When John and I were first married, things proved far more difficult than either of us had imagined. In our youthful naiveté, we thought that because we were in love with each other, the transition into marriage would be a smooth one. Shortly into our married life,...
“Laughter is as good medicine.” That’s what the Bible says, and it’s true. Well, at least, it’s supposed to be.The problem that can creep into marriage relationships as time goes by is that our laughter begins to be directed AT our spouses, instead of us laughing...
There was a time in our marriage when Lisa and I were offended with each other for about eighteen months straight. The same argument resurfaced over and over again. We even made subtle jabs at each other in front of our children. The older ones were not oblivious...
The emotional hype, coupled with the prestige, companionship, and sense of accomplishment that comes with being married is appealing. However, too many couples struggle with staying married. I sometimes struggle to reconcile the state of some marriages with the...
Our parents most likely taught all of us to watch our language and to be careful of what came out of our mouths. We learned to be courteous and respectful toward others. This is because words are powerful, and they can have a great impact either for good or evil....
But the fruit of the Spirit is love... (Galatians 5:22) When the New Testament was being written, there were four primary Greek words to describe the concept of “love”: 1) eros, 2) stergo, 3) phileo, and 4) agape. These four words conveyed four very different types...
It’s common to hear young people say, “We just fell in love!” Then years later, you might hear that same couple on the verge of divorce, telling their marriage counselor, “We couldn’t help it. We just fell out of love.”The reality is love isn’t something you fall...
You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of...
Did you know that God wants your marriage to be great? It’s true! He actually created marriage to be wonderful – to be a little slice of heaven on earth.There’s so much to say about marriage, and I’m not an expert – but I’ve learned some things over time, and I’ve...
The Eggshell MethodHusbands and wives: It’s a strange phenomenon that we often treat strangers better than we do our closest family members. We try to show ourselves polite and courteous to others until we get home, and then we let our tongues fly carelessly around...
I had a conversation with a man in China that shocked me. I told him where I was from, and a little bit about my marriage and family. He asked if my wife was Chinese, and I said no. Then he asked me, “Do you have a girlfriend?”“A girlfriend?” I asked. “My...
Marriage is a part of God's plan. What is it? It's two becoming one.Marriage is a divine institution. It is God-made, not man-made. The most intimate relationship available to man, even closer than that of a parent and child. "Haven’t you read,” he...
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