There’s an expression that says, “It’s as plain as the nose on your face.” And there’s some truth to this as it pertains to how we’re to live our lives within our marriages, as Christ-followers. You would think that we would, of course, be as loving to each other as Read More…
Falling in love is easy. People all over the world do it every day. Some people do it repeatedly …and don’t even give it a second thought. But it’s not the “falling” in love that is so difficult. It’s the “staying” in love that truly stands out as remarkable. On Read More…
Wow! It’s hard to believe, but Cindy and I, Steve just celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary. We got away for a few days to celebrate. That gave us time to sit and share some wonderful memories on how God first transformed us and then our marriage. From that we’ll be Read More…
This article has several purposes for being on this web site. First of all, it is to help those of you who are married to unbelievers. Or perhaps you are in a marriage where your spiritual beliefs greatly differ from one another theologically. As a result, it is causing problems Read More…
Are you having any fun loving your spouse lately? What about your spouse? Do you think he or she is enjoying being married to you? Or are you experiencing a “vacuum of laughter” in your marital relationship lately? If you are, you’re actually more “normal” than you realize. As we Read More…
What if the fairytale story of Cinderella and Prince Charming would have been true? Do you think that after they married they would have “lived happily ever after?” It’s a nice thought. But in reframing this “love story” the answer probably would be “NO.” The “happily” wouldn’t be forever if Read More…
There are times when life, and/or our marriage can be extremely difficult. Cindy and I (Steve) have been there – many times in our 47 years of marriage. But fortunately, we learned a long time ago that even in the hardest of struggles we HAD to find a way to Read More…
Do you realize when you do something for your spouse you’re doing it for Jesus Christ? When you serve and help your spouse, you’re serving Jesus. In Matthew 25 Jesus said: “’I was hungry and you gave me something to eat. I was thirsty. And you gave me something to Read More…
“Each day —a new beginning.” That is a little saying we have posted on our wall. It inspires us not to let yesterday’s failures dictate the victories that can be gained at the beginning of each day. A new day can escort in new beginnings, if we embrace the possibility. Read More…
Concerning obvious love in marriage, here’s something to consider: “The day we stop learning and growing together is the day marriage becomes a holding pattern.” (Dr Robert Paul) The day we pledge our love to each other on our wedding day this marital pattern starts off “holding” its own. Eventually, Read More…
