Marriage and money is inseparable. However talking about money with your spouse can be one of the most stressful and intimidating topics to bring up. In fact, finances in marriage are one of the leading causes of divorce in America. Money is an emotional topic and how you deal with it can affect generations to …
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Sometimes we forget that the smallest gestures and words can carry the largest impact. Saying these daily phrases may not seem like a big deal, but we certainly do not want to underestimate the power they have to bring married couples closer together. Scripture says that “the tongue is a small part of the body, …
Finding the right gift for guys can be challenging at times. If you’re like me, every Christmas, anniversary, or birthday comes with endless searches on what to gift my husband. Sometimes the best gifts are not the most expensive. I thought I would gather a short list of 8 simple + thoughtful gift ideas for …
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My husband and I will be approaching 5 years of marriage this December and I’m so thankful for all that I have learned thus far! I think with anything that is beautiful, good, and sacred, such as marriage, comes with it a sense of responsibility. Scripture says in Luke 12:48, “…When someone has been given …
All couples fight. Healthy couples fight fair. Unhealthy couples fight for personal victory while healthy couples fight for their marriage and resolution. Before I got married I used to think that conflict was an absolute no in a marriage. Oh, how naïve of me! It was in our first year of marriage that my husband …
There are times when I misplace my phone. So, I immediately conduct a search where it should be, or where I typically leave it: on the couch, in my purse, charged next to my bed, or maybe in the hands of my toddlers. After relentlessly checking and re-checking those locations, only to find nothing, I …
“Marriage without friendship is like a bird without wings.” (Bishop Dale Bronner). Having a strong friendship with your spouse is foundational to a fantastic, functioning, marital relationship. When you are able to develop the friendship zone first in your courting season, you will value the marriage later. Moreover, once you tie the knot, your friendship …
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You and your spouse give a romantic gaze into each others’ eyes across the dinner table. You even play footsie to flirt with your spouse. Then, out of nowhere, a piece of chicken nugget flings across the table, snapping you back into reality. The kids and baby quickly garner all of the attention again as …
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While there are many keys to a successful marriage, some of the most successful couples share common practices. Out of the 5 best marriage advice every young couple needs to know, Communication and prayer, respect, and maintaining intimacy are what sets these relationships a part. Communication and Prayer Pastor Jimmy Evans states in his new …
Two years ago on Valentine’s day (see picture below), my husband and I sat down at my favorite Korean restaurant. My husband knows that Korean cuisine is the fastest way to my heart. Selah. So on that day, I was in love with the explosion of tastes hitting my mouth, celebrating two months of marriage …
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