I never really gave much thought to the marriage of my own pastor, at least not until I was married to one. My husband and I have been married 12 years, but only in the past two years did we begin full-time ministry work. And I was surprised at the toll it took on our marriage. I mean, we have been through several job losses, baby losses, and money struggles that no young married couple should face. So why was this so hard? 11 Ways You Can Save Continue Reading

Let’s face it, every couple is going to face hard times in their life together. How we choose to cope through those hard times will greatly impact the strength of our marriage and the bond we have with our spouse. My husband and I have endured many seasons of hardship throughout our 16 years together -- long term unemployment, chronic illness, and a legal scare that shook us to the core, just to name a few. Occasionally, we’ll reflect back upon Continue Reading

No couple is as happy as a bride and groom on their wedding day. True or false? On our wedding day, Rick and I thought we were the ideal couple: close, crazy (about each other), and connected. However, at year 35 of our own marriage, we made a huge stride toward even deeper connection. The result? Our marriage is now better than it has ever been. Ever. Don’t misunderstand me; we had a good marriage in the first 35 years. My husband was a Continue Reading

I'll be completely honest...you don't have the best marriage you could have, if you are not actively serving your husband. I know that goes against the culture, our friends, and even our own flesh, but it is absolutely true. Many people get married and they think about all the ways that marriage and a new husband can benefit them. Am I right? We think: I won't have to be alone. I'll have someone there to fill my needs. Someone to hold me when Continue Reading