Category Archives: Encouraging Your Spouse

Marriage Markers to See and Follow

Posted on July 2, 2018 by

Tom and I visited Sequoia National Park several years ago. We decided to hike a trail through the giant trees. We were encouraged to try a shorter trail requiring little experience. As we headed out we found one that said … Continue reading →

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Love Showed Me Who I Am, by Heather Aznaran

Posted on May 18, 2018 by

Today is the final post in my Mother’s Day Gift series. Meet Heather, our youngest and the one who recently got married to the love of her life, Matt Aznaran. She may be small in stature, but not in strength … Continue reading →

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Vintage Post – Grace Given Brings Peace

Posted on April 6, 2018 by

(Originally posted on April, 21, 2010) 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, … Continue reading →

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Is Your Marriage Self-Insured?

Posted on March 26, 2018 by

Last September we took a direct hit by Hurricane Irma. Considering all the damage many experienced, ours was minimal.  It wasn’t until January when we had a week of rain that we discovered our roof was leaking. Tom called our … Continue reading →

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Cherishing Your Spouse by Supporting Their Interests

Posted on March 19, 2018 by

One of the things I appreciate about my husband is the way he supports me in my interests. It’s no surprise that I enjoy writing. This is an area where Tom has no personal interest, but he makes room for … Continue reading →

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Attributes of a Healthy Marriage – Friendship

Posted on November 7, 2017 by

This one may seem like a given, but it isn’t. We have encountered far too many couples who after years of marriage have nothing in common. This is a dangerous place to be. We become vulnerable to the wiles of … Continue reading →

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The Attributes of a Healthy Marriage – Cherish

Posted on October 16, 2017 by

Cherish is a word most of us use in our wedding vows, but most likely don’t realize what it means. Cherish: to keep or cultivate with care and affection; to entertain or harbor in the mind deeply and resolutely;  (“Cherish.” Merriam-Webster.com. … Continue reading →

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Keeping The Home Fires Burning

Posted on October 13, 2017 by

Tom was two badges shy of becoming an Eagle Scout when he quit, a choice he regrets to this day, yet what he learned during his Boy Scout training is so valuable.  I have benefited from his knowledge and skill … Continue reading →

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The Attributes of a Healthy Marriage – TRUST

Posted on October 3, 2017 by

So often we focus on what not to do, and miss the things we can do to improve our marriage. Thus, I want to begin a series focusing on the many attributes of a healthy marriage. Attribute One – TRUST … Continue reading →

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“You Are So Beautiful To Me”

Posted on July 28, 2017 by

Wives, how many of you have heard your husband say this to you? I would imagine most of us would say we have, but do you believe him? Or do you find yourself arguing or rejecting his compliments? You may … Continue reading →

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Magnifying Respect In Marriage

Posted on July 25, 2017 by

When asked, “Do you respect your spouse?” Most of us would answer a quick YES! It’s necessary to examine respect to see if we know what we’re talking about. Webster’s 1828 Dictionary defines it this way: RESPECT’, verb transitive – … Continue reading →

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Keeping It Real–Worth The Effort

Posted on June 28, 2017 by

If you haven’t figured it out by now, I love parties. I love holidays. I love surprises. I love celebrations. Since Tom has retired it makes it very difficult to surprise him. He is almost always home when I’m home. … Continue reading →

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3 Ways Easter Makes A Difference In Marriage

Posted on April 19, 2017 by

Easter is without a doubt the most important date on the calendar for Christians, because if there was no Easter, Christmas would have no meaning. But Easter occurred and this informs our marriage that we have hope. Hope that there … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour

Posted on March 24, 2017 by

I know it’s been awhile since I’ve posted up some of my favorite marriage blog posts from the week, and I’m sorry. It’s certainly not because there aren’t any I’d recommend. On the contrary! There are so many excellent Christian … Continue reading →

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Thirsty For Romance

Posted on October 20, 2016 by

We want to start a new segment on Thursdays we are calling,  “Thirsty For Romance” Imagine someone giving you a refreshing drink on a hot, summer day. We enjoy it. It feels good, and it invigorates us. Romance provides the … Continue reading →

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7 Tips in Navigating the Waters of Change

Posted on August 5, 2016 by

When a couple says their wedding vows they are promising to be committed to each other through all the changes life will throw at them. Some will be expected, others will hit them out of no where making it difficult … Continue reading →

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Riding The Emotional Roller Coaster

Posted on July 25, 2016 by

I hate roller coasters. I really do. I didn’t always, in fact my first date was when I was 14 years old. A boy asked me to go to the fair, and I couldn’t wait to go on the fastest, … Continue reading →

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Secret Garden Of Pride

Posted on July 16, 2016 by

The last two posts have dealt with besetting sins and our need to disclose them to our spouse for help and hope in overcoming them. How You Deal With This Will Either Make Or Break Your Marriage 8 Principals To … Continue reading →

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How You Deal With This Will Either Make Or Break Your Marriage

Posted on July 11, 2016 by

Besetting sin or habitual sin. As Christians we deal with them every day of our lives. It is the one sin that easily entangles us without much effort. It is like an anchor on our soul adding weight to pull … Continue reading →

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Hidden Fears That Haunted Me

Posted on June 6, 2016 by

We had been married for a few years, yet Tom still didn’t know something significant about me. I had managed to keep this part of my life hidden from him because I was embarrassed about it. I kept thinking to … Continue reading →

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