It seems that boot camps are all the rage these days. I mean, there's probably a Bootcamp for just about anything. Whether it's learning a new language or whipping your body into shape, it's as easy as a google search and a click to find someone willing to sell their knowledge. Now, don't get me wrong. I'm all for earning a living by parting with some of one's hard-earned … [Read more...]
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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 Ways to Love Yourself So You Can Truly Love Your Spouse
To many people, this article may seem pointless. On its face, it seeks to deliver information that seems obvious. Love yourself. Okay. Yeah. But if you think about it, how many of us really take those words to heart. We get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of life that we give lip service to the very thing that makes life rich. Self-love is essential to a productive, happy … [Read more...]
Husbands: 5 Ways to R-E-S-P-E-C-T Your Wife
In a recent article, I offered up five ways a wife can show respect to her husband. Well, now, it's the men's turn. As it stands, respect is a two-way street. However, the respect from man to woman has somewhat of a different feel. As previously quoted from Ephesians 5:33, a husband "must love his wife as he loves himself." When you say to a man "respect your wife," you're … [Read more...]
18 Telling Signs an Emotional Affair Has Your Marriage Twisted
So your spouse may not be having sex with someone else, but they're spending a whole heck of a lot of time “just” talking, emailing and texting! You may ask “does that count as an affair”? Absolutely! An emotional affair, which is a close, intimate, emotional attachment is still considered an affair—an affair of the heart. And there are telling signs that an emotional affair … [Read more...]
5 Signs You Should Never Ignore When Something Doesn’t Feel Right in Your Marriage
Do you ever get this feeling in your gut that things just aren’t right? We all get that feeling. Sometimes it’s a result of evidence we’ve compiled, and sometimes we can’t determine the root. Either way, the feeling is there, and it’s strong: something doesn't feel right in my marriage. 5 Signs You Should Never Ignore When Something Doesn’t Feel Right in Your Marriage In this … [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...]
6 Behaviors to Avoid When Dealing With Conflict in Your Marriage
Have you wondered, in the heat of a battle, what you were really fighting about? When it comes to conflict in your marriage, it’s not usually the surface issue you're discussing. The inner work begins the moment you are able to go beneath the surface and uncover what it is that really bothers you about what’s happening. 6 Behaviors to Avoid When Dealing With Conflict in Your … [Read more...]
Single, Dating, and Waiting Till Marriage: 4 Tips to Help You Abstain
If you’re single and trying to keep the golden door closed, you may often find yourself grappling for insight on how to stay on track with that goal. My husband and I dated for over two years and were proud to have made it to the altar without dipping in each other’s cookie jars! Waiting till marriage wasn’t easy, but we believed that it was certainly possible. In this … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Spring Clean Your Marriage
Spring is in the air. Flowers have started blooming, people are wearing shorts, and that spring feeling is irresistible. But how about in our relationships? Regardless of the month of the year or the temperature outside, an opportunity to spring clean your marriage should never be overlooked. 6 Ways to Spring Clean Your Marriage In this article: Learn to appreciate the … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Strengthen Assertive Communication in Your Marriage
It would take an entire book in itself to touch on every different communication style. If you Google different communication personality types, you’ll find a range of categories you can fall into that vary based on the system used or who came up with it. However, there are a few things that affect assertive communication in your marriage. They can also influence your … [Read more...]
Woman Warrior: 10 Ways You Should Fight for Your Marriage
Everybody knows marriage is difficult, particularly if you don't put the time and effort into building a strong foundation. It gets easier with time, but during the process of growing into mature, selfless spouses, marriage requires a will to fight for the union. Marriage is not for the weak-minded or soft-hearted. Marriage is for warriors. But being a woman warrior can be … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Make Your Spouse Happy
We've all heard it said that no one can make you happy. Or, in other words, we are responsible for our own happiness. So, if you're married, you don't need to make your spouse happy. But let's not front. At least for me, I know I'd be lying if I didn't expect my relationship with my husband to deliver the kind of happiness that makes me glad that I married him. If my … [Read more...]
18 Ways to Prevent Falling Out of Love
Falling in love is easy. It’s the staying in love part that is difficult. The emotions involved with falling in love can make you feel like you’re on top of the world. However, that giddy, heart-skipping-a-beat sort of love doesn’t last forever. Without taking steps to acquire a mature love, you can find yourself falling out of love just as easily as you fell in. 18 Ways to … [Read more...]
Spouse Cheated? 30 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Calling It Quits
After infidelity in our relationship and prior to making a decision to call it quits, I thought long and hard about what to do. Notice I did not say the “D” word! If you are like me, you have learned over the years the seeds you plant and nurture will take root and grow. Therefore, I have made it my business to intentionally not allow myself to even … [Read more...]