Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday to sit back and celebrate together, giving thanks to God for all He has done and is doing for us. It’s actually our favorite holiday, for that very reason. We love the focus of this special holiday. As Debi Walter points out (and we totally Read More…
How many times have you wished you could have a “do-over” chance in your marriage? You did something you wish you could take back or erase, and yet you can’t. We’ve sure wished for our share (perhaps thousands of times and counting). And sometimes we’ve been able to have one, Read More…
There are times in marriages when most all of us are guilty of dumping emotional garbage on one another. I’ve done it, my husband has done it, and you and your spouse have probably done it too. This is where something tripped you over into “stinking thinking” and instead of Read More…
This Marriage Insight is titled “Dangerous Assumptions” because some assumptions that we hold onto can be dangerous to our marriages. They can tip them over into the “warning zone” where survival is sometimes questionable. Others are not dangerous, but helpful. Please let us explain. There are some assumptions or judgment Read More…
Have you considered decluttering your marriage? Many couples declutter their homes at different points —how about decluttering your marriage? “Decluttering your marriage is a little like decluttering your house. As you navigate the hustle and bustle of life, certain things tend to pile up around the house. It’s not that Read More…
There are 3 words that come to mind this Thanksgiving season. They are graciousness, grace and gratitude. Just thinking about the meaning behind those words warms our hearts. That’s especially true when we attach the word “give” to them. When we give extra measures of graciousness and grace to our Read More…
With all of the demands for outside social distancing do you find yourself feeling a bit too crowded sometimes at home? Yes… we do too! Do you find that you are more easily irritated by your spouse lately—perhaps too easily? Do little things he or she does or says just Read More…
So many people have made New Years resolutions that they are attempting to keep. (Some have already given up on keeping theirs.) Did you make any? If so, how are you doing in keeping them? Hopefully, you’re still on track. But if you aren’t… don’t quit. There is no law Read More…
There’s a picture hanging in our home that says, “Life is a gift we’re given each and every day. That’s why it’s called the present.” The truth of this statement has become even more real to Cindy and me (Steve) in our marriage over the past few weeks. Life IS Read More…
