Category Archives: Growing Strong Marriages

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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Two Ways To Improve Your Communication In Marriage

Posted on July 17, 2017 by

Sometimes we hear advice that is familiar so we ignore it even if we aren’t practicing it; It’s called a well-worn path. The Bible calls it not having ears to hear. Ouch! Communication, like baseball, is learned over time with … Continue reading →

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Two Weddings and an Engagement

Posted on July 13, 2017 by

  I have two nephews who are getting married within six weeks of each other this Summer. I am coordinating one and helping with the rehearsal dinner for the other, and I am loving every minute of it! Right in … 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 →

Posted in Christian Marriage, Encouraging Your Spouse, Growing Strong Marriages, Hindrances to Romance, Keeping It Real, romanticizing your master bedroom | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

5 Marriage Blogger Husband’s Answer This Question…

Posted on June 21, 2017 by

Why is Sex Important? Part One Listen in on this podcast as my husband, Tom, and the following men discuss this vital aspect of Sex in a healthy Marriage: Paul Byerly, The Generous Husband and The XY Code Scott Means, Heaven … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Intimacy, Keeping It Real, Sexual Intimacy | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Loving v. Virginia – 50 Years of Interracial Marriage

Posted on June 12, 2017 by

John Piper has written an outstanding tribute to the pivotal anniversary celebrated today. It was on June 12, 1967 when the United States Supreme Court declared unconstitutional all state laws that prohibited interracial marriage. But it didn’t change in America instantly. … Continue reading →

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Please Take Our Poll: How Do You Selfie?

Posted on May 31, 2017 by

We invite you to take our Selfie Survey.  Also, feel free to share a selfie photo in our comments if you’d like. 🙂

Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages

The Core of Who We Are

Posted on May 25, 2017 by

When we began blogging in 2008, there were only a handful of marriage bloggers seeking to spread the encouragement that marriages can not only survive, but thrive. Now 9 years later there are 130 marriage blogs who have committed to … Continue reading →

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Monday Date Night Prompts – Yelping It

Posted on April 24, 2017 by

Do you ever get tired of doing the same old things, going to the same places for dates because it’s all you know? I get that! Tom and I certainly have our favorite restaurants–I’ll post about them later. But what … 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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Monday Date Night Prompts – Skyward

Posted on April 10, 2017 by

I am a Florida native and have grown up with the Space Program in my backyard. I have many precious memories watching rockets, space shuttles and satellites being launched into orbit. As an added bonus, we have a great view … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Marriage, Date Night Ideas, Dating Your Spouse, Growing Strong Marriages, Outdoor Dates | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Monday Date Night Prompts – Explore

Posted on April 3, 2017 by

  The weather is beautiful this time of year for most places. But Florida outdoes herself in the Spring, if I say so myself. Tom and I drove to the other side of town this past weekend to check out … Continue reading →

Posted in Date Night Ideas, Dating Your Spouse, Daytime Dates, Growing Strong Marriages, Spring Date Ideas | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

10 Questions for Oldyweds About Romance

Posted on March 28, 2017 by

You’re most likely familiar with the Newlywed Game. It’s where couples married under a year are asked questions separately to see how well they know each other. Paul Byerly has challenged Christian Marriage Bloggers to post 10 questions about any topic … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Open Nest, Romance in Marriage, Seasons of Life | Tagged , , | 8 Comments

Monday Date Night Prompts

Posted on March 27, 2017 by

If you’ve read our blog long, you know that Monday has always been our date night–for as long as I can remember. We chose Mondays because it was our pastor’s day off and no church meetings were ever scheduled on … Continue reading →

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Cherish – From Obligation To Delight

Posted on March 16, 2017 by

Hey. Tom here this time sharing with you my review of a new book written by Gary Thomas. You know him for his excellent book titled, Sacred Marriage, I hope you’ll get to know him even more by buying and … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of a Crimson Stained Marriage

Posted on March 13, 2017 by

The year was predicted to yield a bumper crop, a winemaker’s dream. The vines had experienced near perfect growing conditions all summer, and harvest was just beginning. At 3:20a. on the morning of August 24th, the unimaginable happened. An earthquake … Continue reading →

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A Time For Everything…

Posted on February 6, 2017 by

Every marriage faces different seasons. Some you see coming and others take you by surprise with a phone call. Being aware of this helps us adjust when the winds change–rather than get blown away by the emotional roller coaster, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Caring for Parents, Christian Marriage, Death and Grieving, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, In-Laws, Seasons of Life | Tagged , , , | 5 Comments

Thirsty For Romance

Posted on December 8, 2016 by

Date nights can become routine, and during the Christmas season they can become non-existent. Why not plan something special this week while you’re out shopping together? Romantic Tip for this week is to include our Mall Date Night idea we shared … Continue reading →

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Keeping It Real This Christmas–Can You Relate?

Posted on December 6, 2016 by

My house is a mess. I am decorating for Christmas, but there are demands keeping me from finishing it all at once. Oh sure, I’ve posted photos on Instagram zoomed in where it appears my home is picture perfect, but it’s not. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Conflict, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, Perspective in Marriage | Tagged , , | 6 Comments

(S)Elf On The Shelf

Posted on December 3, 2016 by

Our daughter sent us a photo on the first of December. It’s of their little elf who had brought hot chocolate for their 4 children to enjoy when they 2 woke up. It’s a cute tradition many young families have … Continue reading →

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