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Category Archives: Growing Strong Marriages
50 Shades Of Grace In Marriage
I was thinking the other day about the trilogy and soon–to-be-made movie of 50 Shades of Grey, and how it has been such a detriment to what a healthy relationship is as defined by God. It makes me appreciate all … Continue reading
What Will The Next 31 Days Do For Your Marriage?
Actually your marriage can grow quite a bit if you take a moment and sign up for the 31 Days To A Better Marriage challenge hosted by the Alabaster Jar blog during the month of October. It all begins today, … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged 31 Days To A Better Marriage, Christ, Christian, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Jolene Engle, marriage, Relationships
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31 Days To A Better Marriage Starts Tuesday!
Jolene Engle, of The Alabaster Jar blog is hosting an excellent series for the month of October. We wanted to let you know about it ahead of time so you won’t miss a day of the series. Click on the … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged 31 Days To A Better Marriage, Alabaster Jar, Christ, Education and Enrichment, God, Jolene Engle, marriage, October, relationship
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Are You A Wise Marriage Vineyard Owner?
The wise Vineyard owner realizes the importance of knowing their vines well. They’ll often walk the rows examining them for pests and blight in order to do what they can to keep them from damaging the growing crop. It isn’t … Continue reading
My Spouse Would Be Perfect For Me If Only ____________!
How would you fill in the blank? What is the one area in which you wish your spouse was different? Most likely we all have an answer. Those who don’t are either not married yet, or they haven’t been together … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged Christ, Christian, Divorce, God, If Only My Spouse, Jesus, marriage, Regrets In Marriage, Relationships, Spouse
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Romance In Marriage–The Eyes Have It!
Today we’ve posted on the Engaged Marriage blog about the importance of romance in marriage, and it’s most likely not what you think. But first we want to announce the winner in our “Wives Of The Bible” giveaway. Thanks to … Continue reading
Wives Of The Bible Book Review And Giveaway
I have the privilege of reviewing a new book being released today. It’s titled, Wives Of The Bible, and includes 25 lessons from women who’s stories are told in the Bible for our benefit. Jolene Engle does an excellent job … Continue reading
Tom’s Letter To His Newlywed Self – Age 24
Going along with our focus from yesterday, I, (Tom), wanted a turn to write a letter to myself when we were first married from the vantage point of today, 34 years later. Dear Tom, I hear congratulations are in order. … Continue reading
A Letter To My Newlywed Self – Age 19
I was thinking recently about the whole idea of reflecting on what I would say to my 21 year old self from the vantage point of today. It made me wonder what I would say to my newlywed self about … Continue reading
A Secret Wives Would Do Well To Know
Yesterday we shared with you Kate Aldrich’s post titled, Emotional Alphabet. Well, in order to challenge the wives in the same way we’ve challenged the husbands, we want to share with you Brad’s post titled, Emotional Foreplay. Take a moment … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, communication, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged A Secret Wives Would Do Well To Know, Emotion, Foreplay, God, Husband, Kate Aldrich, marriage, People, Wife
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A Secret All Husbands Would Do Well To Know
I was going through older blog posts from some of my favorite marriage bloggers when I found a gem. It’s an article by Kate with One Flesh Marriage, that she wrote in March of 2012 titled, Emotional Alphabet. She shares … Continue reading
Happy Hour
It’s time for our Specials Of The Week. We couldn’t choose just one blog to feature because there are just too many great posts to share. We hope you’ll spend some time this weekend reading these posts. You’re marriage will … Continue reading
Two Words That Change Everything
I’m reading through the One Year Bible this year, and the last book I read was Job. Now I’m about half way through Ecclesiastes, and what a contrast! The first book contains the story of a man who seemingly did … Continue reading
Happy Hour
The Special Blog of the Week we want to share with you is the Do Not Disturb blog. Justin and Megan do an excellent job of encouraging intimacy and the freedom there is to be found behind closed doors. They are … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, communication, Growing Strong Marriages, Happy Hour, Priorities, Sexual Intimacy, The Gospel & Marriage, Troubled Marriage
Tagged Do Not Disturb blog, Facebook, Hindrances To Sexual Freedom in Marriage, marriage, Marriage Analogies, Relationships, Sexual norm, Twitter
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Creative Dates Inspired By Song of Solomon – Part 2
Welcome back! We are excited to share a couple of more date ideas based on the most romantic and sensual book in the Bible–The Song of Solomon. Date #3 – Picnic With A View While the king was on his … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Creative Dates, Date Night Ideas, Dating Your Spouse, Growing Strong Marriages, Outdoor Dates, Romance in Marriage, romancing your spouse, romantic date nights, Romantic Ideas, Summer Date Ideas, Travel, Vacations
Tagged Central California, Creative Dates Inspired By The Song Of Solomon, English Standard Version, Florida, God, Intimate relationship, Sequoia National Forest, Solomon, Song of Solomon, Vineyard
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Creative Date Ideas Inspired By The Song Of Solomon
The Song of Solomon is God’s proof that He is all for intimate, sexual love expressed solely between a husband and wife. It’s His idea! After spending the past couple of weeks talking about sexual intimacy, we thought it would … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Creative Dates, Date Night Ideas, Dating Your Spouse, Growing Strong Marriages, Outdoor Dates, Romance in Marriage, romancing your spouse, romantic date nights, Romantic Ideas, Unique Dates
Tagged Bible, Creative Dates Inspired By The Song Of Solomon, English Standard Version, Essential oil, God, Jerusalem, Solomon, Song, Song of Solomon
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Love, Know, Speak, Do
Years ago we were helping another couple who had been struggling with sexual intimacy. They had a strong marriage. They loved each other, but the wife didn’t really enjoy sex. As the years passed it was getting more and more … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, Sexual Intimacy
Tagged "Love Know Speak Do", Husband, Instruments In The Redeemer's Hands, marriage, orgasm, Paul David Tripp, People, Question, reaching climax during sex, relationship, Sexual intimacy, Sexuality, Wife
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What Age Does Sex Stop In Marriage?
One wouldn’t think this is such a difficult question to answer. I used to think sex ended when you got old–like in your fifties. But then, I turned 50! 😉 Now old is always 15 years older than me. I’m … Continue reading
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