“Tetelestai.“ The last word that Jesus spoke before dying on the cross means, “It is finished.” The atoning work of Christ is complete. Our immense debt to God is paid in full. In Jerusalem While Jesus was hanging on a cross outside Jerusalem, a thick curtain was hanging inside the Read more…
It was a pleasure for me to interview Ron and Jody Zappia today as they explained “the seven choices that keep couples together.” As you watch this video, you will hear what those marriage-changing choices are, and you will also learn more about the Zappias’ own personal story of a Read more…
Ron and Jody Zappia were still newlyweds when their marriage began to unravel. Stunned by the crisis, they committed themselves to learning how to tie the knot of marriage so that it would hold them together for a lifetime. Almost thirty years of marriage later, Ron and Jody are sharing Read more…
Whether you are single or married, there are six important things to know about marriage. We looked at the first three things last week, and today we will look at the remaining three: #4. Marriage will not complete you. Single people are not “halves” waiting for their other “halves” to Read more…
God Specializes in Restoration Mark and Jill had been married for 25 years and had five children. He was a pastor, and she led a well-known women’s ministry. Together, they spoke on marriage and parenting. But then he had an affair, left the home, and asked for a divorce. However, God Read more…
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…
I really didn’t expect this. I recently read an advance copy of 21 Myths (Even Good) Girls Believe about Sex: Pursuing Love with Passion and Truth. I thought I might find some good nuggets of truth to share. I expected to find things that were helpful, factual, Biblical, and much-needed. Read more…
On her excellent website ThinkTrueThoughts, Kristen Hogrefe encourages her readers to do just that! Is there anything more important than thinking true thoughts? Believing truth is what brings joy, inner health, and successful living. This week and next, I am honored to be a guest blogger on Kristen’s site Read more…
The Seven Rings of Marriage is a new book by a new author. Jackie Bledsoe has a sincere passion to share what he’s learning in his marriage to encourage others in their marriages. His fervency is the strength of this book. The High Value of Marriage I greatly appreciate the high value that Jackie puts on marriage. Read more…
What is true femininity? How can it strengthen our marriages? Recently, I offered my salute to masculinity. Today I would like to honor femininity. Every woman has a great strength to bring to her marriage: the “superpower” of femininity. By femininity, I do not mean pink, ruffles, or lace. It is the great Read more…
The President got a bit emotional this morning over the Supreme Court’s decision to legalize homosexual unions. I did, too. In fact, I cried. I am absolutely brokenhearted that this nation would willingly deprive children of a mother or a father—not only deprive the children, but tell them that it is Read more…
How does an adult male become a masculine man? As a culture, we do not talk much about masculinity, and our little boys are becoming big boys instead of men. We are seeing more passive males and fewer masculine men. Why is masculinity important? In the beginning, “God created humans Read more…
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
If you had only a few minutes to share the most important principles about marriage, what would you say? What are the most critical components to understand about marriage? Your Marriage: God’s Masterful Design is my response to those questions. I am excited to share this new resource with you! Many of you received a Read more…
Thank you for your prayers for the “WifeSOS” webinar this week. God blessed us with a wonderful event. As we thank Him for His help, let’s continue to pray that God will use the material to encourage and equip many wives. If you missed the webinar, or would like to Read more…
Did you realize that the Old Testament tabernacle has amazing truth for marriages? I share six steps that move us from isolation into intimacy in this article for StartMarrriageRight.com: “Stepping from Isolation into Intimacy.” I would love to hear your thoughts. And as always, you are invited to join Read more…
In her speech at the U.N. headquarters last week, Emma Watson announced the #HeForShe campaign, which encourages men to support women’s rights. I wrote about the new movement, feminism, and marriage in this article for StartMarriageRight.com. Click HERE to continue reading. Image courtesy of photostock at FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Last week, I shared with you a husband’s prayer. Today I want to share with you a wife’s prayer, based on Scripture. May God honor your prayers as you honor Him. I thank You, LORD, for my husband and for Your awesome design in creating him; thank You for shaping him Read more…
Do you have “his” and “her” towels at your house? How about “his” and “her” prayers? Today I want to share with you a husband’s prayer, based on Scripture. Next week, I will share a wife’s prayer. And as always, I am glad to hear your thoughts, too! I thank Read more…
