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Category Archives: Encouraging Your Spouse
A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes
The title of this post is a famous line from a Disney movie, Cinderella. But it begs the question, what do you dream of? This is the kind of question that makes for a great date. I’ll never forget sitting … Continue reading
2018 Date Night Challenge – The Letter “Q”
I remember the last time we did the alphabet dates I had the letter “Q” as well. Can I just say I think I should get extra points since this letter is so difficult? But I’m Quite happy to say… … Continue reading
Posted in 2018 Date Night Challenge, Alphabet Dates, Christian Marriage, Date Night Ideas, Encouraging Your Spouse, resources
Tagged Andrew Murray, C.S. Lewis, Favorite Authors, great Quotes, Paul David Tripp, Randy Alcorn
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Marriage Markers to See and Follow
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
Posted in Christian Marriage, Encouraging Your Spouse, Growing Strong Marriages, The Gospel & Marriage, Wisdom in Marriage
Tagged Fallen Giant, Marriage Markers, Sequoia National Park, wedding vows
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Vintage Post – Grace Given Brings Peace
(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
Is Your Marriage Self-Insured?
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
Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Encouraging Your Spouse, In Sickness, Newlyweds, Seasons of Life, The Gospel & Marriage
Tagged All In, Hurricane Irma, marriage, Self-insurance
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Cherishing Your Spouse by Supporting Their Interests
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
Attributes of a Healthy Marriage – Friendship
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
The Attributes of a Healthy Marriage – Cherish
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
Posted in Christian Marriage, Encouraging Your Spouse
Tagged Attributes of a Healthy Marriage, Cherish, Gary Thomas
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Keeping The Home Fires Burning
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
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Encouraging Your Spouse, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged Eagle Scout, Intimacy in Marriage, Starting a fire with flint
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The Attributes of a Healthy Marriage – TRUST
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
“You Are So Beautiful To Me”
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
Keeping It Real–Worth The Effort
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
3 Ways Easter Makes A Difference In Marriage
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
Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Easter, Encouraging Your Spouse, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged Easter Truth for Marriage, Paul Tripp, Wednesday's Word
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Happy Hour
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
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Encouraging Your Spouse, Happy Hour
Tagged Blog Love, CMBA, Happy Hour
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Thirsty For Romance
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
7 Tips in Navigating the Waters of Change
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
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Difficulty, Encouraging Your Spouse, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged Change in Marriage, Facing Unexpected Changes
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Riding The Emotional Roller Coaster
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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