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Category Archives: Christian Marriage
Marriage Bill of Rights
Have you ever had this thought about your spouse, “I have a right to be treated (fill in the blank!)?” We can enter into the marriage covenant with an unwritten lists of our personal rights and demands. Everything is fine … Continue reading
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Biblical Counseling: Fast and Free
We have had the privilege to take hours of classes on Biblical Counseling these past few years. It has been a tremendous blessing not only to those we counsel, but to our own marriage as well. The reality is that … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Contests, Difficulty, Forgiveness, Growing Strong Marriages, Spiritual Intimacy
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A Fragrant Aroma: She’s Beautiful!
A while ago Tom and I were at dinner. He was telling me about a time he was away from home and the people he had met. One person in particular he was talking about was a woman, so I … Continue reading
The Fruit of the Spirit: Meekness – Part II
(Taken from http://www.ReviveOurHearts.com.) Last week we barely scratched the surface of what meekness is, and I was quite convicted. I have been in a slump spiritually for the past few months. I have continued in my personal disciplines knowing my … Continue reading
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Top 10 Marriage Blogs
Stu Gray of The Marry Blogger, began a Top 10 Marriage Blog List last year. It was quite successful in helping people find quality content regarding marriage on the internet. You can see last year’s Top Ten by CLICKING HERE. … Continue reading
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Project 52 – Pregnant Silence
Sitting in our favorite restaurant, we order our usual. Life has been different, challenging and unpredictable. But we are still US. We talk about our day. We talk about our calendars. And then the conversation turns to what matters most. … Continue reading
A Fragrant Aroma: Honesty Breeds Intimacy
There have been two MAJOR times in our marriage when honesty – the painful kind of honesty you know is going to hurt your spouse – is necessary. The first happened during our third year of marriage when I was … Continue reading
The Fruit Of The Spirit: Meekness
Meekness is also known as humility. It is the soil from which all the other godly virtues grow. How does one obtain meekness? By taking every opportunity to humble yourself before God and men (including your spouse). I have developed … Continue reading
A Fragrant Aroma: Playing Defense
Not being a huge sports fan, it’s funny that the Lord brought this metaphor to my mind. I know it was Him, because I wouldn’t even think in these terms, but sadly I’ve been living them. Maybe you will relate. … Continue reading
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The Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness
“Goodness: The moral qualities which constitute christian excellence; moral virtue.” Webster’s 1828 Dictionary What constitutes a good husband, a good wife? Is it what they do or who they are? We believe it’s both. We all recognize good husbands who … Continue reading
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No Stuffing Allowed
It wasn’t what we expected. The ship was full of mostly elderly couples. There were as many wheelchairs as walkers, yet these couples were full of excitement to be touring New England in the Fall. As excited as we were, … Continue reading
Project 52: Plan Some Nothing
The pace of life, at times, can seem to be speeding out of control. We run to this errand and hurry to the next appointment – always wondering if we’ve forgotten something important. This is oftentimes unavoidable in our fast-paced … Continue reading
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The Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness
Today we’re talking about kindness. Everyone knows what kindness is. It is the one trait that sends us into our day with a smile on our face. It is the one trait missing when we’ve been cut off in traffic. … Continue reading
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And We’re Off
Today we leave for a trip I’ve waited our entire marriage to take – to see New England in the Fall! Now I will never be able to sing along with The Veggie Tales, “and I’ve never been to Boston … Continue reading
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Fragrant Aroma: Weakness
This week I don’t have to think twice about what to share with you. The purpose of today’s post is to give you a glimpse into our lives, our marriage, in hopes of helping you learn from our strengths and/or … Continue reading
Posted in A Fragrant Aroma, Christian Marriage, Difficulty
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Fruit of the Spirit: Patience or Long-Suffering
Consider with us the patience of a winemaker. He oversees the vineyard, monitoring it’s quality and growth, guarding against pests and inclement weather to the best of his ability. Next comes the harvest – he determines when to pick the … Continue reading
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The Fruit of the Spirit: Peace
It’s good to remember the Fruit of the Spirit is one fruit with nine attributes. This means nine virtues which are evident in ever growing measure in the life of a believer. This being said – today we focus on … Continue reading
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A Fragrant Aroma: Papa on Duty
I thought it would be good for the men to hear about my side of “Nana on Duty“. First of all, I had a very hectic week at work with a new customer. As a result I was providentially hindered … Continue reading
Fruit of the Spirit: Joy
In our second aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit, we discover it is joy! Joy is not happiness, per se, but a bubbling up in the soul contented with God, Himself. If we are lacking joy – know this … Continue reading
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Nana On Duty
It is late. I am tired. But I will share briefly what is on my heart. Our daughter and son-in-law are enjoying a week away celebrating their 5 years together. Amazing to think it’s been half a decade since my … Continue reading
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