We’ve all heard of the “if only’s” or the “why should I’s” that can drive spouses crazy and hurt, or sometimes even kill marriages. (Many of us have even used that phrase more than once.) Some spouses wonder, “If only I had married someone else.” Or it may be that Read More…
Have you ever known a couple that was married for a long time that appeared to have a great marriage and then you find out they’re getting a divorce? What a HUGE disappointment! We well remember one couple that shocked us when they divorced. They appeared to have it all together. Read More…
A while ago we noticed that many people are pushing others away from their lives. The number keeps growing more and more rapidly. They determine that they have no need of certain people. So, they eliminate these people’s ability to be a part of their lives any longer. It’s their Read More…
Words can be cheap. Any fool can make a vow at a wedding ceremony. But it takes character, perseverance, and tenacity to keep it. This especially applies to the tenacity that is required in persevering in marriage. Before we marry many think that having a good marriage won’t be that Read More…
Would you like to have a resilient marriage? The word resilient means to “spring back into shape, to be elastic, and to have the ability to recover after being pressed.” So, after reading that definition, would you like to have a resilient marriage? Do you want to have a marriage Read More…
Do you and your spouse live and demonstrate a purpose driven love within your relationship? Do you reveal and reflect the heart of Christ within your marriage? We ask you this question because of something we read on this issue, which stood out to us. The authors (Rob and Amy Read More…
A number of years ago we took a trip to Kenya, Africa to visit our son and daughter-in-law who were living there at the time. We pray we’ll never forget the many things we learned while we were there in Africa. As we thought of this Marriage Insight we thought Read More…
STANDING FOR THE HEALING OF MY MARRIAGE I am standing for the healing of my marriage. I will not give up, give in, give out, nor give over ’til the healing takes place. I made a vow; I said the words; and I gave the pledge. I gave a ring; Read More…
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…
Who wants to be ineffective and unproductive in your relationship with Jesus Christ and in your relationship with your spouse? Not too many people would openly volunteer to line up to get on that bus. But if we aren’t persistent and we don’t persevere in doing what it takes to continue Read More…
