Marriage
What I’m Learning About Love
Love is defined as many things. Physical attraction between two people. Two hearts connected. Mutual commitment, regardless of life’s challenges. But I’m learning that love is more than that…much more. Before I go into more depth, let’s reflect a bit… Why are men most commonly classified as either male chauvinists or else passive pushovers? Doesn’t…
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The Importance of Respecting Your Spouse and Family
Recently, our family has been talking about respect and how it’s often misinterpreted and lacking in relationships. We’ve come to the realization that we still have lots of growing to do in this area, and, I presume, we’re not so different than many of you. What does it mean to respect someone? And…
[ Read More ]Debunking the Myth of a Perfect Marriage
It happened again just the other night. It was time for my husband and I to have one of “those talks.” You know…the talk that needs to happen when you realize you’re not on the same page as your spouse and are definitely not understanding each other. He sees blue. You see green. He’s logical and you’re emotional. So…
[ Read More ]6 Things Every Wife Wants in a Marriage
A husband and wife can be a lot like oil and water. Because of their individual nature, they simply don’t mix without a deliberate, blending process. Although they are vastly different, each one is just as vital as the other. Men and women are different in many ways. I came across these quotes that puts…
[ Read More ]6 Things Every Husband Wants in a Marriage
Duane and I are currently enjoying a lovely 25th anniversary getaway. We’ve been incredibly blessed to have this quality and heart-to-heart connecting time, and we genuinely enjoy being in each other’s presence. I love being married to my best friend! But before you begin thinking we have a flawless marriage and feel you cannot…
[ Read More ]Are You Brave Enough to Take This Love Test?
No one wants to fail this test. Any test, really. We all want to pass with flying colors and don’t ever want to hear that we have failed. It is important to us to “make the grade” and graduate with the rest of our class. However, some tests are more critical than others. This is one…
[ Read More ]Are You Preparing Your Family for “Battle”?
I love the plaque that is sitting on our kitchen counter. The message it contains has become a favorite of mine. I believe passionately in what it communicates. It clearly portrays our hearts’ desire for our family. In this house, we do second chances. We do grace, we do real, we do mistakes, we do…
[ Read More ]Are You Sharing Hearts or “Boiling” Issues?
Last evening, as my husband and I were getting ready to leave for our weekly date, our four year old asked me where we were going. I told her, “Daddy and I are leaving for a few hours to have our date.” “I want to go with you,” she declared. I told her that she…
[ Read More ]Love is in the…Heir
Have you noticed the enchanting and sentimental feelings that take place the week of Valentine’s Day? Almost everywhere you go, you see red hearts, balloons, heart shaped chocolates, and many other gifts to help express our affection to the special people in our lives. The saying “Love is in the air.” is seen on various…
[ Read More ]Watering Cans and Oneness
“As God by creation made two of one, so again by marriage He made one of two.” ~Thomas Adam Since today is our twenty-first wedding anniversary, my thoughts have been filled with gratefulness to God for blessing me with my wonderful spouse. Duane is truly my best friend and the one who gently and lovingly cares for…
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