Core Strengths for Marriage (Part Two)
Although every marriage is different, there are four concepts that add immense strength to any marriage: honor, attentiveness, commitment, and kindness.
Core Strengths for Marriage (Part One)
Developing these core strengths will make all the difference in your marriage: honor, attentiveness, commitment, and kindness.
Thank You
If you are working to honor your marriage, then please allow me to say this to you: Thank you! On behalf of the entire Body of Christ, I thank you. Your faithfulness in marriage is a gift of strength to all of us. If you are honoring your marriage—whether your Read more…
The Love Chapter (Adapted)
1 Corinthians 13* If I speak to my spouse using tactful “I feel” messages and skillful conflict-resolution strategies, but I do not love, I am like a clanging cymbal or a car alarm that won’t shut off. And even if I have an advanced degree in marriage counseling and understand Read more…
What is Your Marriage Legacy?
Forty-seven years of marriage can provide a wealth of knowledge and insight, especially when that marriage has been built on biblical principles. Drawing from that rich experience, Crawford and Karen Loritts have written a new book entitled, Your Marriage Today … And Tomorrow. The book emphasizes creating marriages that are Read more…
6 Reasons to Love Your Unrepentant Spouse
When an unfaithful spouse shows sincere repentance, the other spouse may decide to forgive and continue to love. But who would choose to love an unrepentant spouse? Kim Pullen made that choice. And she’s glad she did! I am pleased to introduce Kim Pullen to you today as a guest Read more…
Does Marriage Make You Happy or Holy?
You may have heard the question before: Did God design marriage to make us happy or to make us holy? My answer would be, “Yes, He did!” Let me explain. We tend to think of holiness as something that has to do with being good, staying in line, and doing Read more…
10 Daily Vows for Lifelong Marriages
Perhaps you wore a gorgeous gown or a dashing tux when you stood before God and spoke your vows. You chose someone—out of all the people on the face of the earth—to be “the one” for you. You made noble promises on a glorious day. And then you began the daily Read more…
Someone Should Say This to You
Are you honoring your marriage? If so, then please allow me to say something to you: … [Continue reading at www.startmarriageright.com.] Have a fantastic weekend celebrating our awesome God! Tami
Twelve Days of Christmas Blessing
You made your list. Now check it twice: have you included a gift for your marriage? I like the idea of celebrating the twelve days of Christmas with my true love. But have you priced a partridge in a pear tree lately? That unique-but-classic gift will cost over $200 this Read more…
She Had Every Reason to Leave
Vicki Rose had every earthly reason to leave her broken marriage. But she discovered that she had an even greater reason to stay. Vicki explains this in her new book, entitled, Every Reason to Leave: And Why We Chose to Stay Together, published by Moody. Vicki shares not only the Read more…
Marriage according to the Master
Looking for God’s direction concerning your marriage? Here is some clear instruction from 1 Corinthians 7—along with some encouragement and challenge, too: Marriage is not a place to “stand up for your rights.” Marriage is a decision to serve the other…. [I]f you are married, stay married. This is the Master’s command…. If Read more…
23 Online Resources for Conquering Addictions
Did you know that the use of pornography increases marital infidelity by 300%? Did you know that most divorces involve an addiction to pornography?* Did you know that God is able to break any addiction and to heal any marriage? Today I am sharing with you some online resources (with links attached) that are available for those struggling Read more…
Mighty Men in Marriage
Big boys are everywhere, but where are the men? Where are the men who stand taller than passivity? Where are the men who are mighty in marriage? There are such men. There are real men who have the strength to shoulder responsibility, the nobility to keep promises, and the character Read more…
