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Category Archives: Growing Strong Marriages
The Gate of Sexual Intimacy
Fences provide needed protection and privacy. They act as a deterrent to would-be burglars, and provide privacy to our property. After Hurricane Irma last fall, our 15 year old wooden fence was in serious need of replacement. We are grateful … Continue reading
Is Your View Of Marriage Too Small?
If you are a parent you know the challenge it is getting your child to see the big picture of why they do things. I remember asking my children to pick up their room cluttered with every toy from their … Continue reading
Love Showed Me Who I Am, by Heather Aznaran
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
Silence Is Not Strength, by Tracy Lytle
Today I am pleased to share with you our next post in my Mother’s Day Gift series. Tracy is our second born and first daughter. She has been married to Seth, for 13 years celebrating on May 27th. They have … Continue reading
Where Do You Lean? by Jason Walter
We begin my Mother’s Day Gift series by introducing you to our firstborn, Jason. He and his wife, Ashley, will celebrate their 12th anniversary on June 3rd. They have four children and live in Tennessee. _______________________ I was reading in … Continue reading
Vintage Post – Meet The Gardners
(originally posted on April 23, 2013) Have you ever heard your spouse talk about someone over and over, but never had the chance to meet them? Someone they had met before you were together? You’ve heard so much about them … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Christian Marriage, Death and Grieving, Growing Strong Marriages, Seasons of Life
Tagged Marriage Mentors
Going, Not Knowing
On this Easter Sunday I’m reminded of another Easter. 1985. It was our last Sunday in the church where Tom and I met. This was the place where we had memorized so many scriptures because the senior pastor’s wife was … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Christian Marriage, Easter, Growing Strong Marriages, Holidays, Seasons of Life
Tagged Local Church, Mature Love
Happy Hour
Gary Thomas Taking Action – this post is challenging and practical for wives, but it also can apply to husbands if you change the gender as you read. Here is a quote to whet your appetite for more: Your future … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Happy Hour, Newlyweds
Tagged Gary Thomas, Loving Him Well, marriage, Newlywed advice, Sheila Gregoire
Happy Hour
It’s our favorite part of the week when we share with you the blog posts of others worth sharing. Take some time this weekend to read them. Your marriage will thank you. Gospel Connections 3 Little Foxes – A dear … Continue reading
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
The Difference Deference Makes
Today’s marriage tip from our new book, Cherishing Us, reminds us of the benefit there is in deferring to our spouse. March 13: Defer to your spouse as much as you are able. This is good for your marriage and … Continue reading
Happy Hour + A Message From Us
This week is a big one in our lives. We published a new book that we are excited to finally offer to you. And we celebrate our 39th wedding anniversary tomorrow. How grateful we are to God and to our … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Happy Hour
Tagged Blog Love, Cherishing Us
Is Your Marriage All In?
There is growing tendency in newly married couples to stay independent financially, socially and emotionally. This is cause for great concern. Let me explain… When we said, I Do, we were committing to a new way of life. We were … Continue reading
Cherishing Us – A New Resource to Help Your Marriage Grow
I close my eyes and I can see The world that’s waiting up for me That I call my own Through the dark, through the door Through where no one’s been before But it feels like home I can’t hear … Continue reading
2018 Date Night Challenge
Is it just us or does life seem to be really serious and challenging right now? We have felt this way most of the year, and it doesn’t seem to be letting up. If anything it’s ramping up to a … 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
Attributes of a Healthy Marriage – Honesty
At the start of this post, I need to make it clear that there are two types of honesty that can impact a marriage–the healthy kind (which we’ll discuss in today’s post), and the unhealthy kind. The unhealthy kind chooses … Continue reading
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
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
Spiraling Upward – Five Exercises to Start The Process
We’ve all heard of the downward spiral in marriage. One negative word leads to another which leads to neglecting each other and so it begins. Oftentimes its harmless at first. It may start with off-handed criticisms said in a joking … Continue reading
