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 …

Prayer Stones: How Do You Pray For Your Spouse?

  If you are ever in my office you will find a small clear container holding polished, iridescent, glass stones. My wife, Kerry, began leaving me these small stones daily, in different locations. They were to be a simple way to tell me that she was praying for me and loving on me. I in …

Top 10 Items for Your Bedroom

We received some very interesting comments from last Monday’s blog post-Sleep Naked with Your Spouse.  As an overall response, most felt that sleeping naked was too awkward and uncomfortable. O.K, Kerry and I agree that initially it can be uncomfortable and maybe, even make matters worse in your marriage. So, instead, we decided to invest …

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 …

3 Things God Will Not Do in Your Marriage…

Kerry and I truly believe that most people who live on this earth as Christians/Followers of Christ desire to conduct their marriages per the principles set forth by God, and we appreciate that. The Bible is full of instructions and guidelines to help point you in the right direction for a joyful, Holy union. The …

Content or Discontent…Where Do You Stand

  Content-Be Quiet, not disturbed. Having a mind at peace with God’s unfolding plan. Easy and satisfied so as not to object or oppose His will.  1828 Webster’s Last week in our Monday evening small group we were discussing the sins we purposely feed to fill the insatiable lusts of the flesh.  We began to …

10 Simple Ways to Love On Your Wife

Husbands, please listen carefully... I want to share with each of you what basic, simple actions you can do to show love to your wife every day. Love doesn't mean five-star restaurants or tropical island getaways. It's the simple things that matter most. While dream vacations and life milestones are important, it’s the simple things …

5 Things Happily Married Couples Do Not Do…

You know who these couples are. You see them out to lunch, laughing and comfortable in each other’s presence, giving each other their full attention. They are affectionate, even after years of togetherness. And they genuinely like each other; it’s as plain as the nose on your face. You can’t imagine them not being able …

3 Simple Ways to Prioritize Sex in Your Marriage

Joe and I will tell you with much certainty that sex is a special and intimate time for a married couple. It’s a bonding time where the two of you can steal away and experience a connection that is unlike any other. There is an intimacy like no other. Unfortunately, there are many distractions such …