My dear friend Sabra places salve on the wounds of hurt and pain in marriage everyday. Her and her husband, David, are following the call of God on their life as they pour nourishment and encouragement into hearts that beat for each other in marriage. They remind us that we can have a loving, passionate marriage. Enjoy her words today…. It was all set to be a romantic evening at home with my sweetheart….
Are you ready to give up? It’s awkward and lonesome. Conversation is minimal and you wonder what in the world you used to spend hours discussing. Maybe the family’s bottom line is in the red because of your spending or he betrayed his marriage vows by being unfaithful. Possibly it wasn’t something nearly that definitive. Life happened and family drama happened and careers happened and… Harsh words were spoken. Promises were broken. Can I remind…
“Owe no one anything, except to love each other” Romans 13:8, ESV We live in a world where debt seems to be accepted as a necessary part of life. All too often financial obligations versus income is so out of balance our relationships suffer. When we work together as a couple to set healthy boundaries on our money, we no longer need to dread the mailman or fear the ring of our phones. New opportunities…
“Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends”. Proverbs 17:9 (ESV) Recounting the mess ups of those we love may make for entertaining conversation but that kind of story telling can erode trust and security in our marriages. When those mistakes have made us angry or hurt, the temptation is to vent. Most often, venting brings regret. When we share those feelings with God and limit what we…
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