5 Things to Do to Build Trust in Your Marriage Trust is the foundation for any relationship, regardless of the individual dynamics. Perhaps you have a friend you have known since childhood and your experiences together have forged a strong trust relationship. Or maybe you entered into a work contract and, although the company is new to you, you trust their reputation to fulfill their side of the contract. A cornerstone of trust can begin Continue Reading
How to Stay Married: 10 Secrets to a Lifelong, Successful Marriage
With divorce a common tendency in our society today, a lifelong and successful marriage is looked upon as impossible. Truly, I believe it is a rarity. However, it is not impossible to achieve. Staying married "until death do us part" and making it successful is definitely doable even in our day and time. Let's look at 10 secrets to encourage this mission. 1. Do things together. Make the time to be together, to do things together. Whether it's Continue Reading
Fighting for Your Marriage When It's Over
When my marriage first went on the rocks, several people in my life encouraged me to fight. They prayed with me, for me, and over my relationship. I was given meals, Scriptures, and books to help as I walked through that hard season of life. So I fought. I read the books, I prayed, I fasted, and I went to counseling. Nothing changed. I prayed some more, sought wise counsel, and tried to do all the things that I thought a good wife was supposed Continue Reading
Making the Hard Choice to Protect My Marriage
One question we are often asked is: How do I protect my marriage? While the answer isn't always the same, we've found that it starts simply when you make the choice Making the Hard Choice to Protect My Marriage “Sweetheart?” “Yes?” I don't really have to tell him about this. (Or do I?) This really isn't a problem. (Or is it?) What if he won't let me take this class? I really want to take this class! The August sun briefly blinded me as Continue Reading
Surrendering Your Dreams So You Can Embrace His
I’ve always wondered why the seventh inning in baseball was designated as the time most fitting for a stretch, because I confess I’m usually ready by the third! I’ve also wondered how this need for a “stretch” plays out in marriage, finding it quite ironic that by year seven I was itching for more than a stretch. Although I vowed I would not repeat the cycle of divorce and was determined for my marriage covenant to last until death do us part, I Continue Reading