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Category Archives: Christian Marriage
Bonus: More on Envy
We don’t normally post on Saturday, but after discovering that our friends at the Girltalk blog were doing a series to match ours on Envy, we had to share it with you. Although it is written by women for women … Continue reading
Freebie Friday: Advice – Little Notes Mean So Much
Today we want to introduce you to Leonard and Barbara Lippy – husband and wife for over 30 years – our friends for over a decade. Kelly – another close friend, shared this with me: Several years after they were … Continue reading
Grace Given Brings Peace
It is late. It has been one of those nights where I am filled with emotions I don’t understand, much less expect my husband to understand. Yet I try. I strive to communicate honestly, even though as I speak what’s … Continue reading
Mark Your Calendar
It is raining as I write this post. I love it when it rains – the air smells cleaner and it’s usually cooler (something always appreciated in Florida). It often rains in the Spring in order to water the seeds that … Continue reading
Romance is Lovely
Today’s post is devoted to our women readers. I recently discovered a world of amazing blogs by women who create lovely things. Rachel, of Lovely Clusters came up with a great idea – gather together everyone who enjoys blogging about … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Purpose, Romance in Marriage
Tagged Lovely Clusters
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Cultivating Patience
One who plants a vineyard quickly discovers there is much work and devotion involved in caring for the vines. In our society we have become so far removed from the farmer’s perspective; we want fresh produce so we go to … Continue reading
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True Love Died
Our marriages – our true love for one another – is only possible because God ordained that True Love would die over 2,000 years ago on a lonely hill! Enjoy this production by Northland Church – Easter 2009. True Love … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrations, Christian Marriage, Holidays
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Freebie Friday: E.G.G.s
Okay – first we must tell you – yesterday’s post on McRomance Cafe’ coming to McDonalds was completely an April Fools joke! Of our many hits yesterday only a few of you clicked on the link to get your free … Continue reading
Just Ask
We were asked at a seminar one time what we thought we were most passionate about. Of course, we had our immediate, cut and dry answers, but the challenge that followed is what intrigued us. The assignment was to go … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Romance in Marriage, Testimonies
Tagged Corinthian Bells
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Why We Blog
This past weekend we attended Memorial Services for two young men, age 22 and 21 – they were separate services, completely unrelated. One was held Saturday morning, the other Sunday afternoon. We also shared dinner with two separate couples whom … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Holidays, Spiritual Intimacy
Tagged Easter
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A Good Reminder
This past weekend I caught up with a friend I hadn’t talked to in a long time. She shared with me the joy her new marriage of two years had brought to her life and how she wished she had … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication
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A Silent Maturity
A couple of weeks ago we began a discussion about “Words” and the effect they have on our marriage – either for good or bad. We referenced the verse from Proverbs 15 that says, “A soft answer turns away wrath, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged Paul Tripp, War of Words
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Husbands…Love!
Concerning the husband’s responsibility to love his wife, J. R. Miller offers these thoughts: “Each member of the household has a part in the family life and fullest happiness and blessedness of the home can be attained only when each … Continue reading
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Freebie Friday: Encouragement
“But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.” Hebrews 3:13 ESV How often we need encouragement to see that we’re making progress in … Continue reading
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Where We’ve Been
Yesterday, Tom shared his practice of offering a soft answer whenever I’m angry or having an emotional meltdown. I wanted to share with you my side – being the recipient of Tom applying this scripture to our relationship. First of … Continue reading
Where Are We Going?
This is a good question we should ask ourselves often: Where do we want to be 10, 15 or 20 years from now in our marriages? Once you have a clear vision in view, the next question is: What choices … Continue reading
Freebie Friday: Wisdom Speaks
Wisdom from 170 years ago still speaks as clearly today. If you have found a husband/wife with whom to share life’s journey, you have within reach the ability to be the happiest of all earthly creatures. Marriage is a gift! … Continue reading
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The Marriage Dance
Each morning I enjoy time alone with the Lord – reading His Word, praying for my husband, my family, friends and for the day ahead. I usually write out my prayers along with my thoughts in my journal allowing me … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Spiritual Intimacy
Tagged The Marriage Dance
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Change of Plans
I know we mentioned we were going to continue our discussion about the effect words have on marriage today. However, I’ve decided to whisk my wife away to celebrate our anniversary (Wednesday night), which left us no time to offer … Continue reading
Refuge From The Hurt of Tongues
“The gift of speech is one of the noblest that God has given to man. It was meant to be loving, true, wise, enriching, and full of blessing. God gave us our tongues that with them we might speak to … Continue reading