Category Archives: Marriage

Toddlers in the Master Bedroom, Q&A

Posted on April 17, 2007 by Mary

In response to a letter from a friend questioning my comment here once that we still shared our room with our toddler: Do they ever sleep with you? We’ve never let our babies/toddlers sleep with us in our bed, only … Continue reading →

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How Do You Show Love?

Posted on February 9, 2007 by Mary

I hope I haven’t exhausted this topic! Here are two places I’d like to recommend to couples wanting ideas on how to daily be a blessing to their spouse. For men, go to The Generous Husband. Women, go check out … Continue reading →

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Marriage Polars

Posted on February 7, 2007 by Mary

Me and Her She is compulsive. I am impulsive. She likes it hot. I like it cold. She is neat. I’m a slob. Andy Rooney says, “A’s marry Z’s” But we are in different alphabets. I push. She pulls. She … Continue reading →

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Sometimes it’s the Little Things

Posted on February 5, 2007 by Mary

Valentines Day is next week! So let’s talk about love and marriage…specifically, how do you show your spouse you love him or her? What are some of the ways he/she makes you feel loved? For me, it’s the little things. … Continue reading →

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Faithfulness

Posted on February 2, 2007 by Mary

I wanted to share an excerpt from a book I truly enjoyed, Bring Back the Joy by Sheila Walsh. In chapter 5, talking about God’s faithfulness she tells the reader to imagine that the following is a conversation between a … Continue reading →

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Contentment

Posted on January 6, 2007 by Mary

Don’t be cheated like Eve by believing the lie that life can get better…if only… if only we didn’t have so much debt if only my husband did more to help out if only my wife respected my decisions if only … Continue reading →

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Weekend Kindness: Love List to Hubby

Posted on November 20, 2006 by Mary

This past weekend’s mission was: Send a love letter listing the reasons “Why I love you so much.” So I wrote a love letter to my husband…he’s the best, and I’m so glad God put us together! In deference to … Continue reading →

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Commitment

Posted on November 6, 2006 by Mary

A good friend from my grade school days has been going through some marriage trauma. She recently gave birth and her dh of less than two years is filing for divorce. Long story. Aren’t they all? Sigh. She called me … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Family Ties and Marriage | 9 Comments

Grace in Marriage

Posted on October 13, 2006 by Mary

What’s the best gift you can give your spouse? Forgiveness. Grace. I say this, because if we truly love our mates, then forgiveness and grace will follow. Not easily, but we’re required by God to give it our best. (not … Continue reading →

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The Sting of Dying to Self

Posted on September 11, 2006 by Mary

In 1 Corinthians 15:56-57 we see an awesome truth! I know it’s brought hope to my heart, “The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law, but thanks be to God, who gives us the … Continue reading →

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