Here is our second in the series, "3 Facets of Intimacy in Marriage." “Intimacy in Marriage” Podcast #003 We take time in this episode to define what "Intimacy" really looks like in a Biblical Marriage. We define what we see as the 3 Legs/Facets necessary to not only identify but to also address which leg(s)/facet(s) …
“What is a Pursuit of Marriage?” Podcast #002
Kerry and I are excited to invite you to listen to our first "official" podcast for Pursuit of Marriage. “What is a Pursuit of Marriage” Podcast We are making a commitment to produce at least one podcast per week. To begin, we are going to share with you the "3 Facets of Intimacy in a …
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21 Ways To Show Love
“You are all together beautiful, my darling, and there is no blemish in you.” Song of Songs 4:7 Kerry and I just would like to propose a fun start to the Spring of 2019 to strengthen your marriages. If you are reading this and feel that your marriage is already strong and these suggestions are …
12 Stones
“In the future, when your children ask you, ‘What do these stones mean to you?’ you should tell them…” Joshua 6b-7a On Thursday, March 21, Kerry and I will share our 29 year marriage journey at a new once-a-month conference held on select Thursdays throughout the year. This monthly conference is called “Hot Topic.” There …
Who Are You “Reflecting”?
Kerry and I love to “People Watch.” Don’t judge…I think deep down majority of each of us enjoy it too. Our favorite place to “people watch” is the airport. So many personalities, so many individuals, so many souls. As you sit and watch, you can make a guess as to their destination, their plans, and …
POM Marriage Retreat Sale!!
New Year’s Sale!! Pursuit of Marriage Retreat Sale…now thru January 19th For the Upcoming Retreats: “Foundations in Marriage” February 16-18 in Sacramento, New Mexico Registration Link for "Foundations in Marriage" “3 Facets of Intimacy in Marriage” March 15-17 in Athens, Texas Registration Link for "3 Facets of Intimacy" When you and another couple register online, …
Pursuit of Marriage 3 Day Retreats are Texas Bound!! Join us in March 2019
You asked, we responded. Texas...Here we come!! Yes, we are taking our Marriage Retreat to Athens, Texas: Caplin Ranch This is a Three-Day Marriage Retreat facilitated by Joe and Kerry Vivian. Come and spend the weekend at Caplin Ranch in Athens, Texas for our " 3 Facets of Intimacy in Marriage" retreat. During that weekend …
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Parenting by Scratch
“Parenting takes no work.” -No One It may just be me, but I’m witnessing more parents who are beginning to outsource their responsibilities as parents. The definition of outsourcing, according to a business model is this, a situation in which a company employs another organization to do some of its work, rather than using its …
Adulterous Affairs Don’t Begin with Sex; They Begin with Inappropriate Friendships
“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2 It seems …
Forgiveness…4 Principles to Apply to Your Life
“Holding a grudge is like drinking poison and then hoping the other person dies.” –Saint Augustine Forgiveness is one of the most difficult and most misunderstood concepts in all of life. Refusal to do it can create a toxic root of bitterness in our hearts. A lack of …
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