Fight Hard FOR Your Marriage

Fight hard FOR your marriage, rather than fighting against it. That’s what we’ve told a lot of couples over the years. It’s something we continue to work on in our own marriage. One of the ways we do this is by attending marriage events. This past week we attended the Read More…

Who Are We Fighting Anyway?

Steve and I are angry as we see the fighting going on during this Presidential election season in the U.S. Both parties are doing it. It’s nasty. How is this helpful? Does this TRULY benefit the American people? Do the candidates even see the damage they’re causing to themselves and those Read More…

How To Fight Fair About Finances

Let’s look at some rules for honor on the battlefield, or How to Fight Fair About Finances. We’ll start with a “never.” Fight Fair About Finances • Never try to work through money problems while angry. Calm down, and then make an appointment with each other to try again. When Read More…

Fighting FOR Your Marriage – MM #269

Most of us think that arguments are harmful for marriages and we work to eliminate them from happening. But marriage expert and psychologist Dr John Gottman thinks we should have different goals. He writes, “The issue isn’t whether you fight, it’s how you fight and how rich your stockpile of Read More…

Putting Up a Fight – Marriage Message #144

“Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called…” (1 Timothy 6:11-12) It’s important to realize that if the enemy of our faith can get us to fight against each other we’re buying right Read More…

Dealing with Issues in Marriage – MM #112

Are you dealing with issues that are causing some type of marital division or separation? As difficult as this may seem, it’s truly not unusual. It’s difficult, but not unusual. “Everyone comes into marriage with their own hurts, wounds, and spiritual ‘baggage.’ Maybe your wife’s siblings teased her. Maybe your Read More…