Category Archives: Marriage
Inspiring Long-Term Marriages
Sharon and are teaching a marriage coaching class at our church right now. We have had two couples participating that have each been married over 30 years. I find this humbling that they would come to listen to us especially … Continue reading
Twenty-Somethings’ Relationship Hunger
I have been very encouraged when I’ve been around the twenty-something generation lately. Many of them are hungry to strive to do relationships right and really want to know more. I applaud them. I also challenge my generation of Baby … Continue reading
If I Only Knew Then, What I Know
Joy Eggerichs, Emerson’s daughter, blogs Love & Respect NOW and this series of five posts hits on the head the challenge women have of respecting and calling out good in the men around them. So What Now?
One Small Thing
Regardlesss of what kind of relationship you have with your spouse right now ask yourself what one small thing you could do today to express your love. Okay, now that you know what it is – do it!!! Ideas Kiss … Continue reading
Simple Romance
Here are some simple romantic ideas. Write notes to each other on the mirror using a dry erase marker. Write little love notes or notes of encouragement on Post-it notes and put them places your spouse will find. Pick some … Continue reading
Whatever Works
During our separation, but also even now in striving to maintain and improve our marriage, I have come to the conclusion that I need to take all that I am learning and figure out what works for our marriage to … Continue reading
Devotions: What Scriptures Do You Know?
Last night for our devotions we each shared scripture from memory. We realize that there could come a time in our lives either in this nation or traveling to another nation that we might not have access to our Bibles, … Continue reading
Top Couples Therapy Advice Blogs
I thought this was an interesting list of couples therapy advice blogs. Some are Christian, some secular. I have not had time to review every one, but I see several that I do respect. http://www.mastersinpsychology.net/making-it-work-top-25-couples-therapy-advice-blogs
30-60-90
So, I promised you a post about what we do each day to quickly connect with each other and with God as a couple. It’s not earth shattering, but it’s effective! Again, we always struggled with praying together each day. … Continue reading
Our Weekly Devotions
Have you struggled as a couple to have consistent devotions during your marriage? Well, you’re not alone! We have had trouble since day one to have anything at all, let alone consistently. We knew it was important to read scripture … Continue reading
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