Have you ever thought about casting a godly vision for your marriage? Perhaps you’ve never even heard of the term before, and in that case – don’t worry! This post will explain what it means to cast a Godly vision for your marriage and how to do it! Where does the principle of vision castingContinue Reading
The Art of Forgiving Your Spouse [Fast, Frequently, and Forever]
The Art of Forgiving Your Spouse [Fast, Frequently, and Forever] Our first year of marriage was not blissful or beautiful, sweet or serene. One could describe it as passionate, I guess… because we were passionately aggravated with one another a good deal of the time. You see, we were both pretty stubborn people: me, in a passive-aggressive kind of way; him, in an annoyingly assertive manner. Complicating matters was his introverted tendency to Continue Reading
5 Prayers & Bible Verses for Newlyweds
Marriage can start like a fairy tale, with romantic beginnings and beautiful vows of forever. Often the bliss of the wedding and honeymoon eclipse reality as the newlyweds linger in a haze of passion. However, many couples fail to think past those precious events, and when hit with reality, they wonder what's next. If not careful, a couple can be blindsided by the realities of life and newlywed marriage. Yet newlyweds can stay grounded as a Continue Reading
3 Meaningful Ways to Share Your Needs with Your Husband
When we first got married, conversation came easily. It seemed that my husband understood what my needs were. Of course, we spent a lot of time together, and that made it easy for him to see, know, and understand those needs. As we settled into our home and started to manage life as a married couple, I began to feel that he didn't understand my needs as well. We had bills to pay and a house to keep. We participated in church activities, and Continue Reading
How to Plan a Weekly Date Night {at home}
It's the end of a long week (or perhaps the beginning of an even longer week ahead), the to-do lists are long, exhaustion is creeping in, and you can't remember the last time you and your spouse went out on a date. It weighs heavy on your heart and mind. There's a long list of reasons why dating your spouse feels so out of reach, but still...you allow yourself to daydream a bit of what it might be like to enjoy some one-on-one time with the one Continue Reading
3 Healthy Ways to Grow in Marriage in the Early Years
I was not prepared for all that changed when we got married. Dating had come easily, conversations flowed freely. Perhaps it was the stress of married life, or maybe the early pregnancy in our marriage. Whatever it was, marriage was sort of a wake-up call that things were not going to be smooth sailing. While I was in the marriage for the long haul, I learned a few things in those early years that helped me stay focused on growing in my Continue Reading