What do you think about when you hear the word “intimacy?” I know that is a dangerous question to ask. Most men are going to answer with a simple word: “sex.” Women think differently mostly, but they too will answer with “sex” pretty quickly. dictionary.com uses several definitions, but the one that I liked the most is: a close association with or detailed knowledge or … [Read more...] about Marital Intimacy…It’s Not Just About Sex
Marriage
The Benefits of Cooking Together
Over the past several months my wife and I have been cooking almost every meal at home. Some nights when I am home, I help her do the cooking. I call her the Queen of the Kitchen and I am her serf. I usually follow her instructions to make sure the cooking is done properly. I have learned how to cook some things, but mostly I just help. On some nights, I do the majority of … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Cooking Together
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
7 Steps to Move Your Marriage Expectations to Reality
“Marriage is just not what I expected!” “I thought our marriage would be so much different than what it is.” “My husband is nothing like what I expected him to be.” “I expected our marriage to be full of love, fun, and romance, but it’s not at all.” During the many marriage counseling sessions that I have conducted over the years, I have heard these complains along with … [Read more...] about 7 Steps to Move Your Marriage Expectations to Reality
Date Night
Let’s go on a trip down memory lane to before you got married. Maybe you were in college like me and my wife. Maybe you met while in high school or even before that like some couples I know. Think about that first time you saw your future mate. How did you act? Where you all suave and debonair? Maybe you were shy and coy. Think about those days. Think about the fun that … [Read more...] about Date Night