This is the week after Thanksgiving. During Thanksgiving time and the Christmas season, it seems easier to give to others. Doing favors for other people does not seem to carry the same weight as it does during other times of the year (at least for me). It could be that Thanksgiving makes us consider how blessed we are... and then we want to bless others in return. My challenge to you is to choose to bless others – all year long. I mean this quite literally. Make this a mission in your relationship. As a couple, choose at least one person or family per week to bless in some way. Some weeks … [Read more...]
How to Heal from a Broken Heart
Some of you will never have to experience the pain of a break up induced broken heart. This is not to say you won't experience pain in life; it will just be of a different nature. There are others of you that know all too well how difficult a broken heart can be and how long it can take to heal. Growing up, I had my share of broken hearts, and believe me, some were worse than others. Some heartaches last a few weeks; whereas, some only last a few days; whereas, some last for years. Generally, after being on the receiving end of a break up, grief comes in stages. The Kübler-Ross model lists … [Read more...]
A Sure Way to Lose the Relationship Game
Some of us are naturally born competitors. When a challenge is presented, we're off and running to the finish line with little concern for what's in the dust behind us. For others of us, we are calmer in nature and would rather have peace than the thrill of rivalry. Me, I've always considered myself to be non-competitive, but I realized that was not completely true after I got married... Whatever repressed competitive needs I had came bursting forth once Eric and I made vows to each other. Perhaps it was the security of knowing he was not going anywhere or the fact that he was always around … [Read more...]
Detail Your Engagement Story (Our Story, Part III)
{If you came here in the middle of the story, you may want to start with Good Friends Make the Best Spouses (Our Story, Part I) first!} After a few months of courting bliss, it was time for Eric's dad to arrive (he lived in Colorado at the time; whereas, we are in Virginia). I'd never met him and he was going to stay with Eric for a few weeks and join us for Thanksgiving. He was bringing my engagement ring he had set himself at Eric's request since he is proficient at working on jewelry. On our way to North Carolina to see my parents, Eric noticed that I was wearing a ring on my left … [Read more...]
The Power of Thankfulness
'Tis the season to be thinking about why you are thankful. I have enjoyed reading people's Facebook quotes this month as they list the reasons they are thankful each day. Some reasons listed have been unique, others typical, and some have even said they are thankful for the pain of this past year. At first glance, it seems to make no sense to be thankful for the painful experiences in our lives, but it's those trials that help us to grow, and teach us to trust God. When considering what we are thankful for, sometimes we cling to the surface. We are thankful for our families, our home, and … [Read more...]
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