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The Issue With Impactful Words

This week’s Marriage Message is on the subject of Six Powerful Words. Of course we all know that there are more than six powerful words that become impactful words when we say them. Actually most of our words cause an impact, one way or another, when spoken. There isn’t a Read More…

The Power of Praise in Marriage – MM #173

There is a lot of power in praising and affirming one another. Why is it that as married couples we often forget that affirming our spouse is more effective than criticizing or complaining? It’s as if we think that continually criticizing our spouse will somehow “inspire” him or her to Read More…

The Porcupine Process – MM #66

“Porcupine people don’t look like that’s what they are on the outside. But they’re hard to embrace because when you do, they can stick you with that which can hurt. God wants us to learn how to love these people even though they’re difficult to embrace. Loving them requires a Read More…