The idea of becoming one in your marriage may cause a sense of anxiety for some of you. Usually, it’s because that statement sounds as though it’s suggesting you and your spouse should think, feel, and act the same, all the time. We all know that just isn’t possible. I often write about the different experiences that couples bring into their marriage. I have been witness to … [Read more...]
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Why You and Your Spouse Should Desire a 1st Corinthians Type of Marriage
Have you and your spouse ever thought about what you wanted for your marriage? More specifically, what love should look like and feel like in your relationship? Sometimes couples don’t really take the time to break down love and the actions involved that demonstrates it best. It is sometimes forgotten that love is a verb and is displayed through actions and not simply words. … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Encourage Your Spouse in Their Spiritual Walk
I remember when I first found a new church home many years ago, one I wanted my family to join. I would attend alone for several weeks before my husband chose to attend with me and later also join. Though I asked, in the beginning, every week for him to join me, I ultimately let him make the decision when he was ready. We became active members and leaders in that church and … [Read more...]
Not on the Same Page with Your Spouse? Here are 5 Steps to Creating a Godly Vision for Your Marriage
When you’re dating, it’s easy to be on the same page with your partner. Compromise comes so easy and you just smile and agree about everything. You don’t even consciously know you're compromising...you’re just in LOVE and so willing to please your 'bae'. But as soon as you get married, you quickly realize you are not on the same page with your spouse about so many things - … [Read more...]
5 Out of the Box Ways to Celebrate Easter during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned our lives upside down and this year, Easter will be celebrated using unique, out of the box ways. I’m sure we were all looking forward to our Easter plans, but amid the virus outbreak, those plans will have to shift a little. As the holiday symbolizes Jesus’s resurrection, it is one of the most looked forward to celebrations of the … [Read more...]
5 Ways You Can Be Your Spouse’s Best Christian Friend
I love being a follower of Christ. Since my college years, it has been my source of comfort and strength through many of life's obstacles. But, love it or not, it's not always easy. Choosing to be obedient to the Bible has its challenges and I'd be a liar if I said I was perfect at it. Thankfully, God had my back when he sent my husband to me. As a Christian himself, he's faced … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Put the “C” Back Into Your Christian Marriage
Happy New Year! It's the year 2020 and what we hope will be the start of a new and exciting decade for you and your spouse. As I write this, my husband and I are celebrating 18 years of marriage! I can't help but be grateful to God...well, especially since we met in church. That said, it got me thinking. What is a Christian marriage supposed to look like? Are we living it? If … [Read more...]
2020 Faithful Marriage: 9 Ways to Allow God to Take Your Marriage Higher in 2020
I enjoy the holidays. It's a time to relax, reflect, and recharge. It also offers a great opportunity to connect with your family and make great plans for the new year. As 2020 rolls around, I couldn't help but think about the symbolism of it all and how I can leverage it to make my life and marriage more excellent. At the top of the list is enriching our marriage spiritually. … [Read more...]
5 Biblically Inspired Prayers to Cover Your Children from Spiritual Attack
Halloween is right around the corner. In our family, we don't exactly "celebrate" this holiday, but we enjoy some of the more fun aspects of the occasion. Aside from the sugar rush, roasting marshmallows by the fire, hoarding candy, and spending time with friends has no downside. But many Christian families are turned off because of what the holiday represents. Without getting … [Read more...]
Wives: 3 Powerful Prayers to Cover Your Husband From Spiritual Attack
Has anyone ever asked you to pray for them and you said you would...and then you forgot? I've been there. It's one of those out of sight, out of mind situations that leave you feeling like crap the next time you see that person. Well, for married couples whose lives are held together by the ever-important third strand, forgetting to pray is not an option. Since we already have … [Read more...]
5 Scriptures to Help You Through Sickness in Your Marriage
No one ever wants to hear bad news about their health. Whether you go to the doctor for a routine visit or you're forced to see a specialist because of a specific new ailment, most of us desire a positive outcome. But what do you do if you're suddenly faced with sickness in your marriage? It was July 15, 2018 when my friend Chloe found out she had breast cancer. Though a … [Read more...]
5 Biblical Ways to Revive a Dying Marriage
In a recent article, I talked about the "labor of love" that is necessary to keep your marriage strong. I pointed out that "labor" means so much more than just "work." It involves bringing a conceived love to life. In other words, giving birth. So what do you do when the very thing you gave birth to begins to die? How do you handle marriage problems that have become terminal to … [Read more...]
5 Prayers to Help Your Child Make It Through the School Year
The past week in our country has been a nightmare. Three mass shootings in California, Texas, and Ohio claimed the lives of 31 people and injured dozens more. We don't know when or where it will happen again. But, one thing is for certain. We can pray. And, I don't mean pray just for the families of the victims, but also for God's future protection for ourselves and our … [Read more...]
5 Ways You May Be Blocking Your Marriage Blessings Without Realizing It
Marriage is a precious gift that couples sometimes take for granted. Did you know God wants your marriage to be healthy and wants you to prosper as a couple? This is difficult to do when we get in the way of our own happiness. In fact, we block our marriage blessings without even realizing it. We should be suitable helpers to our spouse and be reminded of what God says in … [Read more...]
4 Prayers to Fireproof Your Marriage
You fireproof your home. You make sure the stove is off and there are no piles of brush near the dwelling. Along with that, you ensure the electrical wiring is good and you purchase fire retardant furnishings. What about your marriage? Are you willing to fireproof your marriage? 4 Prayers to Fireproof Your Marriage In this article: Forgive quickly Demonstrate … [Read more...]