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 …
A simple bar of soap: 3 ways to serve your spouse
I stepped into the shower the other morning to find a brand new bar of my soap. Before you jump to those clever and sarcastic replies as to why I was presented a new bar of soap, it had more to do with the wonderful display of love by Kerry than the possibility of fear …
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Stay True Advice…Baylee’s list of roughly 55 things all teenagers need to know
We shared this 2 years ago when our youngest daughter graduated from high school. Since it's that time of the year again, it seemed appropriate to share again. Baylee, as well as the other graduating Seniors from our Youth Group, were asked by our Youth Pastor to share some wisdom and advice to those still …
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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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Ladies, Are You Initiating It???
Shulamite: “I am the rose of Sharon, the lily of the valley.” Solomon: “Yes, compared to other women, my beloved is like a lily among thorns.” Song of Songs 2:1,2 Ok Ladies, I …
DATE NIGHT!!
Here we are again...It's Wednesday and maybe now is the time to be making plans for the weekend. So here are 6 fun and inexpensive ideas for the weekend... Photobomb another couple's date together. Have a picnic someplace random, like the roof of your house, during a car wash, the front yard of a home …
Where Are You Centered? God or Spouse?
Wanted to share with a devotion by Gary Thomas, author of Sacred Marriage. This is a foundation that Kerry and I use in our Marriage/Family Counseling…Be God Centered. Take time to read his devotion and see how the Holy Spirit speaks to you: as a spouse, an employee, a student, a parent. …
DATE NIGHT!!!
Yes, it's only Wednesday; however, start planning now for your date night with your spouse this weekend... Like we told ya, we would share a list of 6 inexpensive, yet very memorable ideas you two can do this weekend on your date night. Curl up in bed together and watch a romantic comedy. Turn on …
Practice Biblical Conflict
Last year I was blessed and honored to have officiated 6 weddings. Kerry and I spent time with each of those couples as their Pre-Marriage Counselors. We were privileged to spend time with them and journey with them as they prepared for their marriage and life together as husband and wife. To be able to do …
Invest In Your Marriage
This week Kerry and I are in Ruidoso, NM. We rented a cabin for a few days during Kerry's Spring Break. It's a romantic cabin in the woods, fully equipped with a private deck, a fireplace, a kitchen and a king sized bed. Yup, it's just the two of us for the week. Time for …
PURSUIT OF MARRIAGE 