Going through marital troubles can be one of the loneliest times of your life. Especially when feel like you can't turn to your family and friends. However, no matter what you are going through in your marriage, know that God is on your side. Even if you are the only one that is currently working on your marriage, don’t be discouraged. You are not alone. Below are some … [Read more...]
Does a Good God Want Me in a Bad Marriage?
Marriage should be a good thing, right? It's meant to bring happiness and joy. The lives of husband and wife come together to form a new perfectly imperfect union. That is the ideal. However, sometimes instead of getting ideal, we can end up in an ordeal. And in this situation, many begin to question the institution of marriage. Does a good God want me in a bad … [Read more...]
Singles: These 3 Things Are Paramount in Preparing Yourself for Your God-Given Spouse
We all say we are in search of real love. Many of us are praying for that real love, standing in faith that God will deliver a real love into our lives. However, if that kind of love came to you tomorrow, would you be ready to receive and maintain it? I thought about it. If I had to answer my own question, I'd honestly say no. As much as I’d like to have my real, true love … [Read more...]
The One Thing I Wish I Had Done Before I Got Married
I’ve heard it said that most people prepare more for their wedding than they do for their marriage. In my case, I’d have to say it was true. Weddings are usually exciting, fun-filled events that get everyone caught up—so much so that, often, we don’t take a minute to stop and think about what happens after the honeymoon. I got married at 23. I had just finished college the … [Read more...]
The Forgotten Link For a Godly Marriage
My wife and I have magnanimous goals we believe God has given us as a couple to accomplish. After getting married we discussed our passions and goals in order to better understand why God brought us together, and to be able to push each other to achieve them. Many couples marry without truly having the discussion of “Why did God bring us together?”. Yes, to love one … [Read more...]
Why You Need to Focus on HIM in Your Relationships?
That’s right, it is all about HIM. It’s His needs you need to meet not yours. It is HIM that should be running your relationship, not you. I mean you are lucky and blessed to have HIM so you need to act that way and give HIM what He deserves. Far too long you have had your priorities out of order and then many of you wonder why your relationship isn’t where it needs to be. You … [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...]