Was a growing and happy marriage found on your list of New Year’s resolutions? Many people rarely think about improving their marriage unless it is in trouble. “People get so caught up in careers, raising kids and satisfying their own souls,” says Gloria Richfield, co-author of Together Forever, “that they forget their marriage needs to [...]
Several years ago I wrote an article that was published in a Christian newspaper. I thought I would post it here in these waning days before Christmas. Hope you find it encouraging. I am not against celebrating Christmas. In our home we exchange presents, listen to and sing Christmas songs, host and attend parties, ride [...]
The stress of a chronic illness can be challenging to a marriage, even when two people have been deeply in love for decades. Just knowing that they will live their entire lives (except for a healing miracle) having to cope with the ravages of a disease – such as multiple sclerosis, cancer, lupus, heart disease, [...]
Myth #1: Marriage is the key to a fulfilled and happy life. The key to a fulfilled life is a growing, vibrant relationship with God who created you. Seeking to gain fulfillment through any other means, including marriage to a loving partner, is futile. If you think of marriage as the key to your personal [...]
Protecting Your Marriage in Stormy Weather (BGMFPOD-004) You don’t have to be married long before stormy weather attempts to capsize your marriage boat. God is gracious and does not often allow couples to experience the same kind of suffering as Job did in the Bible. However, he does allow measured doses of trouble at sovereignly [...]
Married with Children (BGMFPOD-003) Being married with children requires greater determination than many of us expected. It changes your life in many ways – both in being a blessing and a challenge. The need to maintain a satisfying relationship with your spouse while raising children is enormous. Marriages advance through an assortment of developmental stages. [...]
Years ago, our family spent a day in Washington, D.C. as part of our summer vacation. Not wanting anything to go wrong, I decided to drive toward Arlington Cemetery the night before to scout out the area where I would be parking the car. Everything went fine. I was now ready to lead us into [...]
Tools for Great Relationships (BGMFPOD-002) Every couple enters marriage with their own bag of tools, but is often frustrated by their attempts at fixing things. They either have the wrong tools or do not use the tools properly. Having the right tools in your relational tool bag and using them properly can help you build [...]
Everybody helps everybody…always, in whatever ways are needed. Remember, “please” and “thank you” are not just good manners; they’re the calling cards of a grateful heart. Have a lot of fun, just not at the expense of anyone else. Eat as many meals together as possible as a family. Your kids will be less likely [...]
Raising Moral Kids (BGMFPOD-001) Strategies for helping parents raise moral kids. Raising moral kids in an immoral world is the result of parents who have clearly defined values and are intentional about communicating their values to their children. Children are born with a will that influences their choices and judgments. As parents, our God-given “job [...]
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