These are not the foundational principles of marriage. These tips are one-sentence nuggets of practical advice. They are easy to understand, sometimes difficult to implement, but absolutely transformative. 1. No sarcasm. “Yeah, right!” No, really. Sarcasm is a nasty attitude dressed up in decent words. After we take the first step of sarcasm, it…
“I love and most importantly, respect my husband. Yes, there are small things that drive me mad, there always will be, and I’m sure the same could be said for him. But, and this is what some forget, they were part of the person you fell in love with and so part of the attraction. Comprises…
“Sorry, I don’t want any adventures, thank you. Not today.” If you’ve ever visited the Shire—whether in print or on the silver screen—you may recognize these as the words of one of its most famous residents, Bilbo Baggins. “We are plain quiet folk and have no use for adventures,” he informs Gandalf the Grey in…
John came into marriage counseling ready to bolt from his relationship with his wife because he claimed either she never seriously listened to him or she dismissed the importance of his feelings about almost everything. “What’s the point of being married, if two people are merely living one person’s life!”, he said. His wife cried…
For, as I have often told you before and now tell you again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. —Phil 3:18 Three little words. I looked this verse up with a commentary, and the commentator neglected to even mention them. Even with tears. Paul’s burden for those who do…
