Tag: relationship

Encouragement for The Worn Out Mom . . . & How Men can Be a Blessing to Their Wives

Motherhood is beautiful . . . it’s also the hardest job in the world! And, while rewarding at times, it’s an endeavor designed to make even the most devoted, intelligent, hardworking, committed, efficient mom bone tired . . . so tired that as soon as she gets up from a nap, she could go right…
Why More Sex with Your Wife Will Never Solve Your Porn Problem

Many wives feel they must be inadequate or are doing something wrong in bed because despite making themselves available to their husbands he keeps struggling with porn/wandering eyes/lustful thoughts/sexual discontent . . . etc., etc. It’s not just discouraging. It’s demoralizing and destructive, robbing the joy and sapping the life right out of marriage. Maybe…
Selfless Love – 1 Corinthians 13 . . . A Pipe Dream or What God Wants for Your Marriage?

If only we were as loving as we give ourselves credit. If we’re not careful, many of us are in danger of breaking our arms trying to pat ourselves on the back! “Of course I’m loving to my wife/husband, kids, and others! “ And then, along comes 1 Corinthian’s 13, cutting through our pretensions like…
The Proverbs 31 Woman is Hard to Find . . . but not as hard as The Proverbs 31 Man!

She’s strong, enterprising, capable, an excellent manager, savvy-in-business, and is a deeply loving wife, looking after the needs of her family. Everything she does makes people honor her husband. She is The Proverbs 31 Woman. Are you married to one of those? If not, don’t tell yourself something’s wrong with your wife. Search for the…
Give Your Marriage a Present!

Thanksgiving, Christmas Time , New Years just around the corner . . it’s the holiday season and I find myself thinking about where we’ve been, where we’re headed, and of the hope we have for the future. Can you relate? As you think about where your marriage is today compared to last year, many of…
Don’t Fight Over it . . . Pray Over It! Are You Missing Out on the Power of Prayer?

My way is right! Not hard to understand . . . it just is! Maybe we never say these words but often in marriage, we don’t have to. It’s the unmistakable message our husband/wife gets after discussing an issue, preference, or a way of doing something. And, how does that make you feel? Helpless? And,…
Stop Doing This And Your Marriage Will Improve Immediately! (And So Will You!)

Marriage is supposed to be a safe place, somewhere you can relax and just be yourself – completely accepted – without the fear of being poorly thought of, misunderstood, or regularly criticized. Close, loving, comfortable . . . and safe. Does this describe your marriage? If so, congratulations! It’s awesome, isn’t it! But, I can…
How Wise Wives Encourage Their Husbands to be Spiritual Leaders in the Home

For the Christian man, being the spiritual protector and leader of his home is not optional. It’s what God requires of him. Many husbands don’t realize this or don’t care . . . or, could there be other reasons a husband . . . you’re husband . . . doesn’t rise to the responsibility God…
Can God Redeem a Difficult Marriage? Is There Any Hope for Us?

It didn’t matter how he found out. What mattered was, he did find out and now all there was to do was pick up the disastrous pieces, divorce his wife, and move on. What else could be the result of discovering that your best friend slept with your wife . . . in your own…
Are You a Controlling Wife? (Who, Me? . . . Noooo!)

If you had been there, you would have come to the same conclusion Lisa and I did: There’s one person in charge in this relationship, and it isn’t the husband! This poor guy was like some pale moon orbiting a giant planet. His wife dominated him, controlled him. She was really good at it, too!…
Bad Marriage Communication? ( I’m not the problem . . . am I? ) How to Listen & Be Heard

Are you quick to listen? Are you genuinely eager to hear your spouse share what is on her heart or is your marriage just another opportunity to insist that someone else listen to what you are determined to say? What does the way we communicate say about who we really are? We don’t have to…
What Your Wife Can’t Live Without – (Do You Know What It Is?)

Recharged and refilled or dry and empty . . . which one will your wife be based on your care of her heart this week? Your needs are being met but, are hers? A pitcher of water and your wife are alike. Both pour out until they are empty. Anyone can refill the pitcher but…