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Category Archives: Christian Marriage
What Marriage Is And Isn’t To Us
Today is our 36th anniversary–3 dozen years! It’s been quite the journey, and we couldn’t be more grateful to God who has made it all possible. In 36 years we’ve learned about what marriage is and what it isn’t. If … Continue reading
Happy Valentine’s Day
Sometimes there are parts of movies that stay with you forever. The following clip is one such movie…May you have a wonderful life night. 😉 And when you finish watching this clip…enjoy this new song by JJ Heller and her … Continue reading
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Everyday Romance – Life Giving Words
Today’s idea was founded centuries ago when men of old were writing letters of encouragement to other brothers and sisters in Christ. What they didn’t know was how the Holy Spirit was infusing every Word with the life-giving power of … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Encouraging Your Spouse, Growing Strong Marriages, Holidays, Love is, Romance in Marriage, romancing your spouse, Romantic Ideas, Spiritual Intimacy, The Gospel & Marriage, Valentine's Day
Tagged 1 Corinthians 13, Encourage Your Spouse, Holy Bible, marriage, Valentine's Day Ideas
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Everyday Romance – How Sweet It Is
Today’s idea is another one that is easy to do, but will hopefully leave a lasting impression on your spouse’s mind and heart. Have you ever thought about the names of the candies sold in stores? They provide a great … Continue reading
Everyday Romance – Remember When
Today’s challenge is short and sweet–Find a picture from one of your favorite times together. Take some time to write out what you loved most about this time in your history. To Help You Think of what you were doing … Continue reading
Everyday Romance – Hidden Notes
Today’s romantic challenge is to write a group of notes to your spouse telling them something specific in stages and hiding them where you know they’ll find them. Or you can give them the first one that provides a hint … Continue reading
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Tagged Hiding Notes, Love Notes, Romancing your spouse, Valentine's Day Ideas
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Can We Talk?
Last night at our small group meeting a couple shared something they had recently gone through that they thought would be helpful to the rest of us. It was. It provided a spring board for an entire evening of dialogue. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Conflict
Tagged Can We Talk, communication, Conflict in Marriage, Fruit of the Spirit
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On Guard For Good
We recently went to see the movie Unbroken, and unfortunately got there in time to see the previews of upcoming films. We were shocked to see the trailer to the movie, 50 Shades of Grey, rated R, which is set … Continue reading
Are You Free To Do This In Your Home?
It is greatly needed in every home, yet oftentimes life gets so serious that months can go by and we haven’t even thought about it much less found a reason to do it. But we encourage you to find venues … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, humor, Parenting, Seasons of Life
Tagged Banned From Chick-Fil-A, Flu Parody, Free To Laugh, humor, Jordan Watts, laughter
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How Kind Are You? Does It Matter?
Today is our monthly post on the Engaged Marriage blog. This month’s title is…The Role Kindness Plays In Romance. I’d love for you to click over and read about what God has been saying to me recently in regard to … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Fruits of the Spirit, Romance, Romance in Marriage
Tagged Engaged Marriage, Fruits of the Spirit, Kindness, Oscar Wilde Quote, Quote on Kindness
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Time To Trade In Your Old Marriage For A New One?
This is how we treat our cars, our furniture, our things. But it isn’t how we are to treat our marriage. Tom and I will soon celebrate our 36th wedding anniversary. We’ve been through many seasons–newlyweds, becoming parents, home-ownership, raising … Continue reading
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Lessons From An Unbroken Man
You’ve most likely heard about the new movie, Unbroken, based on the true-life story of Louis Zamperini. What you may not know is that his story is not only one of survival, but of forgiveness. Louis said that hatred does … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Conflict, Forgiveness, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged Angelina Jolie, Forgiveness, Louis Zamperini, Unbroken
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It’s Complicated
You may wonder what I’m talking about with the title of today’s post. Actually, I’m talking about life. We have been in an extended season of change and challenges. There are no easy answers, only learning to adjust to a … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Difficulty
Tagged Communication in Marriage, It's Complicated, Vulnerable
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Merry Christmas From Our Home To Yours!
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What’s The Romantic Temperature In Your Home?
Every month (the second Monday) we are featured on the Engaged Marriage blog. Our topic is romance in marriage. Following is this month’s post… If marriage is like a house, then romance is the central air and heat. Think about … Continue reading
A Christmas Infused Marriage
Infusion is a popular term used today in regards to the craft of making a good cup of tea. It’s the process of steeping to promote strength and character. I love to look up the definition of words from Noah … Continue reading
Do You Know How To Dad?
Face it, a big part of marriage involves raising kids. They have a way of consuming all of our time and energy, if we let them. This is why priorities must be established in order to keep our marriages strong … Continue reading
In Sickness And In Health
For the past month we’ve been busy, but haven’t gone anywhere. Tom has been fighting the flu and bronchitis which has been a bear to defeat. I have worked hard to make sure he’s comfortable, well-fed and well-hydrated. Thankfully, he’s … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Difficulty, In Sickness
Tagged Healthy Marriage Tips, sick spouse, sickness in marriage
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There Is A Day Coming…
…that we all know is certain, yet the way we live might say otherwise. I’m talking about the day when “death do us part”. Why this topic? Why today? Because we received a text this morning telling us that a … Continue reading
