If we were to ask you, “What’s more important in marriage, feelings or actions?” you would likely reply, “actions, of course.” That’s because adults who think rationally, know we can’t always trust our feelings. In fact I (Steve) have learned that it’s a rare occurrence where I can trust my Read More…
Valentine’s Day is being celebrated next week in the U.S. (and other parts of the world). The tradition is to celebrate your love for one another at this special time of the year. Of course, we think ANY reason to celebrate love, especially marital love, is a great idea! We Read More…
“I love you, but I’m not IN love with you.” If you’ve heard those words you probably just had a very painful flashback. For that, we’re deeply sorry. Those are words you never want to hear, and rightly so. Ten years ago Cindy and I rarely, if ever, heard this Read More…
I’ve been reading a book I picked up at a thrift store titled, Holiness in Hidden Places. It is written by Joni Eareckson Tada, and I’m really enjoying it. (Sadly, it’s no longer being published.) There is one chapter in particular, that really caught my attention, in being something we should Read More…
Recently, I read through some devotional thoughts written by Bob Gass, in the Daily Devotional: The Word for You Today. The question being asked is, “Are you flourishing?” He’s asking whether we’re flourishing or languishing. This concerns how we approach every day living, and our personal relationships. It’s based on Read More…
It’s one of those “Thanks Lord, I needed that” times. God gave me much needed perspective on some things that have been troubling me. I woke up in the middle of the night and couldn’t go back to sleep. My mind became too active. Do you have any of those Read More…
One thing I tell women all the time is how blessed I am to be Steve’s wife (although earlier in our marriage, I didn’t feel that way when things were quite rocky, but I digress). He makes me feel cherished. And I sure don’t want to take that for granted Read More…
Something that Kevin B Bullard wrote a while ago on the My Marriage Works web site, got my attention. This is because my husband Steve and I have found it to be SO true. Kevin challenges us to make love happen whenever we can. He wrote: “For as long as you’re Read More…
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…
