Tag: relationship

Words of Affirmation: Bringing Life and Love to Your Husband, Wife, and Kids

The voices everywhere around us are powerful . . . and mostly negative. When was the last time advertising told a wife, mother, or single woman that, “You’re enough” or “You have a full, rich, meaningful life” or “You’re beautiful just the way you are”? . . . almost never! And, those voices aren’t just…
Find Forgiveness, Restore Your Marriage, Enjoy Your Relationship – Faithful Life Podcast, New Episode!

Lisa really offended me in front of our kids ten days ago – true story – and we had to work it out. I hurt Lisa’s feelings deeply yesterday morning – true story – and we had to work it out. Lisa and I don’t walk on water. We have a fantastic marriage but we…
How To Get Your Spouse to Change . . . the Right Way!

When you were dating and he ate salad with his hands, you thought it was cute. When you saw clothes strewn on the floor in his apartment, you told yourself a life of love is about a whole lot more than a few dirty clothes . . . and, were you ever correct?! It’s about…
Why Your Wife Will Never Accept a Substitute for Your Heart

He was a workaholic and a sportsaholic when he wasn’t working. She waited. And then there was his beloved restoration project of that ‘65 Mustang. She smiled. “It looks nice” she would say . . . as she waited. Months went by of leaving home early, working late, and then working hard on that golf swing on…
Do You Have A Normal Christian Marriage? Is that Good or Bad?

Weddings and awkward moments aren’t supposed to go together but when the groom faints and falls on the pastor, the top tier of the cake lands on the floor, or the bride falls into the water . . . it’s awkward! . . . like at the wedding last week . . . I didn’t…
The Best Aphrodisiac Every Christian Husband Can Afford

Many men spend years wishing their wives would be more responsive. Why doesn’t she show more interest in, or desire for me in bed? (She has her reasons, guaranteed) but your frustration builds. Not only is a sense of deprivation gnawing away – emotional distance between you grows. And then there’s the anger . .…
The Secret Elite Golfers Know That Will Greatly Improve Your Marriage

He wasn’t a Samurai Warrior but in a one-one-one battle, with all his flailing at the ball on the driving range with that golf club, he would have done alright! With each irregular swing, with each divot behind the ball deeper than the last, the embarrassment and frustration grew until one day 20 years ago…
Are You Making This Easy-to-Avoid MARRIAGE MISTAKE? (small change – massive positive impact!)

Writing about marriage means you’ve basically got it all down and get it perfect every time . . . not a single marriage mistake, right? I think we all know the answer to that question! And, so it was, just a few days ago, I had to be reminded of something so basic, I laughed…
THE MYTH (LIE) OF INCOMPATIBILITY IN MARRIAGE – The Problem Isn’t That You’re Incompatible . . . So What Is The Problem?

The power of what you believe will change the course of your life. So, you’d better make sure you believe the truth because lies have just as much power to affect every aspect of your life as does the truth. Lies matter. If we believe them long enough, they become our Truth, regardless of what is…
Spouses Who Trust Each Other and the Love They Enjoy

It was an unlikely place for a “chance” encounter – the hidden alcove at the brake shop I trust to work on my truck. Three feet wide, five feet deep – perfect. I chose that spot because today, I didn’t want to talk to anybody. This is a great space to work, no distractions. No…
The Indispensable Husband . . . and how he defeats the Voices Tearing Down His Wife

Hello. Maybe we’ve never met formally but, you’ve bumped into me a time or two. In fact, you can’t avoid me because I’m everywhere. My name is 21st Century Culture and I’ve got a lot to say to a lot of different people but let me start with what I like to say to wives and…
Why You Should Always Wear Your Wedding Ring

How important can a wedding ring be in a society that’s all about individuality and self-expression? It’s a fun part of the wedding, especially for women, but does it really matter? And for many others, isn’t a wedding ring just an outdated symbol of ownership? I knew a man once who regularly removed his wedding…