Decoding the Male/Female Language

Do you feel like you just can’t understand what your spouse is saying, or thinking? Do you wish that you had a decoding device to translate these mysteries? It would be nice, but even if you did have one, you may find the following to be true: “Even if a Read More…

The Romans 12 Marriage

Recently, after reading Romans 12 in the Bible, we looked at each other and said, “This chapter epitomizes marriage in SO many ways!” We’ve since re-read it quite a few times because it’s so relevant to how every spouse should live. Of course, this chapter is written to a church; Read More…

Love Accepts Many Imperfections

Is there some habit your spouse does (one of many imperfections) that really irritates you? And then to make matters worse when you tell them how much it bothers you, do they still continue to do it? Grrr! This can be things like leaving dirty clothes on the floor, talking Read More…

Nitpicking

Nitpicking. I’ve done that to my spouse WAY too many times. Have you? I wish I could say I haven’t and that I won’t again. But as a sinner (someone who does things I shouldn’t), I probably will. I’ll keep fighting against it though, because I know it’s wrong. There Read More…

Thanksgiving Leads to Grace Living

Thanksgiving is a time to especially sit back and be thankful for all God has given us. Even in the little things, we’d best not take them for granted, but in “ALL things give thanks.” In 1 Thessalonians 5:18, we’re told to “give thanks in all circumstances; for this is Read More…

Women Win at Lost and Found – MM #225

Cindy and I (Steve) believe that being able to laugh at ourselves and situations is important in marriage. It draws spouses closer together. And so we’re going to share something that we believe will make you laugh. Go ahead. Share this with your spouse. You can then laugh together. It Read More…

Dispensing Encouragement to Your Spouse

A number of years ago, President John F. Kennedy made the following statement, “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.” If we reword this challenge in our thinking, as it pertains to our marriages, perhaps we may be onto to something. Read More…

Grace to Fulfill Roles in Marriage – MM #219

Within this Marriage Message, we will be discussing the roles that we each play within our marriages. We acknowledge that the term “roles” is not a popular one in today’s world. But in this Marriage Message, we will be pointing out the role of being an encourager within our marriage. Read More…

We Find What We Look For in Marriage – MM #209

What do you look for in marriage? What are you looking for in YOUR marriage? And as you look, are you being realistic? Also, are you willing to do what it takes to continually build and rebuild a good marriage? “An enduring marriage requires possibility thinking, elasticity, and resilience. It Read More…