In the below video, comedian John Branyan talks about his wife being a morning person; whereas, he's not. It is important to learn your potential mate's preferences in such areas of morning person vs. night person, what temperature he or she feels comfortable, what time he or she likes to go to bed, when the large meal of the day is consumed (e.g., lunch, dinner, etc.) and at what time, etc. These "little" things in life can really end up driving each other crazy if they're not understood and agreed upon since they're so much a part of daily living. Take time to watch the video below, laugh, … [Read more...]
Are You Ready to Afford Marriage and Children?
When a couple chooses to get married, they walk into the heightened possibility of having children. We all know at least one person who planned to wait several years to have kids who ended up being a mommy or daddy within the first year. Even when planned, sometimes birth control fails to prevent pregnancy or the timing wasn’t right to avoid pregnancy. As a result, for those getting married, children need to be considered and discussed prior to marriage. Topics need to be discussed such as: If we do get pregnant sooner than we expected, are we both going to work or are we going to live on … [Read more...]
What Children Think of Marriage
In the below (adorable) clip, Grover from Sesame Street discusses what marriage is with Jesse. This is actually an important topic to discuss with children because it is at this point in their lives that they are learning what life, including marriage, is all about. For fun, and to be of some help, spend some time serving children during children's church and talk to them about relationships and marriage. See what they say and help them to understand what the Bible says. You and they will both be blessed for it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQJvSzkVfRg … [Read more...]
Do You Know What Comforts Your Future Spouse?
We all need to be comforted from time to time. Depending on the situation, I may need a hug or just an evening cuddled in bed watching old Andy Griffith Show re-runs. If you don't know me, you wouldn't know what brings me ease; but, if you do know me, you would have no trouble calming me down, lifting my spirits, and encouraging me to press forward. One of the joys of marriage is the comfort it brings. If there is no comfort in your marriage, something is not working, and some deep communication and counseling may be needed. Philippians 2:1-2 reads, "So if there is any encouragement in … [Read more...]
When is Your Holiday?
What do holidays mean to you? Do you think of time with family and friends? Do you think of overtime or time off? Do you look forward to celebrating? Do you enjoy the decorations that go with the season or are you annoyed by the hullaballoo? Holidays mean different things to different people, but everyone enjoys a holiday when they have something to celebrate. Christians look forward to Christmas and Easter because of what it means to our faith (His birth and resurrection), as well as the good food and fellowship that comes with the season. Romantics everywhere look forward to Valentine's … [Read more...]
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