From time to time, we receive comments from individuals that say things like: "Well that post was nice...but I don't believe in God or I don't go to church, so what about my marriage?" I, as well as many of our writers, believe that marriage is a covenant (a spiritually binding relationship) between my husband, me and God. And as Dr. Michelle so eloquently states in her … [Read more...]
Sometimes We Think We Want a Divorce, But What We Really Want Is Our Joy Back
A woman wrote me recently asking for advice about her failing marriage. Life was really taking a toll on her and her husband. They were caring for a terminally ill parent. They were growing apart after 8 ½ years, resulting in a non-existent sex life. When they did speak to each other, well, you can imagine that their words were not always kind. So, they finally had “the … [Read more...]
Some Things Are For Your Spouse’s Eyes and Ears Only!
When I think about the types of relationships that exist – between parents and children, friends, siblings, and extended family members, –none of them compare to the relationship between a husband and a wife. None of them. Yes, marriage is work. Yes, marriage has ups and downs. Yes, marriage, entered into foolishly, can result in a lot of heartache. But, above all, the marriage … [Read more...]
Lay Hands on Your Spouse: It Says “I Got You!”
It's a simple yet powerful act of oneness "“laying hands on your spouse. My husband swears that I have "magic hands." Before we married, I laid hands on him a lot "“the ear, neck, and hands, primarily. It was sensual not sexual (at least for me). Most of the times I did it unintentionally, and when I would stop, he'd beg for more. "That's one of the reasons I fell in love with … [Read more...]
I Can’t Imagine Marriage Without God
My marriage would be a total failure without God. Matter of fact, my life would be a mess too. That's why when someone asks why I write so much about God when I am supposed to be writing about marriage, I reply: If it were not for God, I wouldn't be married. May I be real? Without God, I'd probably curse my husband and child everyday. Without God, I'd let small … [Read more...]