A Ministry of Woodland Community Church
Helping Married Couples connect with one another, and with God.
Marriage is an exciting and beautiful gift from God. However, like all other areas of life, you’ll encounter situations in marriage that will make you afraid. After all, we promise in our wedding vows to love for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health. Whether it’s tragedy, illness, or unmet expectations, it doesn’t take … Continue reading Perfect Love
Have you ever thought, I just don’t get her? You’re frustrated at your wife’s frustration with you. You desire to please her. But where do you start? By Justin Talbert Have you ever thought, Dang, I just don’t get her? You’re frustrated at your wife’s frustration with you. It’s hard to measure up as a husband! Deep … Continue reading 25 Things Husbands Should Start Doing
Nineteen years ago when I first met my wife, I wasn’t exactly thinking, “Wow! This girl really fears the Lord.” No, I was entranced by her dark red hair and her infectious smile. She was way out of my league. She still is. When I showed up at the door for that first blind date, I was … Continue reading Biblical Beauty
I could say so much about my marriage. I could say Wynter and I were a team. We were a work in progress, but every day we woke committed to doing better than the day before. Our goals were aligned, and when misalignment arose, we worked together to get back to the game plan. We weren’t … Continue reading Growing The Kingdom
I recently heard someone change the old idiom “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence” to “The grass is brown on both sides of the fence.” I laughed at this simple truth because while it could be true of many things, it is certainly true of marriage. I’ll always be proud … Continue reading Praying For Greener Grass
Do you feel like you're losing in marriage? I know I did, especially early on. Emotionally and mentally I felt Wynter wasn't meeting some expectation or wasn't fulfilling a need for me. I locked down my emotional energy on waiting for her to change and do what I wanted her to do. I wanted Wynter to … Continue reading Growing In Patience
Many couples choose not to fight for their marriage because they already feel like they lost. They aren’t happy or satisfied with where they are, so they begin to opt out emotionally, physically, and spiritually. They look at their partner and conclude that they aren’t carrying their end of the bargain or they don’t bring … Continue reading Choosing Joy Over Happiness
Two months after Wynter died suddenly in my arms on July 24, 2018, I uttered these words to my counselor as I thought about my gratitude for the 15 years of marriage we fought for with deference and honor: “It wasn’t perfect, but it was intentional.” It was my thank you to the Lord for His … Continue reading An Intentional Marriage
Words to Grow On The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. LAMENTATIONS 3:22-23 I am amazed by how many individuals mess up every new day with yesterday. GARY CHAPMAN Set the Scene You don't have to be a morning person … Continue reading The Sunrise Date
A Ministry of Woodland Community Church 