Category Archives: Christian Marriage

Beware Of Critical Judgments – Delight Your Marriage

It’s an honor when given a voice on someone else’s website, and I don’t take such opportunities lightly. In fact, I think I spend more time preparing for those posts than I do posting here. I suppose it’s a lot like … Continue reading

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I Wish To Dedicate This Song To…(Our New Contest)

When I was growing up it was a big deal to call into the local radio station and dedicate a song to someone special. I would listen and be enthralled with the stories of love my pre-teen heart craved to … Continue reading

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You Never Know When It Will Happen…

I have a dear friend who called this morning to tell me that her cousin and her husband were killed in a tragic car accident involving an elderly man who was driving the wrong way on the Interstate. She is … Continue reading

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Biblical Love Language

We’ve heard so much about the 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman, and it is a good book. But there are reasons it falls short to some degree.  First of all, when we place expectations on our spouse to love … Continue reading

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Happy Hour

What better way to spend your weekend then investing in great blogs offering sound, biblical advice and help for your marriage. This is why we call it “Happy Hour”. Cheers! Hot, Holy and Humorous Q & A With J: Preparing … Continue reading

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A Slice Of Our Life–At Home, At Church And In Our Ministry

I love to bake pies. It’s something I’ve done since we were first married in 1979 due to the kindness of an older woman who lived in our condo complex. She took me under her wing and taught me how … Continue reading

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Considering This Question Could Change Your Marriage–What Identifies You?

I’ve been thinking about my identity in Christ and how it informs the way I treat my husband. When I have my focus upward and not inward I tend to see difficulties and conflict in a way that places God’s … Continue reading

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Happy Hour

It’s that time when we share with you great blogs posts from the past week. We pray you have a relaxing weekend, take your wife/husband on a date, read some great marriage encouragement, and remember there’s no time like the … Continue reading

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Marriage A Mess Worth Making – Part 2

If you missed the first post in this series…you need to click here so as not to miss the flow of today’s post. The book, Relationships A Mess Worth Making, goes on to provide “seven tendencies of the sinful heart … Continue reading

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Marriage A Mess Worth Making – Part 1

Marriage can be messy. If you’re fairly new to it, you may be discouraged thinking something is wrong with yours. If you’ve been married for awhile, you may discouraged thinking this is all there is, and maybe even tempted to … Continue reading

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Happy Hour

It’s that time again–each week seems to fly by doesn’t it? That’s why I love taking time to slow down with these Happy Hour posts–to help us not miss some of the most important blog posts of the week. Spend … Continue reading

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Haunted By The “If Only’s” In Your Marriage?

If only… two little words that can leave a huge dent in your marriage. Are you haunted by these two words? Are they the first ones that come to mind when your spouse fails you in some way? Maybe they … Continue reading

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On Turning 56

Today is my 56th birthday. Fifty-six years ago my Mom and Dad were busy getting ready to add one more baby to their family of four. They thought they were finished, but God had other plans. I understand why she … Continue reading

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Do You Wish You Could Quit?

If you answered yes to this question, I get it. Marriage is hard work. But the problem isn’t that marriage is too hard; the problem is we didn’t fully understand what marriage entailed when we stood on the altar giving … Continue reading

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Happy Hour

It’s the time of week when we share with you the marriage blog posts that we’ve found helpful and worth sharing. Grab your favorite drink and enjoy your time here–you’re always welcome! 🙂 Intimacy In Marriage What Is Destroying Sex … Continue reading

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Stretching Our Romantic Muscles – A 21 Day Challenge

I’ve been doing something consistently that I had all but given up ever doing again. I started exercising. For those of you who have always been physically active you can’t possibly understand what I’m talking about. It is a way … Continue reading

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Overlook

We’re at our cabin this week for the 4th of July with most of our family who will arrive for a long weekend. The mountains are beautiful this time of year, and it’s the first time we’ve actually seen the … Continue reading

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Slow To Speak

I am married to a man who has learned the wisdom of speaking slowly. It’s not because he’s slow of thinking. In fact, it’s just the opposite. He ponders his thoughts before sharing them with others. And he often chooses … Continue reading

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Peeking In Your Bedroom

No, it’s not what you think.  What I’m talking about is something to help you and your marriage. It’s not difficult to do and you don’t need to study to figure out how to do it. All you have to … Continue reading

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Happy Hour

It’s Friday. It’s 5:00. It’s time for our weekly celebration of all the great marriage content being shared this week. Of course, the list isn’t exhaustive–but it’s full of posts we’ve read and highly endorse. Grab your favorite drink and … Continue reading

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