Over the past few years, I have had the privilege of performing several wedding ceremonies. Some of the couples, I have known while most of them I have not known. Each one has been special in some way or another. Primarily I have been a part of weddings at Garrison Gardens, which is owned by my good friends, Chuck & Karen Guilbert. I really appreciate them allowing me … [Read more...] about The 4 Beings that Turn a Wedding into a Marriage
Marriage
Marital Intimacy…It’s Not Just About Sex
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
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
Can I Ever Understand My Wife?
This quote is a typical man's thought, but I think differently. A man came into my office one day truly upset about the way his marriage was going. He sat down and began to relate to me the difficulty he was having even carrying on a conversation with his wife. After a few minutes of sharing his frustrations, he blurted out “I just don’t understand her!!” “She is different … [Read more...] about Can I Ever Understand My Wife?
Empathy…Can I Learn It?
“I just don’t understand you at all. You are controlled by your emotions and I think that’s crazy!” “You are as emotional as a stump!” “You never care about what I care about. You are just selfish and only care about yourself.” Have you ever heard statements like these? Or have you ever said anything like these? Too many times in my practice I have heard these … [Read more...] about Empathy…Can I Learn It?