Category Archives: Sexual Intimacy

Stop Grey From Becoming The New Black And White

Last week we talked about Sexual Intimacy and what it takes to cultivate this closeness in marriage. In a culture that craves sex it is ironic that marriages are often sex-starved. Either for lack of sex or because of the … Continue reading

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Sex vs. Sexual Intimacy

Everyone is doing it, or so it would appear based on what television and Hollywood portray on a daily basis. But there is a huge difference between sex and sexual intimacy. Animals have sex for the sole purpose of procreating. … Continue reading

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The Gospel And The Bedroom

We have been discussing the effect of the Gospel on our marriages with other marriage bloggers we have come to know and respect. Simply put, we wouldn’t have a marriage if it weren’t for the Gospel. What better time than … Continue reading

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Shame On You!

This phrase is often said when someone does something they shouldn’t have. Like when a child deliberately goes against their parents’ wishes bringing embarrassment or shame. But the shame we want to talk about involves the marriage relationship. Oftentimes shame … Continue reading

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Sharing Musts For A Healthy Marriage 5

It’s hard to believe we’re at the end of our month with only two more sharing musts to post. If you’ve missed this series, here is a recap: Vacations and Dreams A Bed and Burdens Passwords and Our Bodies Meals … Continue reading

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Turn Up The Heat

Sadly, Lisa Graf with Mom Blog took the title of this post quite literally. She has a high fever and is quite sick, so I’m covering today’s post all by myself. Lisa – we pray God heals you quickly, so … Continue reading

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Sharing Musts For A Healthy Marriage 3

When we were kids one lesson our parents always tried to instill in us was a willingness to share. We had to share toys, bedrooms, TV programs and playmates.  And we didn’t like it, usually. The sharing musts we’re talking … Continue reading

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