10 Actions That Children Learn From Their Parents’ Marriage
When I speak on marriage, I’m always asked if I intentionally taught my kids about marriage. The answer is yes and, no.
When Making Big Decisions as a Couple, Agree to Agree
Making big decisions as a couple in ministry is risky. Precarious. Scary. Assuming both husband and wife are pursuing intimacy with God, the most important thing we have learned in making big decisions is the idea of agreement.
Switch One Word And Change Your Family Dynamics
Often, I don’t want things for my wife and kids as much as I want things from my wife and kids. And there is a huge difference. If we do chores around the house because we want something for our spouse, that’s different. We’re not doing it because we want to feel validated; we’re doing it because we want something FOR them.
Getting Away to Remember
A couple of months ago, my husband and I were able to take a four-night getaway as a delayed anniversary celebration. In an unexpected stroke of luck, my sister and her husband were able to join us at the last minute. It was the first time they had the chance to get away for more than one night in years.
One Of The Best Gifts My Wife Has Ever Given Me
Nothing draws your spouse to you more than acceptance—especially accepting the things they have a hard time accepting about themselves. What is that thing in your spouse that you admire but they don’t? Let them know it.
The Most Important Shape In Marriage
Have you ever wondered what’s the most important shape in marriage? Probably not before you read the sentence above.
5 Ways to Put Romance Back in Your Relationship
Before marriage, romance often seems easy. Without kids, financial pressures and annoying habits, keeping the spark alive feels effortless. But after marriage, spouses often stop dating and take one another for granted.
30 Questions To Ask Your Husband
Ladies, be curious about your husband. Ditch the obligatory “How was your day?” and replace it with unique, thought provoking, open-ended questions.
5 Reasons To Leave The Lights On For Sex
Yes, the idea is scary for many women! But in my years of social research, I have uncovered many truths that men wish we knew, but they don’t know how to tell us. And, I heard the heart behind this wish – and discovered five surprising reasons to take the risk. When...