It's officially Summertime! We all love Summer, especially if you live up north like myself. One thing that is guaranteed is more time on your hands to get out and be active. In the book of 1 Timothy, Paul is instructing Timothy on how to handle young widows, telling them that he should instruct them to remarry because it is easy for them to form the habit of being idle … [Read more...]
Why I’ll Never Sleep on the Couch After an Argument
It is an agreed fact that 100% of married couples find themselves disagreeing about an issue at some point. There is nothing wrong with conflict because according to Dr. Gary Smalley, conflict is a normal part of any relationship, the key is to learn how to resolve them without emotional injury.” When my wife and I began to encounter our first round of conflict during the … [Read more...]
2 Specific Actions that Led Me to My Wife
We are told as believers to be patient, and WAIT on God regarding the coming of our spouses, but waiting is literally one of the most challenging things to do in our day and time. I didn't date much during my high school and college years, simply because I saw it as a time for me to develop my relationship with God. Also, because my pastor made it very clear to me, that I … [Read more...]
10 Things Every Pregnant Wife Needs from Her Husband
My wife is currently 6 months pregnant with our precious little girl. We are so excited to bring this bundle of joy into the World. Pregnancy has been a serious time of learning, adjusting, and embracing. Here are 10 things every pregnant wife needs from her husband. 1. Respond to the announcement of the baby and gender announcement appropriately. Your reaction to the initial … [Read more...]
5 Reminders from God to Help You After Arguing with Your Spouse
The other day my wife and I had a disagreement about a issue caused by miscommunication. In the heat of the moment we both were very upset with one another and we both made statements that were unnecessary. After I apologized, and she forgave me also apologizing for her role in the argument, we both looked at each other saying, "What were we even arguing about?" It is so … [Read more...]
The One Key to Making it Through the Good, Bad, and Ugly in Your Marriage That Everybody Should be Doing but They’re Not
One of the most quoted verses on marriage in the bible is Genesis 2:18, “It is not good for man to be alone." Many times we have taken the meaning of this scripture's right to marriage, being God’s point here. Well, it isn’t. When God said it is not good for man to be alone, he was referring to friendship. God created us for each other to the degree that there are over 59 … [Read more...]
The Shocking Enemy Robbing You of a Great Sex Life
The product of a loving, healthy, and thriving marriage is a great sex life. Each of us have at least one love scene from a movie that inspires you to have a passionate love life with your spouse. Sex is God’s invention for couples to share in something they will share in with no other person. If someone asked you if a great sex life is a desire for you and your spouse, you … [Read more...]
Learn From My Mistake: The One Foolish Decision that Almost Compromised the Marriage I Wanted
The most memorable moment of my life was underway. It is my wedding day, and everyone who has played a major role in my life and my wife’s life were sitting before us. The music begins to play and she proceeds down the aisle with her Father. Now, most men are staring at their bride some, even crying. I actually had a flash back to the life changing experience I had with God … [Read more...]
2 Spiritual Reasons Why Your Sex Life is Struggling
I believe when God created humans, He knew exactly what He was doing. Every detail from our ears helping us hear, our eyes helping us see, and our hands helping us feel. All of these capabilities were completely with purpose from our divine Creator. But, the one fascination of His creative genius that I believe hasn’t been fully tapped into is the power and purpose of sex. … [Read more...]
3 Things I Wish I Would’ve Learned Before I Said, “I Do”
It was July 27th, 2013 at around 6:13 PM that I said, "I DO" to my beyond beautiful, supernaturally given gift, Natasha Ann Miller. As my friends would say, I had crossed over into the #goodlife! Now being married almost 2 years, I can freshly talk from the place of recognizing the things I wish I would have learned before I got married. So, if I had the opportunity to talk … [Read more...]
The One Thing a Christian Wife Needs from Her Husband
There are many expectations that come along with being considered a Christian and a husband. When you consider yourself a Christian, then you’re saying that you are a follower of Christ, and that your life is no longer yours, but lived fully for Him. Now, combine that with husband and now you’re saying you’re a Christ following husband that desires to love his wife as Christ … [Read more...]
Singles: 4 Important Ways to be Financially Prepared for Marriage
Okay, I know you are tired of hearing, “You need to know how to budget before you get married”, or anything with the word budget in it. This point is not about learning how to budget because honestly, I want you to be able to buy your Starbucks, go on that vacation, or purchase those new jeans. Budgeting could help you eventually attain it, but it would take a lot longer than … [Read more...]
5 Stages of a Dating Relationship Done God’s Way
The stages of relationships when doing it God’s way has many different components, but based off how God led me when pursuing my wife is how I will set out each stage. Here is a quick guide into the 5 stages of a relationship when God is in the center of it. 1. Friendship Stage The friendship stage can vary across the boards due to its different contexts. For example, with … [Read more...]
The Most Important Characteristic in a Great Spouse
Growing up watching war movies with my dad was the highlight of our relationship. I remember like it was yesterday when we went to the movies to see "Saving Private Ryan". That wasn’t my favorite in comparison, to Braveheart with Mel Gibson. These movies illustrated what a leader looks like. Strong. Resilient. Brave. Courageous. Fearless. Victorious. I went from those movies … [Read more...]
6 Ways You Can Breathe Life into Your Marriage in 2015
2015 is just around the corner. 2014 was great, but now its time to begin to plan for an even greater new year. Your marriage deserves some fresh new things that can breathe life into it. This is a list of ways you can breathe life into your marriage in 2015. [imagebrowser id=342] … [Read more...]