When you first got married, were there qualities about your husband you assumed or hoped would go away? What happened when they didn’t? If you are anything like many wives, you may have begun “nagging” him about the problem. Though we tend to call it “reminding” rather than nagging. Am I right? The dictionary defines [...]
Dec 6, 2011
Grace in Marriage
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Mail clutters my counters. There’s a laptop on the kitchen table where I need to set out dishes for dinner. Unfinished bottles of water remain where they were last used: the living room floor, the nightstand, kitchen counter and bathroom counter. These are just a few things that irritate me. Are there things your spouse [...]
Nov 1, 2011
The Best Marriage Advice I Ever Received
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Months before my wedding, I visited with longtime family friends of my husband to be. Just a shy, insecure college girl, I was quiet during most of our visit. Most couple’s preparing for marriage are given advice from well-meaning friends and family. That night, as I quietly engaged in conversation with the wife, I received [...]
Oct 4, 2011
Marriage In First Place
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When my oldest was about eight weeks old, a friend suggested my husband and I go out on a date and offered to babysit. I hadn’t left my son with anyone before so I was hesitant. What if he cried the whole time? What if he wouldn’t take a bottle? What if…? Both our friend [...]
Sep 20, 2011
Communication in Marriage
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Sometimes choosing not to respond is an act of grace. I had confronted him with an issue and he barely responded. I had thrown the accusing statement at him without any warning, tears streaming–the built up volcano’s lava of frustration and pain pouring forth. Giving me time to calm down, he returns later and with [...]
Sep 6, 2011
On Marriage and the Future Wedding Feast
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She was just a shy, young college girl trying to find her way in life. Far from home, she hoped the demons of her past had not followed her. Broken and unsure of herself, she was slowly learning and trying to heal. He came seemingly out of nowhere; unexpected. He knew she was the one, [...]
Aug 29, 2011
What’s the Best Thing You Can Do for Your Husband? Pray for Him!
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About two years ago I opened up a prayer book and began praying for my husband. That day I had already experienced God moving to answer that prayer. The answer didn’t happen over night, and I would say God is still moving to answer that prayer right now, however so much change has come from [...]
Nov 18, 2010
Gentlemen vs. Ladies
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Today I went to go pay my water bill and as I was walking in, there was another lady there paying her water bill, and she had three little kiddos that ranged in age from 3-5 years old. She had two boys and one little girl. As she was leaving she said “Gentlemen, who is [...]
Oct 22, 2010
Finding the SPARKLE again
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This is a guest post! Please scroll down to learn more about the author. After six years of marriage I finally got took my ring to the jewelers for a good cleaning, refinishing, and shine. Wow what a difference it made! It gradually got dirty so i didn’t notice how bad it got until I [...]
Aug 17, 2010
Christian Marriage: Pray Together
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Praying is important for any person, but it’s even more important for couples to pray together. Married couples find is useful to start their prayer at the beginning of the day. There are many ways to pray together. You will need to find a way that works for you together and follow that every day. [...]
Apr 6, 2010
How to Save a Christian Marriage
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Christian marriage is a commitment. It is a lifelong commitment to each other and to God. All too often a Christian marriage can hit a rough spot. Sometimes those rough spots are so intense and frustrating the couple may ask if their marriage is worth it and may even consider dissolving the union. However desperate [...]
Mar 30, 2010
Christian Marriage Counseling
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A Christian marriage is a wonderful and sacred union between a man and a woman. Both participants are confident that the Lord brought them together and their marriage will be long lasting and successful. Sometimes though, life gets in the way and they hit a period of rough times. Because of their true love and [...]
Mar 23, 2010
How to Have a Successful Christian Marriage
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A marriage that is based on Christian values has many elements that can help in dealing with some rough patches that all marriages experience along the way. By incorporating these values into the marriage, it can make a big difference in the success or failure of it. Many Christians know that without them they could [...]
Mar 16, 2010
What Makes a Christian Marriage Strong?
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When a Christian couple decides to take an important step into the sanctity of marriage they want their Christian Marriage to stay strong forever, but how does that actually happen? Anyone who is married knows that a good marriage takes work. There are many elements that can make your Christian Marriage continue to grow stronger [...]
May 29, 2009
Focus on Christian Marriage: Communication
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Communication is the foundation of every good relationship, especially marriage. Too many times we are raised in homes where good communication skills just weren’t made available, due to the fact that parents just didn’t know how to communicate appropriately themselves. I know for me personally communicating with my husband effectively has been a struggle. I [...]
Mar 10, 2009
Focus on Christian Marriage: Date Night
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I look forward to date night every week. It is one of the highlights of my week. Date night is the perfect time to bond with your husband on an emotional level, and forget about your daily tasks and other responsibilities. It is about developing a deeper relationship with your husband. It is important as [...]
Feb 24, 2009
Focus on Christian Marriage: Sex
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Sex is vitally important within a Christian marriage (or ANY marriage for that matter) because it helps the husband feel closer to his wife. Research has shown that oxytocin levels increase immediately after a man has sex with his wife. Oxytocin levels are actually higher in females and it is essential a hormone that promotes [...]
Jan 7, 2009
Making Marriage a Priority in 2009!
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Aside from our relationship with God, our marriage is the most important relationship we will ever have in our lifetime. God intended marriage to be so many things, but I think as moms we often forget that our marriage truly should come first. Having a strong marriage will not only benefit you and your husband, [...]
Dec 13, 2007
Encouraging Your Spouse
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by Dionna Sanchez Marriage relationships are fascinating to me. I love watching how couples treat one another and how they relate to each other. When I observe other people’s relationships, sometimes I learn a lot. I learn what attitudes I want to exhibit more of within my own marriage relationship and I also see harmful [...]
Dec 13, 2007
Do’s and Don’ts of Marriage
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by Dionna Sanchez It is very interesting how the lines of common sense seem to get blurred in marriage. Things we know in our head seem to get lost as we are propelled by emotions. There are some basic attributes that will help strengthen or tear down your marriage. As simple as they are, they [...]
Dec 13, 2007
Critism in the Marriage
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by Dionna Sanchez It’s a critical world we live in. And that criticism can slide into our homes so easily. Marriage is meant to be teamwork. Sometimes one part of that team is weaker than the other side. We all do more than our fair share to contribute at times. But when we start to [...]
Dec 5, 2007
Become a Better Wife – 30 Day Challenge!
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Marriage isn’t easy but hopefully these articles will encourage you to pursue excellence within your Christian marriage! Day 1: Focus on Christian Marriage – Sex Day 2: Focus on Christian Marriage – Date Night Day 3: Focus on Christian Marriage – Communication Day 4: What Makes a Christian Marriage Strong? Day 5: How to Have [...]
