"Marriage is a wonderful institution, but who wants to live in an institution?" – Groucho Marx "If you want to read about love and marriage, you’ve got to buy two separate books." – Alan King "A wedding is a funeral where you can smell your own flowers." – Eddie Cantor "I love being married. It’s … Continue reading Romantic Marriage
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Putting Off Marriage
Talking to Christians in Colossae, the Apostle Paul encourages them to change their ways. He reminds them that now that they are different. "But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth. Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with … Continue reading Putting Off Marriage
What Did You Expect?
Everyone of us enter marriage with certain expectations. Some are natural, some are achievable, and some are just plain unrealistic. These unrealistic expectations have potential to damage your continued marital happiness, so I suggest that you avoid them. Unrealistic Expectations Our relationship will never change, it will always be the same as it was (is) in the … Continue reading What Did You Expect?
Avoidance Plan
Today Amy and I complete the first 27 years of our marriage and begin the next 27. A number of years ago a friend from my teen years called to tell me that he and his wife (another friend) left him after 23 years of marriage. Just before we ended our phone conversation, he lamented, … Continue reading Avoidance Plan
Marriage Matters!
Come join us for a great weekend. You can register for the free even online at Marriage Matters: http://youtu.be/Rrc6076L-2c
My Secret to 25
Twenty-five years ago today Amy and I walked back up the aisle at College Church of Christ (now University Church of Christ) in Montgomery, Alabama after Dr. Donnie Hilliard pronounced us husband and wife. Twenty-five (25) years! "Happy Anniversary, Amy!" With the arrival of this milestone I want to let you in on our secret(s). … Continue reading My Secret to 25
Strong Long-Lasting Marriages
I am on a marriage track this week. I suppose because our 25th Wedding Anniversary is just around the corner. How have we stayed together? How have both our parents' marriages lasted for 50+ years? What makes for strong relationships in marriage? What makes a marriage great? How can couples stay together for decades? How … Continue reading Strong Long-Lasting Marriages
Marriage Assignment
While looking through some older files and blog posts I came accross this older post about marriage. Since this was a Monday post and today is Monday, I thought I would repost it. Good Monday! It is time we begin our work week and time to reflect on our marriages. I know, you know (or … Continue reading Marriage Assignment
Marital Lies
Marital lies. These are not the lies one might tell their husband or wife like, "I did not forget that tomorrow was our anniversary." The marital lies I want to share are the ones we tell ourselves. These self-lies are often the root of the arguments and irritants in our marriages. My wife (husband) should … Continue reading Marital Lies
Communication is Key
Good (healthy) communication is a key ingredient to any long-lasting relationship, especially marriage. We need to be certain that we are doing our best to communicate with our spouse. Communication is more that talking and listening. Communication is the transfer of information, ideas, and emotion. Real communication takes effort if we are going to understand … Continue reading Communication is Key
Driving Thought 