Rekindling sexual intimacy in marriage …
NOTE: This blog post is the third in a three-part series on sexuality. The first post was “How our biblical ignorance about sex ruins a good thing […]
09
Oct
2024
Category
Marriage
13
Feb
2024
Married people, your spouse is more than just your permanent “valentine” …
If you’re single but in a dating relationship — especially a “serious” courtship — convention has it that you “must” observe Valentine’s Day. In fact, some people […]
12
Feb
2024
5 things you can do to rekindle romance in your relationship …
I like “little Johnny” stories. One of those stories telling of the infamous acts of “little Johnny” is how once, when Johnny was in his Sunday school […]
17
Jan
2024
There’s nothing “cute” about a bickering communication style in a marriage …
You may have heard someone say, “We bicker a lot, but we really love each other.” Of those two statements in that sentence, the greater truth is […]
11
Jan
2024
A golden rule for each partner in a marriage …
It doesn’t take much study of the Bible to quickly land on a conclusion that’s not directly stated in scripture, but strongly inferred: Your spouse is the […]
17
Aug
2023
An earthly reward to enjoy here and now …
We human beings like receiving. Whether it’s gifts or rewards, we delight in receiving them. Yes, the Bible tells us “… it is more blessed to give […]
27
Feb
2023
The invaluable practice of thinking with your spouse …
It’s incredible what two people in sync with each other can do. Tim Hansel illustrated that fact through a story he relayed in “Holy Sweat”: There’s a […]
20
Sep
2022
Three key elements to a happy, God-honoring, lifelong marriage …
The meshing of two lives into one, and then enjoying that relationship for the rest of your life on Earth, can be more complex an undertaking than […]
06
Aug
2021
12 rules for a happy marriage …
While digging through some old training materials I’ve used with couples, I came across a list titled “12 rules for a happy marriage” someone had shared with […]
16
Mar
2021
How you can poison your own attitude that ruins a relationship …
The following sounds like standard fare in couples counseling: “Find what your spouse is doing right and focus on that.” “Focus on commenting to your spouse on […]