You may also be pleased to know that Thomas has a chapter solely dedicated to the sexual relationship in marriage! After all, don’t all good marriage books talk about sex? ~smile~ While a lot of books talk about practical sexual tips and offer twelve ways to spice up the bedroom, Gary dives into the Christian side of sex in marriage. Christianity and Sex? What do I mean about the “Christian side of sex”? Even though most of us know from an intellectual level that God created sex and that He doesn’t get mad when married couples have sex, it’s hard for us to imagine that God not only allows … [Read more...]
Life-Changing Quotes about Marriage (Book Review, Sacred Marriage, Part 2)
Gary Thomas is a deeply talented writer – and, every now and then, he says something profound that makes my hair blow backwards. There are far too many of these quotes in Sacred Marriage. So, for the sake of time (and length of this post), I’ll share three quotes which profoundly impacted me. Love and Repentance If you are married for more than five minutes, you will probably experience a sensation that feels like “falling out of love” with your spouse. Those feelings that cover us from head to toe when we are young and in love do change after marriage. I remember my mom telling me that … [Read more...]
If My Spouse Isn’t Making Me Happy, Something is Wrong… Right? (Book Review, Sacred Marriage, Part 1)
What reasons spring to your mind when you hear the following question? “What is the main reason people get divorced?” Perhaps your first thoughts were financial issues or sexual problems. Maybe you thought about couples who fight incessantly and then choose to separate. Maybe a family member or friend is currently going through a divorce and you are scratching your head wondering what went wrong. At the root of every divorce, there is an element of selfishness. Sometimes the selfishness is one sided, but more often than not both parties could admit to some selfishness if they were … [Read more...]
Nip it in the Bud (Book Review, Boundaries in Dating, Part 3)
I love the Andy Griffith Show. Those who know me are keenly aware of this fact. Eric was quickly indoctrinated in the ways of Mayberry culture after we got married. In fact, it’s on and muted on the TV right now. Even if I’m too busy to listen to it, it’s nice to look up and see Andy and Barney working shoulder to shoulder against organized crime. ~smile~ The sixteenth chapter of Boundaries in Dating is titled Nip it In the Bud. As one of Barney Fife’s signature lines, “Nip it in the bud” stood out to me when I was deciding what three topics (there is so much in this book I could talk … [Read more...]
Don’t Fall in Love with Someone Who Isn’t Friend Material (Book Review, Boundaries in Dating, Part 2)
Are you dating your friend? Take some time and look past the attraction. Is there more? Do you enjoy conversation? Can you be in a room together without touching and still deeply enjoy each other’s company? Today I’m highlighting the seventh chapter of Boundaries in Dating (Don’t Fall In Love with Someone You Wouldn’t be Friends With). Where was this book when I was dating?!?! ~smile~ My Best Friend Eric is my best friend. If there is anyone I can be myself with, it’s him. He knows my faults all too well and he loves me anyway. We get angry with each other occasionally, but our friendship is … [Read more...]
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