Marriage

Because Drawing Lines in Chalk Seems Easier

  “A person without self-control is like a house with its doors and windows knocked out.” Proverbs 25:28, MSG I can be over sensitive to Lary’s emotions. I read his body language like I am studying for a final. He told me once to stop reading something into every facial expression. I told him if he didn’t like me reading his body language then stop talking so loud. Now reading them might not be so unhealthy…

When Loving Gazes Become the Stink Eye

When Loving Gazes Become the Stink Eye

“So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.” Galatians 6:9 NLT Sometimes being married makes me weary. I have to remind myself why staying married is a good idea. Have you ever felt this way? Relationships can be hard. Marriage brings two very different people together. Family dynamics, personalities, brokenness and baggage all bundle beautifully together…

3 Attitudes Worth Remembering in Marriage

3 Attitudes Worth Remembering in Marriage

“Where do you think all these appalling wars and quarrels come from? Do you think they just happen? Think again. They come about because you want your own way, and fight for it deep inside yourselves.” James 4:1 MSG Our girlfriend Eve started this whole thing with “us” and “them”. Her life was perfect. Yet deep inside herself, she wanted her own way. James tells us that most of the fights we have with each other…

How to Recognize a Pot Stirrer in Your Marriage…

How to Recognize a Pot Stirrer in Your Marriage…

“watch out for those who cause division and create obstacles…avoid them.” Romans 16:17ESV We often think our choice of friends is not as important when we become adults. I have found the opposite to be true. Good, level headed friends are a must whatever stage of life we are in. There will be times in marriage when our friends can either speak calm or turmoil over a situation. When angry, we think we want the kind…