“Man is not an island.” This quotation is actually from John Donne in 1624. It is a part of Meditation XVII which also says “…for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.” The meaning of the quote “Man is not an island” is that man does not thrive on his own; he needs relationships and community in order to reach his total potential. Donne was a Christian author even though … [Read more...] about 3 Keys to Spiritual Intimacy
Marriage Enrichment
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
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