No matter how your marriage may begin, there are a few relationship killers that will sneak into your marriage if you are not on guard. We talked about relationship weeds previously, but here are some specifics regarding them. The first relationship killer is the what if. The what if creeps into your mind and has you ponder what life might have been like if you had not married each other. Maybe your what if will center around an old boyfriend or girlfriend that treated you like gold. Maybe your what if will involve missed educational or social opportunities. Perhaps … [Read more...]
Brains, Brawn, or Both – Working Hard or Hardly Working
When it comes to work, what qualities are you looking for in a future spouse? Does it matter to you if he or she has a job that works the mind more than the body? Do have a preference? It is often easier in a marriage when both people have a similar level of education; however, the level of education doesn’t matter as much as the eagerness and drive to learn. If both people are interested in learning new skills or studying various topics, then there will be harmony in this area; yet, if one person wants to continually learn and improve and the other person is content with staying at the level … [Read more...]
The Effects of Promiscuity: A Testimony
Eric and I decided to do something a little different with today's post. The couples who go through our pre-engagement counseling program are given an assignment of exploring and writing on the topic of why they want to be married. Recently, we came across an essay written by one of our clients that touched me deeply and so we are going to share an excerpt with you today. Our client was gracious to allow us to anonymously use the essay for this post. … During this jobless time, my habits and activities began to change, as I had time to consider what I was doing and how I was spending my … [Read more...]
God Bless the USA
The song God Bless the USA written by Lee Greenwood has always given me chills and filled me with pride for the red, white, and blue. My cousin sang it for the church when he was a little boy, which was funny since it was hard to picture him with children and a wife. ~smile~ I remember standing with others in a chapel, listening to Greenwood's song while holding a candle and remembering those who lost their lives in the twin towers. Many songs have been written about our great land, but God Bless the USA is by far my favorite. I can't imagine any other modern day patriotic song taking its … [Read more...]
What You Can Give When You Don’t Have Money
Are you rich? Chances are you are like most of us who cannot claim millionaire status. When it comes to giving to and blessing others, it's easy to feel like you don't have anything worthwhile to give if you can't give money. Thankfully, that is simply untrue. There are people who have been blessed, many through extremely hard work and sacrifice, with a generous salary or accumulated wealth. It is a blessing when such people give generously, willingly, and cheerfully of their abundance to others, but giving money is not the only giving you can do. Giving of your time and energy can be just … [Read more...]
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