Gleaning Marriage Advice – MM #252

Here’s something you may benefit from knowing. Just because you get “advice” from someone, it doesn’t mean it’s advice you should follow. It may sound good, but that doesn’t mean it IS good —at least not for you. We’ve seen and have learned the hard way that many people give Read More…

Money Madness – Marriage Message #207

Are you mad over money problems in your marriage? If you are, financial consultant Ron Blue claims that you aren’t alone. He states, “Money is the reason given in 50 percent of the divorce cases, but I believe money problems are symptoms of an inability to relate to each other Read More…

Survived Doing Household Projects Together

You see the T-shirts around, “I survived the earthquake of ____” or “I survived the tornado.” You also see, “I survived [this event] or [that].” I feel like my husband and I should design and wear T-shirts for things we’ve survived too. One of them can claim, My spouse and Read More…

Friend Helping a Friend Who is in Crisis

Are you a friend helping a friend in crisis? Generally, people in crisis want a solution. Fast. But don’t be lured into immediate problem-solving without listening to the entire story and assessing your friend’s emotions and attempts at coping. Help your friend calm down and make immediate decisions. You may Read More…

Explaining Your Needs and Desires to Your Husband

Are you having a hard time explaining your needs and desires to your husband? Here are some suggestions: Make a list of the needs and desires you would like to see your husband fulfill. Divide your list into four categories: emotional needs, physical needs, spiritual needs, and mental needs. In Read More…

FOR PARENTS: Becoming An In Law

What would you do if your adult child had a marital problem and shared his heart? How would you get involved—if at all? This is important to think about ahead of time when you are becoming an in law. Becoming an In Law Betsy [after her son Jake had shared Read More…

Helpful Advice To The Groom

The Bible says, “He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD” (Proverbs 18:22) and “Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the LORD“ (Proverbs 19:14) Your bride is God’s gift to you. “She is worth far more than Read More…