever the issue is in your marriage, whether its communication, intimacy, conflict resolution, or one of a hundred others, there is a book to tell you how to solve your problem. We've read quite a few of [...]
Most of us entered marriage holding onto certain beliefs about what a christian marriage is supposed to be. Whatever those beliefs are—good or bad—determines how we function as a couple. Some of those beliefs might be based on false teaching, input from friends or family, T.V. and movies, or even our own misinterpretation of scripture. If you've gone through our [...]
It's that time of the year again. Whether we like it or not, Hallmark and a host of other stores turn our attention to the day when we celebrate and (try to) engage in romance. That's right, I'm talking about Valentine's Day. A day where women look forward to a romantic dinner by candlelight, intimate conversation, flowers and chocolate and [...]
I was never one to get caught up in the whole "New Years Resolutions" thing. If I needed to change something, it didn't seem to make sense to wait until New Years to finally make a commitment. You just do it when its needed. However, sometimes we need that extra motivation to take the steps we know are necessary to [...]
Thanksgiving is in the rear-view mirror, and we are already getting in the Christmas spririt. Every year we go cut down our Christmas tree the day after Thanksiving, stop at Cracker Barrel for lunch on the way home, then put up the decorations and trim the tree. Finally, we watch a classic Christmas movie together (hot chocolate optional). These are [...]
We're a bit late getting the newsletter out this month. We just moved into a new house, and for those that have moved before, especially after 25 years of accumulation, you know how stressful that can be. Throw in economic turmoil and physical challenges and it just adds to the mix. After months of trying to sell our townhome, we [...]
This month Jim Mueller talks about Intimacy in Marriage—what is it, and how to get it. Like the author, our understanding of intimacy has evolved over the years. Our level of intimacy has also changed—for the better. While the dynamics of your relationship change through the years, your intimacy can continue to grow. We have found that even conflict, and [...]
This month's post talks about a question that is entertained in the minds of far too many christian couples...did I marry the wrong person? Sharon and I have witnessed christian friends who came to the erroneous conclusion that, yes, they had married the wrong person. The collateral damage left in its wake is still evident years later—broken marriages, broken hearts, [...]
This month's post is from the author of the book, Love & Respect, Emerson Eggerichs. We read this book a few years back and also attended one of the Love & Respect conferences when it came to our area. This book had a dramatic impact on our lives and marriage. It contains some simple, but powerful truths that transformed how [...]
