by Christian Family Life | Jun 17, 2022 | Build, Christian Marriage, communication, Enrich, Marriage Health, Marriage Roles, Reality
Over the next few blogs let’s bring some clarity to what many times can be a foggy issue in marriages. Are roles in marriage different for the husband and wife. Does that carry over into the responsibilities in marriage? Does one spouse ultimately have the last word...
by Christian Family Life | Jun 8, 2022 | Christian Marriage, intimacy, Marriage Health, Reality, Romance
Suzy and I often say, “Marriage is the best thing we have done, and it is also the most difficult thing we have done.” And perhaps having and raising children comes in a close second!! The reason we believe it is difficult is because we are two sinful people coming...
by Christian Family Life | May 26, 2022 | bless, Build, christian marriage, Christian Marriage, Enrich, intimacy, Marriage Health, Reality, Romance
“Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.”Hebrews 13:4 Here we go! Let’s talk about sex. It doesn’t have to be awkward, but let’s be honest, it can be very awkward. Sadly,...
by Christian Family Life | Apr 6, 2022 | Build, Christian Marriage, communication, conflict resolution, Enrich, Marriage Health, Reality, Rebellion, Resentment, Restore
“Conflict is not merely inevitable it is necessary if one wants to grow both character and the depth of a marriage.”Dan Allender “He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you except to be just, and to love [and to diligently practice]...
by Christian Family Life | Mar 30, 2022 | Build, Christian Marriage, communication, conflict resolution, Enrich, marital trials, Reality, Rebellion, Resentment
Years ago, Tammy and I were leading a small group marriage study. This was the beginning of some changes in our own marriage and a desperate need for it to be strengthened. One particular meeting, we had finally reached a point of vulnerability in the group. Everyone...
by Christian Family Life | Feb 16, 2022 | Build, Christian Marriage, conflict resolution, Enrich, marital trials, Marriage Health, Reality, Resentment, Romance
“Nobody understands what we’re going through!”“I had no idea being married would be this hard!”“I don’t know if things will ever change!” The Stages In the Two Becoming One resource, we talk about the four stages of marital decline: Romance, Reality, Resentment, and...