Communicating Your Needs to Your Husband Well
Communicating Your Needs to Your Husband Well Our words are a constant part of every day. Without them, it would be very difficult for us to fully express what’s in our hearts and minds. But words...
View ArticleMarriage Is Hard But God Is With Us
Was I naive to think marriage would not be hard? My parents divorced when I was barely four years old. I was crushed by the thought of my parents not being together and wished for their reconciliation...
View ArticleHow to Start Looking Forward to Sex (and stop seeing it as a chore)
It’s late at night, and you’re lying in bed wondering if your husband is asleep yet–and if he’s expecting anything. “I’m not even in the mood!” you think. “Why is there always all this pressure on me?...
View ArticleCelebrating the Differences in Your Marriage
It had been a busy week, and I was so excited going in to the weekend. I was going to rest, take my mind off my business for a couple of days, and just have fun. And one way I planned to enjoy the...
View ArticleProtecting Your Marriage Against an Affair
Even though my husband is perfect for me and he does complete me on so many levels, I do not believe that there is only one soul mate for each person. Learn how to protect your marriage against an...
View Article5 Reasons Why Christian Women Should Have More Sex
I probably don’t need to belabor the point that many Christian marriages are lackluster when it comes to sex. We typically believe the world has the edge on how to add sizzle and spice . . . not the...
View ArticleHow God Redeemed My Unequally-Yoked Marriage
Six years ago, a devout Catholic girl married an atheist. She knew the road she was embarking on wasn’t going to be easy. She knew that there were going to be struggles when it came to raising children...
View ArticleYour Husband Is Stuck with You
Your husband gets one life to live. And if he fears God, he will keep his marriage vows to you. No do-overs with another woman. So, theoretically, in this one life, you are his one wife. If that’s you,...
View ArticleWhat Makes the Heart Grow Fonder?
Let′s play the game Word Association, shall we? I say, ″Absence.″ You say? (I′ll give you a minute to list off one or two words that come to mind.) If you′re anything like me, the first word you...
View ArticleChoose Wisely – Your Connection Depends on it
I have an opportunity to attend a Bible class; should I go? My husband has an opportunity to teach as adjunct faculty at a local college; should he commit? I have a job opportunity; should I accept it?...
View Article10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Got Married
My husband and I married young. He was 19. I was 20. Needless to say, we had a lot to learn about marriage. (In reality, we still do…even after 11 years!) Here are the top 10 things about marriage I...
View ArticleI Gave Up Being Happy {in marriage}
When I first got married, I thought I’d always be happy. After all, I was married to my best friend and we got along well, therefore I should always be happy. Isn’t marriage like that for everyone? No,...
View ArticleThe Importance of Teamwork in Marriage
My husband and I had only been married a few months when our first child was born. It was a stressful time, and it was made even more stressful by the fact that he was working out of town for the...
View ArticleTaking Care of Yourself
It was still early this morning, but my body woke me up on autopilot since our normal rising time is around 5 am. But today is Saturday and my mind started rolling through my to-do list and what I...
View ArticleHow Fasting and Prayer Can Bless Your Marriage
I didn’t understand the power of fasting and praying until I had no where to turn but to God. The enemy had had his way with much of my life. My marriage was painful; many dreams had been shattered. My...
View ArticleDon’t Let Prince Charming Rob Your Marriage
Sometimes as I’m going throughout my day, I hear a man’s voice talking to me. This voice gives the perfect response to my feelings: “Oh, honey, you’re so right. Let me draw you a bath and give you a...
View Article3 Ways for Moms of Littles to Feel More Sensual
Toddler laughter can create world peace, and their stubbornness can suck the life out of the most nurturing mama. You are exhausted on all levels and can’t wait to thank your sister for introducing the...
View ArticleWhen Love Hurts
When Love Hurts I love to journal. It’s where I capture my raw, unaltered, innermost thoughts about life. In 2011, a few weeks before our 10-year wedding anniversary, I found my journals that dated...
View ArticleNurturing Your Marriage in a Season of Financial Difficulty
Nurturing Your Marriage in a Season of Financial Difficulty No matter how careful you are with your money, sometimes life throws finances into a tailspin. Medical or legal expenses, unemployment or...
View Article10 Reasons Your Marriage Isn’t Thriving
When you think about your marriage, does it feel like things are slipping away? We’ve found that making our marriage thrive means working hard to get past some major road blocks that get in the way,...
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