Counselors, bloggers, and marriage educators have been talking about dating for married couples for the past several years. I remember hearing about dating as a married couple in the 1980’s really for the first time. My parents would go to functions and get us a baby sitter but I guess that I never considered them going on dates. What I do remember was that they would go to … [Read more...] about 4 Keys for a Successful Dating Relationship in Marriage
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Relieving Holiday Stress
Originally posted Nov. 15, 2102. Good reminders for the upcoming holiday season. The holiday season is upon us. With it comes parties and gatherings along with travel and gift giving. Wow! So much to think about and so much to do. How do we handle the stress of the holidays? How do we manage to juggle the different needs and desires that come along with what is supposed to be … [Read more...] about Relieving Holiday Stress
A Woman’s Greatest Need in Marriage
#FlashbackFriday Originally posted October 9, 2012. Men, have you ever thought about what you wife’s greatest need is in a relationship with you? I would like to know how she would answer you. I wonder if she would mention that she needs to be listened to more and understood better. Maybe she would point out that she desires more attention to what she is doing that cannot be … [Read more...] about A Woman’s Greatest Need in Marriage
Getting Off the Merry-Go-Round
In the spirit of Throw-Back-Thursday, I thought I would repost my most viewed blog. Originally posted Aug. 20, 2012 Ephesians 5:31-33 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 31 For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and shall be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh. 32 This mystery is great; but I am speaking with reference to Christ … [Read more...] about Getting Off the Merry-Go-Round
I’m De HEAD!!
I’m De’ Head!! I’ve heard men actually say that in counseling sessions. I’ve had to laugh when someone has said that. I thought for a minute that they would start beating their chest to prove their dominance. I remember reading in a book that if you had to announce your headship, you weren’t the head. 1 Corinthians 11:3 (NASB95) 3 But I want you … [Read more...] about I’m De HEAD!!