In August of 1989 I was looking forward to August 12. That Saturday I would marry my best friend. (We are still married and still best friends.) As the day neared my father offered me some advice, advice that I share with young couples who are planning to marry. Advice I gladly share with you. … Continue reading Marriage Monday – A Short Post
marriage matters
Books on Marriage
When asked to perform a wedding ceremony, I first meet with the couple for an hour or so one day a week for about a month. During that time we talk about their upcoming wedding and more importantly their marriage. My goal is to give them the tools they need to have a successful marriage. … Continue reading Books on Marriage
More on Marriage
Is there a secret to a long marriage? Is there one thing that is most important? The short answer is "No." However, there are a few things that every marriage needs to work out. One that is a priority is communication. Most of us know how to talk. Most of us can hear. The exception … Continue reading More on Marriage
Choosing a Spouse
A couple of weeks ago, someone commented that they would like to see a post about choosing a spouse. I'll take the bait and see what happens. I should start by saying I did not have a lot of "girlfriends," that is to say, there were not a lot that I dated more than one … Continue reading Choosing a Spouse
Marriage Monday – Giving a Blessing
Numbers 6:24 - 26 contains "The Priestly Blessing" that Aaron and his sons and all the priests that followed were to bestow on the people. Many wedding ceremonies contain this blessing for the couple, "The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; … Continue reading Marriage Monday – Giving a Blessing
Marriage Matters Monday: Common Conflict
I missed everyone last week. We were out of town early in the week for the funeral of a friend and later in the week to celebrate our 23 wedding anniversary. But I am back, refreshed, and ready to post again this week. Paul writes about temptation: "No temptation has overtaken you that is not … Continue reading Marriage Matters Monday: Common Conflict
Marriage and Communication
Time for Marriage Monday and another post about Making Marriage Work. Last time we looked at celebrating the differences that we have with our spouses. That was good advice (if I do say so myself) but you cannot adjust to differences if you do not communicate them. I am certain that what I share today … Continue reading Marriage and Communication
Marriage Monday – Marriageability Traits
I hear many young people talking about eventual marriage and mention that they are waiting for the right person. I watch TV shows and movies in which the main character is searching for the right person. I listen to married individuals in struggling relationships saying in so many words, that they think they married the … Continue reading Marriage Monday – Marriageability Traits
Marriage Matters Monday
Good Monday! It is time we begin our work week and time to reflect on our marriages. I know, you know (or you need to know) that Marriage Matters. Today is a simple list of five things that you can do today that are mostly free (one of them may cost $1.00 or so) to … Continue reading Marriage Matters Monday
Driving Thought 