Decisions, decisions, decisions. Sometimes marriage can feel like an endless stream of decisions. Even if you decide not to make a decision…that’s still a decision! These decisions come in a variety of shapes and sizes. There are minor decisions like: Where do we go to eat? Who cleans up after the dog? What movie will we watch? Who will […]
Read MoreMarriage, like bread and potato chips, can become stale over time. Ruts, routines, and indifference have a way of settling in and dulling what used to be a vibrant relationship. What about your marriage? What are the signs that you’re living in a stale marriage?
Read MoreThe word “normal” can go either way. If you’re talking about blood pressure, eye sight, or the size of your newborn’s head, “normal” is a good thing. If you’re talking about academics, talent, or marriage, “normal” seems less than desirable. Many couples beat themselves up and stress themselves out trying to keep their marriage […]
Read MoreEmojis are the little faces and symbols we use to clarify the intent and feeling behind the words we text, tweet, and post. It was once just elementary school children who drew smiley faces on ruled paper, but now CEO’s in suits are tacking these little faces on the end of their electronic communications. Emojis […]
Read MoreThere are two things that can get you off track in the marriage. The first is not speaking up to the other about what you want and need. The second is not listening to the other about what they want and need. If you will take just two minutes or less to fill out this […]
Read MoreThink of something you just don’t want to do. Maybe it’s cleaning the garage or organizing your closet. Perhaps it’s giving the dog a bath or cleaning the bathroom. It could be cleaning the gutters or working on your taxes. Or maybe it’s that mammogram or colonoscopy you’re avoiding like the plague. We all have things we […]
Read MoreHave you ever regretted something, and the more you thought about it the more you found yourself saying, “If only”? Maybe it was something you said, or something you did, or a decision you made, but whatever it was left you with regret and the reverberation of “if only.” We all have those “if only” […]
Read MoreI know they say there’s no such thing as a perfect marriage. But what if there is? What if it’s possible to have the perfect marriage? Some people think that to have the perfect marriage you have to marry the right person. But I don’t think that works. No one’s perfect, and with all the […]
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What is The Lord’s Supper? The Lord’s Supper (Communion) is a sacred and symbolic way of remembering the death of Jesus and renewing our commitment to Him. During the Lord’s Supper, believers… • Remember Christ’s death on their behalf • Examine their lives in light of God’s mercy and love • Engage in confession and […]
Read MoreWe decide to get married because we’re looking for something and we believe we’ve found it in our spouse. But a few years into the marriage, we’re still looking for something and we’re wondering why our spouse is withholding it. What happened? There’s a general principle in life and marriage, and it’s this: we tend […]
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