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Part 4 – One Simple Key to Resolving Quarrels
What if there was a simple key to help us unlock the door of conflict resolution? Imagine how quickly those doors that slammed shut in your face could be reopened allowing the sun to shine on your marriage again. Wouldn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Conflict, Diapers, Toddlers & Romance, Oh My, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, Parenting, Romance in Marriage, Seasons of Life, The Gospel & Marriage
Tagged Christian, Conflict in Marriage, Conflict resolution, Defense of Marriage Act, English Standard Version, Ephesians 4:26, Epistle to the Ephesians, God, James 4:1, Jesus, marriage, Relationships
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Part 2 – We’re Exhausted
This is Part 2 of our series titled, Diapers, Toddlers & Romance, Oh My, where we are talking about how to keep the home fires burning in the midst of raising a family. Yesterday we began by talking about the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Conflict, Diapers, Toddlers & Romance, Oh My, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, Hindrances to Romance, Parenting, Romance in Marriage, The Gospel & Marriage
Tagged Christ, Divine grace, English Standard Version, Epistle to the Philippians, God, Lord, marriage, Parenting, Romance in Marriage, Second Epistle to the Corinthians
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Part 1 – I’m Exhausted
It’s amazing how much energy is required to raise a family, yet with each baby that’s born time doesn’t slow down. It marches on whether you’re in step or not. How can a couple continue to make the most of … Continue reading
Posted in communication, Conflict, Diapers, Toddlers & Romance, Oh My, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, Hindrances to Romance, Parenting, Romance in Marriage
Tagged Child, Christ, English Standard Version, Epistle to the Philippians, Exhausted parents, God, Husband, marriage, Parents of Toddlers, Romance in Marriage, Wife
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Happy Hour
A Marriage Restored (the first of two new blogs this week.) Scriptures That Saved Our Marriage – a new blog about restoring a marriage after the deep wounds left by the husband’s addiction to pornography. Allison Vesterfelt (another new blog–one … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Happy Hour, The Gospel & Marriage
Tagged God, Katie Holmes, marriage, Relationships, Scientology, Tom Cruise
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A Marriage With A View
Do you have a marriage with a view? We’re not talking about a view out your window. It doesn’t matter if you see mountain vistas or sunrises over the ocean. All these are grand, but they don’t compare to the … Continue reading
I Was Just Kidding
Photo Credit: jkpranks This is a phrase used often. It is said when the person really is just kidding. Laughter erupts with everyone in the room. However, there are times when this phrase is said and one person is the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Conflict, Growing Strong Marriages, humor, The Gospel & Marriage
Tagged God, Husband, Just Kidding, laughter, marriage, Relationships, Sin, Slippery slope, Word
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Happy Hour
Today I am happier than ever–Tom has joined me in Atlanta and just met our newest granddaughter, Stella Grace, for the first time. It has been a long 11 days without him. He flew in last night, and I felt … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Happy Hour
Tagged God, marriage, relationship, Wife
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Mercy In The Mess
We have signed up for Wednesday’s Word by Paul Tripp, and imagine our surprise when today’s word went right along with yesterday’s post. We think you’ll be even more encouraged and inspired to let go of the dream for a … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Conflict, The Gospel & Marriage
Tagged Bible, Christianity, God, Jesus, marriage, Paul David Tripp, Paul Tripp, Psalm 46, Relationships, Word
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The De-Masking Of Prince Charming
Each of us on a specific day of a specific year stood before others and exchanged our marriage vows. Most likely we were full of great anticipation of this being our fairy tale come true. We were committing our life … Continue reading
Happy Hour
It’s time for the Marriage Blog posts we’ve found “Special” this week. What a diverse set of topics, but we believe all will add value to your pursuit of a God-glorifying marriage. Enjoy… AffairCare Goodbye, Farewell and Amen – A sobering … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Happy Hour
Tagged Christian, God, Husband, Intimate relationship, marriage, relationship, Work spouse
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Never Give Up – Applying The Gospel To Sexual Intimacy
Today we offer our final post in our Sexual Intimacy In Marriage series, and this one is very special to us. It’s by our pastor and friend, Danny Jones, who has had more influence in our 33 years of marriage … Continue reading
Sexual Stewardship
Today is our fourth post in our Sexual Intimacy in Marriage series, and we are happy to introduce you to Paul and Lori Byerly of The Marriage Bed website. They also host separate blogs we’ve referred and linked to often: … Continue reading
Better Sex? Do You Want That?
We continue our series on Sexual Intimacy in Marriage with another great post by friend and marriage blogger, Julie Sibert of Intimacy In Marriage. Okay, now that I have your attention, I can already hear some of you saying, “Better … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Intimacy, Sexual Intimacy
Tagged Christian, God, Human sexual activity, Julie Sibert, Lord, marriage, Master, Sexual intimacy, Sexuality
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The Lazy Lover Syndrome
Today is our second guest post by friend and fellow blogger, Scott Means. He and his wife Jenni host the Journey To Surrender blog. We love their honest approach to dealing with common issues all marriages face. What is uncommon … Continue reading
Marriage Intimacy On The Menu
Today is the first day of our vacation, and we have a special treat for you. We have asked some of our Marriage Blog friends to write guest posts for us this week on the topic of Sexual Intimacy in … Continue reading
The Year Of Our Lord–1662
One month ago Prince William and his wife, Kate, celebrated their first anniversary. It’s hard to believe a year has passed since this worldwide event. Every news agency and gossip publishing house was abuzz with wonder and amazement as they … Continue reading
Happy Hour
It’s that time of the week once again. Time seems to fly by doesn’t it? Below are the blog posts we aptly call our Specials of the Week. Just in time for your long holiday weekend. Enjoy… Encourage Your Spouse … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Happy Hour
Tagged date night, God, Holy, Husband, Intimate relationship, marriage, Memorial Day, relationship
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What Day Is Yours Alone?
Anniversaries are special in a way no other annual celebrations are, for this date belongs to you and your spouse alone. We love looking back over our 33 years together remembering how we celebrated each year on February 24th. Today … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrations, Christian Marriage, Music, Testimonies
Tagged Anniversary Song, God, I Do, Jeff Todd, marriage, Music, relationship, Shopping, United States, Wedding, Wedding Anniversary Song, Weddings
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Lost That Loving Feeling?
If you’ve been married more than a year, you’ve most likely experienced it. It shouldn’t surprise us, but it can be a bit disconcerting. Losing the feeling of love we had for our spouse at the beginning of our relationship … Continue reading
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