Category Archives: Christian Marriage

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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Elisabeth Elliot 1926-2015

This morning at the age of 88, Elisabeth Elliot went to be with the Lord. Oh to see the reunion of her with her first husband Jim as she tells him what happened with the Auca Indians after his death. Imagine … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour

  Each week we enjoy sharing with you what other marriage bloggers are posting. The following are our picks for you to read and from which to glean. Grab a cup of your favorite drink and spend time reading this … Continue reading →

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Marriage Rip-Currents And How To Avoid Them

I spent a day this week at the beach with my daughter and three of her four children–we left the baby at home. When we arrived it looked like a storm might blow in, so my oldest granddaughter suggested we … Continue reading →

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The Many Faces Of Empty

Empty. It’s a funny word when you say it by itself. It sounds like two letters of the alphabet “M” and “T”. I don’t know about you, but it’s a word I use often, and it has many faces. Think … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Summer Post Roundup

Summer is almost upon us, and you’re most likely dreaming of things to do to make this year special. One thing is sure–if you don’t plan a great Summer, it will be gone before you can blink. Planning is essential … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour

I know we haven’t provided a Happy Hour post in a long time. I’ve missed taking time to read what other marriage bloggers are saying–and you know what? There’s some really good Truth being shared. So…here’s to your weekend. Grab … Continue reading →

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The Value Of Friends

   We have been away this week with friends. It’s not the first time we’ve done this; in fact we’ve done it many times with them. We’ve been to Alaska, Europe, Napa Valley, Quebec City and Bermuda together just to … Continue reading →

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Finding Love Right Where You Are

You may be familiar with a current hit song by Ed Sheeran titled, Thinking Out Loud. In it he talks about all the mundane seasons of a relationship–growing older, yet loving each other more through these everyday moments. Think about … Continue reading →

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Are You Spontaneous?

   How spontaneous are you?  Some people avoid it at all costs, others thrive on it. I’d say Tom and I are quite spontaneous. In fact some of our best memories were totally unplanned. We’re on our way to our … Continue reading →

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21 Day Fix For Marriage

Three Weeks.  Three weeks pass quickly, especially when you’re on an extended vacation. Ah! Doesn’t a three week cruise sound wonderful? But it’s not happening for us and probably not for you either. <sigh> But three weeks really does go … Continue reading →

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To the Well-Intentioned but Ignorant Parents of Teenagers.

Today I’m doing something I hardly ever do–I’m reblogging. It’s a message for all our readers who are parents about the importance of being current as to what you allow your children to do on the internet. I need say … Continue reading →

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The Lord Is Risen…

Happy Easter! We encourage you to take Christ at His Word when He said, “He whom the Son sets free is free indeed!” – John 8:36 Are you walking in this freedom? Is your marriage? Take your burdens to Him … Continue reading →

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When Pain Feels Good

No one likes to feel pain. We  avoid experiencing it as much as possible. But there are times when pain is necessary.  I’m currently going through physical therapy for an impinged left shoulder, and it isn’t fun. Each time I … Continue reading →

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Crossroads

We all know what’s it’s like to be at a crossroad–that’s where two roads intersect and you have to decide which way to go. If you’ve set your course ahead of time, then the decision is easy–hardly noticeable. If you’re … Continue reading →

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Survey Invitation For The Effects Of Menopause On Your Sex Life

  Happy Wednesday! I’ve been asked to provide a guest post for Julie Sibert of Intimacy In Marriage blog on the effects menopause has had on the sex life of a healthy marriage. This is why I’m sending you this … Continue reading →

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What a Black and Blue Dress Can Teach Us About Marriage

As most of you are probably aware, social media is ablaze with a debate about whether this dress white and gold or black and blue? Ask everyone near your computer and you’ll most likely get both answers. How.is.this.possible? It’s a … Continue reading →

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