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
Marriage
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
What is Traditional Marriage?
Yesterday a Birmingham TV station ran the following story and posted it as discussion on Facebook: Same-sex Couples could be forced to file additional tax returns. The discussion on Facebook became divided over the issue not of taxes but about marriage. After reading the article I became disillusioned with society as a whole and with … Continue reading What is Traditional Marriage?
My DOMA Reaction
This is a re-working of a post from May 2012. With today's Supreme Court ruling that apparently refuses to rule on Proposition 8 and strikes down sections of DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act), I thought about this post. I stated the following on Facebook this morning: "As we reflect on the state of marriage and … Continue reading My DOMA Reaction
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
Unrealistic Expectations in Marriage
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
On the Radio
This week a radio station in our area played a call from listener. This female listener was complaining about her parents. Here is a transcript of the complaint: "I'm 30, and I'm bringing my boyfriend home to meet my parents for the first time in a few weeks. My parents are weird about stuff like … Continue reading On the Radio
Stages of Marriage
Marriage - "It's a living thing!" Marriage goes through changes as your relationship with your spouse grows. Some of these changes come naturally as you mature and as you go through the developmental process of living. Couples who are entering marriage and married couples should realize there will be changes and that these changes will … Continue reading Stages of Marriage
Driving Thought 