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 …
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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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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Communication Conference-POM
Effective communication in your marriage is not just about saying and hearing words—it’s all about relaying ideas accurately with the intent of building a mutual understanding. When a husband and wife practice healthy habits for talking, listening, and processing together, it’s not only good for their marriage, but ultimately for the glory of God. …
Victim or Survivor?
Victim: Something destroyed; something completely sacrificed in the pursuit of an object or situation. Survivor: One who outlives another or a situation of conflict. In this world, it seems that we begin to classify ourselves as either a “Victim” or a “Survivor” of our past or current circumstances. It’s become easy to play the victim …
5 Questions That Should Be Asked….
Kerry and I spent this past Saturday on a date night. Anyone that knows us well knows how much we advocate "Date Nights" for husbands and wives. This is a time to focus on one another and continue the pursuit of both romance and well as intimacy in your growing marriage. Yet, last week I …
What Makes an Orgasm So…
I’ve had some pretty amazing orgasms with my husband, and each time I am in awe of God. In awe that of all the ways He could show off His creativity, He would choose this. Oh my, what intense, profound, and whimsical depth of pleasure an orgasm is. Only you, God. Only you could come up with …
As A Woman Thinks…So She Will Be
Wives, may I share a secret with you…a lot of who we are sexually is what we tell ourselves. We all have baggage from our lives. It’s very possible that your bags contain regret from premarital sex. Maybe they contain shame and guilt poured onto you from a parent. There could be heavy bags from sexual …
Guest Post: “Two Hours a Week to Affair Proof Your Marriage” by Gary Thomas
Today's guest author is Gary Thomas. He is a bestselling author and international speaker whose ministry brings people closer to Christ and closer to others. He unites the study of Scripture, church history, and the Christian classics to foster spiritual growth and deeper relationships within the Christian community. Check out his Blog here. Just two hours a …
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PURSUIT OF MARRIAGE 