I had developed a strategy, a near perfect strategy. It worked like a charm. I had noticed over the years that I was more likely to get my way if I played the submission card up front rather than fight it out. If my husband and I were trying to come to agreement about something,…
I was 23 years old, married for a year, and just received an offer to coach high school basketball. I was already attending seminary part-time and had started a career as a pastor. My wife, Tara, was scheduled to start traveling for medical internships within the month. Over the next four months, she would be…
Have you ever brought an angry exchange to a sudden halt because of the presence of another person? A friend or even a stranger walks into the room and suddenly it’s all smiles and ‘how are you’s?’ Our natural concern for what other people think about us acts as a powerful deterrent for sinful behavior….
In a few months we will have made it to our 13th anniversary. What a ride! Thinking back over the years, we both would agree that there are a couple things we’ve learned that are a must in our marriage. One of those things is prayer. Prayer has become a natural part of both of…
What are two of the best things you can do for your marriage? 1) Know your spouse’s personality. My husband and I recently took an online personality test* and it was an eye-opening experience. This is not to say that I wasn’t aware of our personalities before, but to read about ourselves in print confirmed a…
