One of my absolute favorite quotes about marriage was one I heard in the film, Still Standing, by Ronnie & Lamar Tyler: “The only way to know if you have unconditional love, is if conditions come to test that”. This quote is undeniably powerful whether you’re married or not. And if you've been married for any length of time, then you know that tests and trials are a natural … [Read more...]
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How To Keep Your Marriage Drama and Messy Free
One habit couples should avoid bringing into their marriage is drama. It causes chaos and confusion, keeps a couple off track, and benefits absolutely no one in the relationship. Both partners should seek to avoid this unhealthy relationship habit. In order to truly have a drama free marriage, there are a few guidelines to follow. How To Keep Your Marriage Drama and Messy … [Read more...]
How to Talk to Your Spouse About Anything
When you’re married to a partner who finds it difficult to open up and communicate with you, you have to get creative. Verbally expressing what you’re feeling, what you need, and what matters most to you, doesn’t come naturally for everyone. So, while you can’t force your spouse to open up and talk to you about anything, you can encourage them by introducing activities and a … [Read more...]
Why You and Your Spouse Should Desire a 1st Corinthians Type of Marriage
Have you and your spouse ever thought about what you wanted for your marriage? More specifically, what love should look like and feel like in your relationship? Sometimes couples don’t really take the time to break down love and the actions involved that demonstrates it best. It is sometimes forgotten that love is a verb and is displayed through actions and not simply words. … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Encourage Your Spouse in Their Spiritual Walk
I remember when I first found a new church home many years ago, one I wanted my family to join. I would attend alone for several weeks before my husband chose to attend with me and later also join. Though I asked, in the beginning, every week for him to join me, I ultimately let him make the decision when he was ready. We became active members and leaders in that church and … [Read more...]
Bad Relationship Advice: Why These 5 Phrases Hurt Our Marriages
You can't take relationship advice from just anyone. Bad marriage advice can come from anywhere. For the good of your marriage, be selective by only taking advice from those you trust, who love you, and who’ve demonstrated the key behaviors for their own relationship success. People can unintentionally steer you wrong with their thinking of what a good marriage looks like. And … [Read more...]
Three Ways You and Your Spouse Can Become Real Couple Goals
You have surely seen #CoupleGoals all over social media. The images that accompany the hashtag are of couples being happy in love, or so it seems. Some, unfortunately, look really amazing on the outside, but may not be worth admiring from the inside. Love can really look good on people and can make others desire that for themselves. The real goal is that our relationships … [Read more...]
5 Techniques for Cooling Down Your Anger Before You Unleash on Your Spouse
Anger, if it is not properly managed, can cause irreparable damage in your marriage. Though it is a common response when you don’t get what you want, you can’t let it control how you connect with your spouse. It is important to manage yourself and understand how to deal with an angry spouse. If you need a little guidance, keep reading for how to deal with an angry spouse and 5 … [Read more...]
Relationship Baggage: How It May Be Showing Up In Your Marriage and What to Do About It
Love isn’t always easy. Each partner brings their own set of past relationship baggage to a new relationship that includes their upbringing, life experiences, and the past. These things can either enhance or hinder you as a partner. The imprint left by an ex-partner can get in the way of having a successful marriage. If you are wondering how your relationship baggage may be … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Conquer Conflict and Master Communication in Marriage
No one likes conflict. No one. Some people go out of their way to avoid it as much as possible. If you're a conflict avoider by nature, it makes it difficult to get your needs met no matter where you are. When you fail to communicate what's bothering you, your relationships, whether at work or at home, definitely suffer. But, if this behavior takes root in your marriage, it … [Read more...]
5 Ways You Can Be Your Spouse’s Best Christian Friend
I love being a follower of Christ. Since my college years, it has been my source of comfort and strength through many of life's obstacles. But, love it or not, it's not always easy. Choosing to be obedient to the Bible has its challenges and I'd be a liar if I said I was perfect at it. Thankfully, God had my back when he sent my husband to me. As a Christian himself, he's faced … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Put the “C” Back Into Your Christian Marriage
Happy New Year! It's the year 2020 and what we hope will be the start of a new and exciting decade for you and your spouse. As I write this, my husband and I are celebrating 18 years of marriage! I can't help but be grateful to God...well, especially since we met in church. That said, it got me thinking. What is a Christian marriage supposed to look like? Are we living it? If … [Read more...]
2020 Priceless Marriage: 7 Rings of Marriage that Money Just Can’t Buy
Not for nothing, but sometimes, single people say stuff that makes married people shake their heads and say..."Yeah, that's why they're still single." One such young lady got some attention from KevOnStage when he highlighted her Facebook post in one of his videos. She stated that unless a man can afford a $3,500 engagement ring, he's not ready to get married. In fact, she went … [Read more...]
Young Marriage: 3 Mistakes to Watch Out for When Marrying Young
Do you know what it's like to be young and in love? Your heart skips a beat when you're together and life couldn't be sweeter. Soon enough, you are convinced you've found "the one" and you don't want to let them go. The decision to get married at a young age both excites and terrifies you. But regardless of what comes, you're willing to take the leap. With the divorce rate … [Read more...]
5 Scriptures to Help You Through Sickness in Your Marriage
No one ever wants to hear bad news about their health. Whether you go to the doctor for a routine visit or you're forced to see a specialist because of a specific new ailment, most of us desire a positive outcome. But what do you do if you're suddenly faced with sickness in your marriage? It was July 15, 2018 when my friend Chloe found out she had breast cancer. Though a … [Read more...]