6 Ways You Could Be Cheating On Your Spouse Without Realizing It
Color me naive, but I don’t think anyone ties the knot knowing they will eventually cheat. Can you imagine? BOB: “I love Jill with all my heart. I mean, eventually our relationship will deteriorate, and I will go out on her. … Continued
January/February Update
“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us…” – Ephesians 3:20 It’s time to catch up on all of the amazing stories your … Continued
Apologize: What to do when you’ve blown it.
We have all heard the romantic tag line: “Love means never having to say you’re sorry.” The problem is that this is completely wrong. Actually, real love means always being ready to say you’re sorry – especially when you’ve really blown … Continued
6 Toxic Marriage Habits Most People Think Are Normal
The older my kids get, the more I think about arranging their marriages. I’m half joking. Look, while marriage is joyous and beautiful, it’s also frickin’ hard. To enter into a lifelong covenant with another person is both risky and … Continued
Aligning Expectations (How to Avoid Frustration and Disappointment)
Agreement in marriage and dating is a critical element in great relationships. Just as Amos 3:3 says so pointedly, Can two people walk together without agreeing on the direction? Amos 3:3 The truth is nope, they can’t. At least not … Continued
Eliminate Sarcasm
One of the most destructive relational habits that I see is the habit of sarcasm. It is considered clever and fun to be sarcastic with our friends and spouse, but it is actually the height of rudeness and will ultimately … Continued
Ground Rules for Sharing Concerns
In every relationship, there are bound to be concerns, complaints, or issues that come up. In marriage, one spouse gets annoyed, the other may be oblivious, but something needs to change. How can you share these offending matters with them … Continued
Why Having a Budget Could Save Your Marriage
Believe it or not, the number one reason couples list as the cause of their divorce (other than the cryptic “irreconcilable differences”) is finances. This is a very tough issue for many couples. It is very common to have too many … Continued
Advent Day 23 – Amen
Amen is far from a social cue at the end of prayer. It’s a declaration of trust.
Advent Day 22 – Celebration
Celebration is an overflow of freedom.