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Unrealistic Expectations in Marriage

April 11, 2013 / Scott McCown / 2 Comments

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. Here they are: Our relationship will never change, it will always be the same as it was (is) in … Continue reading Unrealistic Expectations in Marriage

Put Off and Put On for Marriage

March 21, 2013 / Scott McCown / Leave a comment

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 Put Off and Put On for Marriage

Right Reasons

March 14, 2013 / Scott McCown / 1 Comment

Last Thursday I wrote about the Wrong Reasons to Marry. Someone sent a message asking if I would write about reasons why to marry, and of course I said I would.  Honestly, that was my plan all along. What are good, wholesome, right reasons to choose to marry? This post is not about finding the … Continue reading Right Reasons

Wrong Reasons

March 7, 2013March 14, 2013 / Scott McCown / 1 Comment

Motivations, reasons, excuses . . . call them what you want, but sometimes our rationale misguides us. This is true about many areas of life. We are quite adept at convincing ourselves that any given action is what we should do, even when that action may not be the best course. This is also true … Continue reading Wrong Reasons

Committing to Your Spouse

February 28, 2013 / Scott McCown / Leave a comment

Commitment is key to a great marriage. Most of us in our vows made a promise to "keep ourselves to our spouse until death parts us." However, in my observation, many couples struggle to follow through. Do you want a great marriage? Do you intend to stay together. Here are four - count them - only Four … Continue reading Committing to Your Spouse

Married? Plan to Be? Then Read This!

February 21, 2013February 21, 2013 / Scott McCown / 1 Comment

H. Norman Wright authored "So You're Getting Married" in 1985.  I picked up my copy the other day as I was researching for this blog and other areas of ministry.  There, right in the first chapter, just as he begins writing Wright gives a great list that defines marriage and provides useful information to help us as … Continue reading Married? Plan to Be? Then Read This!

Keeping Your Marriage Together

January 10, 2013 / Scott McCown / 1 Comment

I keep reading about and hearing about marriages breaking up, and not just in Hollywood. All the talk about divorce and broken homes breaks my heart. I hurt for the children, I hurt for the husbands, I hurt for the wives, I hurt for the grandparents, I hurt! I wish everyone had a great relationship. … Continue reading Keeping Your Marriage Together

Marriage Monday: Romance Lives

October 29, 2012October 29, 2012 / Scott McCown / 5 Comments

Long term, happy marriages keep the romance alive. Others often say of these couples that they act like teenagers when they are together. You can see the love in their eyes. Before I list a few suggestions about keeping romance alive I ask you to think, to remember something about your own relationship. Do you … Continue reading Marriage Monday: Romance Lives

Solving Problems in Marriage

October 22, 2012 / Scott McCown / 1 Comment

Conflict.  Conflict is a part of marriage.  Conflict is natural and will happen.  Couples that think they will never argue are in for great disappointment. What is more important that whether we have conflict or not is how we resolve conflict when it arises.  Below are six (6) steps that help married couples move toward resolution: … Continue reading Solving Problems in Marriage

Dealing with Conflict

October 15, 2012 / Scott McCown / Leave a comment

Last week, we wrote about the inevitability of conflict in marriage.  If conflict is two objects or people trying to occupy the same space at the same time, then marriage is conflict. Since conflict is a part of our marriage relationship, how can we best handle conflict? Learn to Adapt.  To adapt is the ability to change your own behavior … Continue reading Dealing with Conflict

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