by Fierce Marriage | Feb 12, 2018 | Communication, Conflict
I recently walked out to our deck and began flailing my arms uncontrollably. I’m positive I looked like an idiot. Why? Two words: spider web. When I stepped outside, I felt that familiar, sticky feeling all over my arms and face. In about half a second, I transformed...
by Marriage 365 | Feb 5, 2018 | Communication, Technology
This is when technology comes in handy in a marriage. We lead busy lives and sometimes have days where we’re more like two birds passing in the wind. But I love the feeling when I get a text from my husband. It makes me feel special, loved and feels good to know he’s...
by Jeff and Alyssa Bethke | Jan 15, 2018 | Communication, For Husbands, Sex & Dating
When I was thirteen years old, I was riding my bike around the neighborhood when I saw in an alley some pieces of paper that caught my eye. I stopped my bike and bent down to pick up what turned out to be a magazine. As I took a closer look, I had my first view of one...
by Ted Lowe | Jan 8, 2018 | Communication, Conflict
Maybe this is just a southern saying, but I’ve heard it all my life—“I can say what I want to about my family, but you better not.” To some degree, I get this saying. We are being protective of our family. I like that. We feel like we have a level of closeness with...
by Robert Carnes | Dec 25, 2017 | Communication, Conflict
There are a lot of marriage statistics out there. Stats are great for providing a big picture context. But they can also misrepresent marriages. Because each individual marriage is more than just another number. Every marriage is unique. Every marriage is a story....
by Guest Writer | Oct 23, 2017 | Advice, Communication
Making Big Decisions Making big decisions as a couple in ministry is risky. Precarious. Scary. Recently, my wife and I stepped away from a church we started in our home. Although the church did not experience huge growth while we were there, many lives were changed....