I feel like there needs to be a huge PSA at the wedding that says: You are married. Stop living as if you are still single. Your finances, your friends, and your schedule are no longer yours alone. You are on the same side. You two are now one. There is nothing you will do… Continue reading Respect in Marriage: Part One
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Having Basic Goodwill For Your Spouse
Goodwill is defined as “friendly, helpful, or cooperative feelings or attitude” Philippians 2:3 reminds us, “Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.” Taking a moment to think that maybe your spouse had a bad day, forgot, or had something else on their… Continue reading Having Basic Goodwill For Your Spouse
The Honeymoon Phase of Marriage
Have you been told that you are in or out of the honeymoon phase of your marriage? I understand the point of this statement, but I’d like to offer a new point of view, and maybe even present a challenge to you. The honeymoon phase is used to describe newlyweds who are still giddy about… Continue reading The Honeymoon Phase of Marriage
Stop Lying to Your Spouse
What was your reaction when you read that title? There’s probably two reactions. You either thought “Why are people lying to their spouses? I would never do that.” Or “Why is she writing about me?” But seriously, WHY are we lying to our spouses? Little white lies are in fact whole big lies. The Bible… Continue reading Stop Lying to Your Spouse