Marathon Arguing

Is marathon arguing a habit that you and your spouse have gotten into? However, it has been said, “A woman has the last word in when arguing. Anything a man says after that is the beginning of a new argument.” Hmmm, probably, yes, could be. Sometimes the situation is reversed, Read More…

Calling a Marital Truce

Are you and your spouse arguing to a point where it is becoming, or it is unhealthy? If so, perhaps you should consider calling a marital truce. A truce is a “suspension of fighting or hostilities for a specified period of time by mutual agreement of the warring parties.” And Read More…

Are You a Stir Stick – Stirring Up Trouble?

As I was reading in my devotional, The Word for You Today, they talked about the enemy of our faith being called an “accuser of our brothers.” (That includes sisters too, I’m sure.) The point was made how people can also be accusers. They’re always stirring up trouble. And then it was Read More…

Peace on Earth and a Peaceful Home

As people all over the world are turning their eyes and activities towards Christmas, we often hear the angelic phrase repeated, “Peace on earth and goodwill to men.” But what about experiencing peace within our homes? Isn’t it to be our goal, to have a peaceful home, or at least Read More…

Call a Marriage Peace Conference

We’ve heard it said, “We live in perilous times.” No one can deny that, no matter where you live in the world. Unfortunately that can be said about a lot of marriages as well. Many of them become staging areas for dramatic battles between husbands and wives, exploding into unhealthy Read More…

Peace and Good Will in Marriage

Before you read this Marriage Insight ask God to show you what truth may be in it for YOU concerning peace within your marriage: “Peace on Earth; Good Will Toward Men” (from Luke 2 account of Jesus’ birth) is one of THE most used phrases this time of year. In Read More…

Responding the RIGHT Way – MM #262

“There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death” (Proverbs 14:12). This “death” can be a spiritual, physical, or even a relational death. If we keep doing that, which kills any chance of us continuing on in relationship, that’s exactly what Read More…

Happy Wife’s Day!

HAPPY WIFE’S DAY! Yes, I know that in the United States, we just celebrated Mother’s Day on Sunday. But for some moms it was a painful day for one reason or another. However, my husband Steve came up with an idea that kind of can take the sting out of Read More…

General Guidelines For Making Peace With Your In-Laws

People on every side of the in-law question ask for guidelines for relating to each other. There seems to be a continual tug and pull all throughout the world. So, to address this dilemma, the following suggested guidelines are listed below. We encourage you to pray, read, and glean through Read More…