I have heard that a woman’s sensuality is like a flower, to be coaxed open gently and with tenderness. I have always longed to be this woman, as the very essence of that metaphor suggests she can be coaxed open. Gently but assuredly, she will respond to her husband who loves her. I imagine her…
Christi and I maintain a date night once a week. With little kids, it’s necessary for us to stay connected with one another beyond “business talk” or “kid talk.” However, like most couples, spending money on a babysitter and the date itself can get pretty expensive over time. That’s why we’re creative in what our…
We’re often warned about the detrimental effects divorce can have on children: It can make them insecure, worried, or harm their ability to have a successful marriage later on in life. If you find yourself in an unhappy marriage and have decided to stay for the sake of the children, it is vital to realize…
“A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers.” –Ruth Graham Bell Most of us would agree that forgiveness is important in marriage. We would also agree that forgiving can be tough to do. Even when we want to forgive, it can be a fierce struggle. In my own wrestlings to forgive, I have learned…
A couple in our church recently got engaged. Knowing that my husband and I have experience doing pre-marital counseling with soon-to-be married couples, they approached us to ask if we would meet with them. Before we could even schedule a time, the bride-to-be spoke up: “I have a question. Why do we only do this…
