When the article came out that Vice-President Pence would only eat meals alone with his wife, there has been a firestorm of responses to how unrealistic and even archaic this practice is (Billy Graham had even more strict safeguards in place). Some people have expressed that because of their jobs it was impossible to get away from being alone with someone of the opposite sex … [Read more...] about 4 Questions to Develop Safeguards for Your Marriage
Marriage
FPU: A Solution to Your Financial Struggles
Do you have financial struggles in your marriage? Do you and your spouse fight over the money and how it is spent? I know that Lisa and I have had some difficulties in our marriage concerning money. We really did not have a clear direction in our financial lives until recently. My wife and I had the opportunity to participate in Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University at our … [Read more...] about FPU: A Solution to Your Financial Struggles
How To Effectively Redirect Your Troubled Marriage
“Bro. Brad,” the female client started. “I am so tired of fighting in my marriage. It seems that we fight about everything, from what we are going to eat for supper to what we watch on TV and everything else. It all started a few months ago when my husband decided he just didn’t want to be married to me any more. He told me that the spark was gone and I freaked out!” At … [Read more...] about How To Effectively Redirect Your Troubled Marriage
Applying The Five Dysfunctions of a Team to Your Marriage
One aspect of marriage that seems to get overlooked so many times is Teamwork. The Bible says that “two become one” yet much of the time we function solo. We act based on our own feelings and desires without regard to our spouse’s feelings and desires. At this moment we are not being “one” but rather two separate individuals. The goal of marriage is for the two people to … [Read more...] about Applying The Five Dysfunctions of a Team to Your Marriage
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