"The Act of Following with a View to Reach, Accomplish or Obtain"
I am so dependent on my calendar. Not only do I place the times and dates of my appointments in it, I also color code those appointments, so at a glance I can tell whether it is a ministry, a family, or a counseling appointment. What I sometimes neglect to remember is that the calendar …
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Today we have guest author, Gary Thomas. He is a well-known Christian author on marriages, parenting, and relationships. His books are a must read for both Kerry and myself. Why do couples who are convinced they have found “the one” end up divorcing each other just a few years (or sometimes a couple decades) into …
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This week's guest post is from Dave Willis. Take time to not only read his post...own it! As I’ve interacted with couples from all over the world, I’ve found that many of the issues that ultimately lead to infidelity and divorce happen by accident. People don’t usually set out to sabotage their marriage and wind up …
We have been sharing some date night ideas these past Wednesdays for couples to try and hopefully spur on more moments of communication and intimacy between a husband and wife. Just this past week I was asked if there were any reminders that we could share about "Date Nights" or even possibly guidelines to remember. That was …
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This was an article that we posted back a few years ago that was well received. Definitely felt it could be shared again.
In the summer of 1985, an engineer named Roger Boisjoly noticed a flaw in the solid rocket booster that helps launch the space shuttle. The rubber O-rings that seal the joints were experiencing erosion particularly in cold weather. When the joints wear away, the booster leaks exhaust gas causing a dangerous mixture with the liquid …
Today, welcome Kyle Gabhart, author of The Phoenix Marriage, who wanted to share how to revolutionize your marriage. His experiential story will change how you see your spouse! One weekend in February of 2013, my wife and I attended a weekend marriage conference that rocked our world. The workshop was presented by Dr. David and …
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This could be alot of fun but requires some pre-planning on one spouses part. Here's what you need to do: First, come up with an afternoon or evening that you can devote at least 2-4 hours together. Next, come up with at least 10-20 "items" that your spouse will have to find, with you of …
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In our Bible Study class this past Sunday, these "Rules" were shared. Kerry and I thought these were great and wished we had them from the start. Because of that, we would love to share them with all of you. The author is Gregg Harris and his message is spot on! 21 Rules of This House …
Put a die on their night table along with a card saying something like the following: Roll the die for a massage 1=Feet 2=Legs 3=Butt 4=Back 5=Shoulders 6=Your choice Modify as best for the two of you. Tell them that when they roll, you will massage. Have a great weekend!
PURSUIT OF MARRIAGE 