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 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...]
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...]
Marriage Prayers: Here’s How to Use Prayer to Resolve Conflict With Your Spouse
Conflict, unfortunately, doesn’t always end with peaceful solutions. When relationship conflicts can’t be resolved, you’ll find damaged egos, hurt feelings, hateful words, and, sometimes, the end of a marriage. Marriage prayers might not be a trending topic, but when your marriage is in trouble, it doesn't have to be. Marriage Prayers: Here's How to Use Prayer to Resolve … [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...]
Be Careful Who You Pray For in a Spouse
"I prayed for a husband, and God answered my prayer." I hear it all the time from married women; however, their tone of voice isn't as gleeful as you might imagine. They prayed for a man who will love and adore them, yet they get annoyed when he wants to show affection and be close 24/7. They call this type of man "needy." What we fail to realize is that when we pray, God has … [Read more...]
5 Heartfelt Prayers to Bless Your Marriage
Once a month my church family comes together for corporate prayer. During this time we pray for our church, the community, and each family that each member represents. As we prayed this month, I considered the current state of our communities, marriages, and families and we need prayer. Some people might need prayers to stay strong in their faith. I might need prayers to be a … [Read more...]
Why “Just” Praying For Your Marriage Doesn’t Work
Now before you shoot me, let me scream at the top of my lungs that “I believe in the power of prayer!” God has done too many amazing things in my life for me to believe otherwise. I know beyond the shadow of a doubt that prayer changes things! James 5:16 states it clearly, “Therefore, confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Keep Negative Thoughts From Ruining Your Marriage
Let me start by saying that I'm no therapist, nor do I play one on T.V. However, if you are someone who fights daily to keep your emotions in check, I hope that some of the things I will share in this article will help to move the needle in the right direction. If you've been in a relationship that is now a marriage for any length of time, you know how challenging it can be to … [Read more...]
Strained and Broken: A Prayer for a Marriage in Ruins
The warning signs are clear. You know your marriage is strained and broken and you don't know what to do anymore. You and your spouse have not seen eye to eye for a long time. You rarely communicate and when you do the tension is swift and thick. This lends itself to misunderstandings that take root and become resentments. Like a burning inferno, the resentment sweeps through … [Read more...]
Here’s the One Thing You Must Do in 2018 to Nip Relationship Conflict in the Bud
As you can imagine, two imperfect people will definitely generate disagreement, frustration and, yes, conflict in a relationship. When you marry, you bring your flaws, a little of the past, and a moderate amount of baggage. In that baggage is the hurt others have caused, your unwillingness to forgive, and the triggers that remind you of just how hard-nosed you have to … [Read more...]
5 Crucial Communication Tips to Achieve Oneness in Your Marriage
I don’t know how many times this has happened. My husband will be talking with someone and suddenly find himself at a loss for words. He knows what he wants to say, but he’s not quite sure how to say it. Then, I will pipe in and finish the thought, phrase, or sentence for him. We look at each other, nodding in agreement that we’re both on the same page. Some who don't know us … [Read more...]
You, Me and He? 2 Reasons to Allow the Holy Spirit into Your Marriage
When you face marriage difficulties and you don’t know how to solve them or how you are going to get through them, you need assistance. You need someone to comfort you and guide you. That someone is the Holy Spirit, and He can help you through very difficult times in your marriage. Here’s how. Romans chapter 8, verses 26 to 27 say: In the same way, the Spirit helps us in … [Read more...]
4 Prayers for Peace in Your Marriage When It Hits Hard Times
Peace is something we all need. I know I don't want to live life with a bunch of arguing, fussing and fighting. I don't want to live with worry, sadness or depression. All these things rob you of peace. If you are anything like me, peace is an essential part of the marriage relationship. The four short prayers here are all about talking to God and making confession over the … [Read more...]