A number of years ago we wrote a Marriage Message by this same title, “Missing the Christmas Message.” We’re repeating it this week because of its relevance. It’s especially important during this time of the year and beyond to consider the following questions: How many of us miss the Christmas Read More…
Can you relate to facing a messy Christmas where you are fighting to “keep it real?” That’s what our guest blogger, Debi Walter, asks us to prayerfully consider. Here’s what she writes: My house is a mess. I am decorating for Christmas, but there are demands keeping me from finishing Read More…
Actually, we should title this Marriage Insight, “Reduce Marital Tension This Christmas, AND Beyond.” That is what we’re hoping you will do. If you haven’t reduced the tension yet, hopefully this can be a new beginning. We confess that throughout our marriage we’ve found ourselves battling with this situation. We Read More…
We say that our spouse is the most important person in the world to us. That’s why we married him or her in the first place. But does our spouse know that he or she is so important to us? Do our priorities line up with what we think or Read More…
With Christmas and New Years coming up, many of us could use a few relationship tips. This is a time of the year where relationship issues often come to the forefront. Sometimes we need reminders. Other times we need “food for thought” tips. Whatever you need, here goes: “Ask your Read More…
“What primordial gene is it that enables women to do 6 things at once while keeping a lookout for the saber-toothed tiger lurking somewhere down the path? We are the world’s great organizers and doers. Yet sometimes this capability runs rampant. When it does, it runs our life —literally. Marriage Read More…
I got up early this morning (my husband and nephew are still sleeping). I wanted to take time in the quiet of the morning to spend time alone with God. I’m so glad I did. My Christmas Prayer time was so wonderful. As a result I am all the more Read More…
Even with the joy of Christmas, most of us have experienced stress that comes along with this season of the year. The Christmas song says, “‘Tis the season to be jolly.” But it’s also a season where we put a lot of unnecessary stresses onto our lives. This can make Read More…
