Intimacy in Marriage Every newly married couple wants to know how to have great sex. When we were newly married I read a book called Sex Begins in the Kitchen. I don’t remember much about it now except for the catchy title and the main premise that: Great married sex is more about every moment […]
Marriage
Marriage is messy, but it doesn't have to be. God designed marriage to be a picture of his great love for us, come learn from our posts how to love your spouse in a way that give praise to the Lord.
Does Culture Affect Marriage Success Rates?
Does Culture Affect Marriage? On a flight earlier this year, I had the unexpected privilege of sitting next to a couple who were en route to a romantic getaway in celebration of their 28th wedding anniversary. I congratulated them, and later in the conversation I asked her for the secret of their marriage. How had […]
13 Ways to Restore Trust in Marriage
Trust is foundational to any relationship, but if the marriage relationship is to be healthy, trust is marriage must be top priority. If you missed last week’s post “13 Things Your Spouse Won’t Tell You” you can read it here. Today though, we’re going to talk about ways you can begin to restore trust in […]
13 Things Your Spouse Won’t Tell You
Trust in Marriage Trust is the basis of any relationship, but trust in marriage is especially important. When you trust someone, you are being vulnerable with that person. You are trusting that they will do whatever it takes to be there for you, to protect you, to provide for you, and to love you unconditionally. […]
How to Have Unhindered Prayers
If you are a parent, you know how much a parent delights to give good gifts to their children. It’s such a joy to take a sweet, obedient child out for a treat when they have exemplified respectful, kind behavior in their interactions with you and their siblings. You also know how annoying it is […]
Is Your Marriage Based on Trust?
Trust? What does it mean to trust your spouse? How do I know if we have a good trust relationship or not? Everyone knows that you cannot really feel loved by someone you do not trust. The question is how do I know if my spouse trusts me? How can I earn their trust again […]
How to Make Marriage Last Longer
Ever wondered how to make marriage last longer and why marriages these days don’t seem to last more than a few years? Me too. And pondering that question has forced me ask others. For instance, Is culture dooming marriage for today’s generation? How can I make my marriage last longer? What is the secret […]
Let’s Promote Marriage
Promoting, Preserving and Celebrating Marriage In December I was given the chance to join a fabulous group of people banning together to promote marriage, it’s preservation and it’s celebration. FulfillingYourVows.com made its debut last month with an incredible Valentine’s Day giveaway and some awesome posts celebrating God’s goodness in the institution of marriage. I hope […]
Fair Warning: This new blog will impact your marriage!
New Blog News! I am so excited to announce this new blog: FulfillingYourVows.com! FulfillingYourVows is the brainchild of Carlie K. a homeschooling military mom who loves the Lord, her husband and her kids (in that order). FYV is a site dedicated to the promotion, preservation, and celebration of marriage. I was immediately intrigued when I first […]
Worth the Wait
Worth the Wait by Katie “Daddy?” I asked when I was eight, “When may I date?” Laughingly he answered, “Well, my Kate, You’ve still got much time to wait, You’ve still got much time to wait.” “Daddy?” I asked again at thirteen, “Just what exactly does “wait” mean?” “Kate”, he said more seriously, “it means […]