So let me bum you out really quickly today... your spouse will never be able to make you happy. For some, this reality is more than they can comprehend. We are programmed in this culture to wait for someone to come into our lives to offer us endless happiness. Here's a sobering thought: God, the uncreated One, the maker of Heaven and Earth, who sent His only Son to die on a cross so that we could have eternal life... God Himself has not even promised to make us endlessly happy. "What?!?! How can you say that? God significantly cares about our endless happiness!" No, God cares about our … [Read more...]
Seven Keys to Life Long Love
If someone had a treasure map and they were willing to show you where treasure was buried, would you be willing to read the map? Of course you would! A thriving, healthy marriage is a treasure and when seasoned marriage experts have information on marital treasures, I want to read what they have to say and apply it to my marriage! Proverbs 22:17-18 says, "Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise, And apply your mind to my knowledge; For it will be pleasant if you keep them within you, that they may be ready on your lips" (NASV). Dr. Dobson is certainly one of the most trusted and … [Read more...]
A Lesson from Winnie the Pooh: Argue in Private
You’ve likely experienced it… the awkward feeling of being present for an argument between a dating, engaged, or married couple. Perhaps you are out to dinner with another couple when they turn on each other and start insulting everything from her cooking to his mama's wig. Other than perhaps mentally giggling a bit from watching such a circus, we naturally begin to lose a little respect for them as a couple. And at a later date, when your relationship is going through a rough patch, you may not end up calling the couple that lost it with each other for advice. I was taught as a child that one … [Read more...]
Why the People who Made Fireproof Endorse Pre-Engagement Counseling
We’re not the only ones who think that pre-engagement counseling is very important. The people who made the movie Fireproof think it’s important too (and if you haven’t seen the movie, we strongly recommend it)! They posted an article on www.fireproofmymarriage.com entitled “The Benefit of Pre-Engagement Counseling.” Check out why they think pre-engagement counseling is significant in preparing for marriage here. You can also check out our pre-engagement counseling services (as well as premarital counseling services)! We’re located in central Virginia; however, whether you live close to … [Read more...]
Unconditional Respect, Part 2
In this post, I will talk as if the reader is married. If you are not married, make sure to apply these concepts of your future husband. After talking about what unconditional respect is in our previous post, let’s talk about what respecting our (current or future) husbands is not: Respecting our husbands is not taking abuse. If your husband is physically or emotionally abusing you, it is time to seek outside help. When abuse is present, it is not a matter of disrespect to seek shelter and protection elsewhere and also require counseling before moving back in. Discuss the situation with your … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 267
- 268
- 269
- 270
- 271
- …
- 286
- Next Page »