Reflections & Resolutions
Anyone who knows me well, knows I’m not a big fan of resolutions—at least not the New Year variety. Usually, I tend to follow through on resolutions when I am convinced—or convicted by the Holy Spirit—that I need to make a change, not simply because a new year is starting. That said, the new year seems like a good time [...]
Loaded Question: Asking it could make your marriage dynamite!
By Eva Marie Everson With one question I opened Pandora's Box. "What, if anything," I asked my husband, "could I change about me to make you happier?" It wasn't that we were unhappy or that I perceived he was unhappy. But after nearly 25 years together, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to realize that while we may adjust to [...]
Lose Control
By Sharon Peterson As women, we generally like to have a sense of control in our lives. The word "control", for many, carries with it a negative connotation. But some forms of control are good, like self-control. Everyone benefits from exercising self-control. Also, if you are a mom (or dad) of small children you need to exercise a certain amount [...]
Friendship in Marriage
A few days ago I was talking with someone about the importance of friendship with our spouse and remarked that I believed having a deep friendship with your spouse is at the core of a healthy and happy marriage. It made me think about this article from Doctors Leslie & Les Parrott. They have some good things to say about [...]
10 Tips for Treating Your Spouse Like Royalty
Parents, if you are looking for a way to strengthen your family, start by focusing on your spouse. Treating your spouse like royalty – and keeping them a priority among your many relationships – is an important and intentional choice that takes work. Yet, this is a most important work that will serve to keep your family healthy and stable. [...]
Get Naked: 6 Compelling Ways To Improve Your Relationship With Your Spouse
Good. Bad. Indifferent. Loving. Critical. Close. Distant. What comes to mind when you hear the word spouse? Think about it: every year on birthdays, anniversaries, and special holidays, we find ourselves sending out cards with cookie cut lyrics and rhythmic poetry to communicate to our spouses what that word means to us. Only one thing will be required of us [...]
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