Even the unhappiest of situations can be turned around when the husband and wife are willing to put forth the effort to discover the problem and work on it. For some crazy reason some spouses think they will be happier with a new partner. The divorce rate for second and third marriages far exceeds that of first marriages. Why is that? Because the same pattern is repeated, and they keep looking for the "ideal" husband or wife to magically turn up next time around. It's been accurately said that if you think the grass is greener on the other side of the fence then it's time to start watering your own grass.
Continue reading...18. May 2006
Recently after one of our marriage seminars a couple came up after and said, “We almost didn’t come because our marriage is doing just fine. Then we decided that we want to keep it that way so we came, and we saw some things we need to do to polish it up and make it [...]
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Safeguarding your marriage takes a constant vigil. Infidelity can happen to the best of marriages if either husband or wife participates in seemingly innocent activities that little by little remove their protective armor. In marriage, spouses must do everything they can to guard their fidelity and never compromise that sacred trust. When this trust is [...]
Continue reading...8. May 2006
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There is a choice little verse in the Bible that says, “Live joyfully with the wife whom thou lovest . . .” (Eccl. 9:9). Finding the humor in everyday situations is a great way to live joyfully with your mate. If you don’t look for the humor in these situations they may pass you by. [...]
Continue reading...29. April 2006
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Have you ever wanted something and your spouse thinks it’s out of the question or nonsense? Does he or she say, “You know that’s not possible. Get that idea out of your head.” or “We can’t afford it!” or “That’s the last thing on earth I want to do.” When you share your heart, your [...]
Continue reading...29. April 2006
Have you ever wanted something and your spouse thinks it's out of the question or nonsense? Does he or she say, "You know that's not possible. Get that idea out of your head." or "We can't afford it!" or "That's the last thing on earth I want to do." When you share your heart, your innermost desires, with the one you love it is very hurtful to hear these statements come back at you. In fact, comments like these work much like a handle on a water faucet -- they are a big communication turn-off.
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Valentine’s Day is not far away—February 14th. Start today with your gift giving and carry it on right up to and including Valentine’s Day. It’s going to be so rewarding you won’t want to stop there; you’ll just keep going. And your marriage will take on a new higher level of loving. You may be [...]
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18. May 2006
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