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Keep Your Marriage Interesting: 5 Ways to Surprise Him!
If you consider the element of surprise strictly the stuff of fiction novels and blockbuster movies, think again. The element of surprise isn't just for John Grisham and Tom Cruise. It can brighten up a regular old marriage, too. Here are 5 ways to keep married life interesting:
Bite your tongue. [...]
"Friending" Your Ex on Facebook
A few years ago, Facebook was the province of college kids. Before too long, teens and tweens joined the fray. Now the rest of us are logging on.
It won't be long before these girls join, and apparently their grandmothers are already out there.
I've written about the pros and cons of Facebook on my personal blog, but [...]
Does the Bible Have Any Marital Advice?
Any? The Bible is full of marital advice! Interestingly, one of the scriptures I find most pertinent to marriage isn't one that was written solely for marriage.
"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those [...]
Married But Still Alone?
I was helping in the lunch room at my son's school this week, when my heart broke. I watched as the kids tumbled in, laughing and screeching and scrunching beside one another at the long brown tables. And I watched as one little boy peeled off, alone and quiet, and settled down all by himself. [...]
Why Our Wedding Song Still Rings True
A few, short years ago I was living in San Francisco, engaged to the man I loved, and intent on climbing the corporate ladder. Okay, the only part of that information that's germane to this post is the fact that I was engaged, but I just like to include the rest for history's sake.
Sometime in [...]
3 Fun Dates with Your Spouse
Spring is nearly upon us (or is, for you lucky southerners), so how about keeping the spring in your marital step with one of these fun dates:
1. Frolic Among the Animals.
Those of us with kids often think of spending a day at the zoo with [...]
Finding Happiness in Marriage
Last Sunday, our pastor walked us through some salient points about marital bliss. He's in the middle of a series about Joseph (yes, the one with the fancy coat), and took time out to talk about marriage. No, Joseph wasn't having marital difficulties. Joseph wasn't even married. But Potiphar's wife was. And her eyes were [...]
How Do You Solve Conflict in Marriage?
Sometimes, life throws you a curve ball. When it happens to you as a single person, you deal with it in your own way. We all have different coping mechanisms, right? Some of us tuck into our shell and quietly contemplate for hours, days, or weeks. Some of us call everyone we know, and hash [...]
