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
Category: God First
Biblical Beauty
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
Growing The Kingdom
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
Choosing Joy Over Happiness
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
Serve Together
The last habit or ingredient to a thriving marriage is serving. Whether it is serving at your local church, a ministry that you’re passionate about or maybe a neighbor in need, serving others is crucial. Now let me also recognize that there is a time and season for everything. If you are trying to recover … Continue reading Serve Together
What was Marriage Created to be?
Congratulations! The simple fact that you have some sort of desire to improve your marriage is a great thing. Whether your marriage is just okay or if your marriage is holding on by a thread, this plan, along with God’s Word, can help. First things first, what was marriage created to be and what is … Continue reading What was Marriage Created to be?
Do Not Enter
“Do Not Enter” signs make me want to enter. I guess that is my rebellious side that sometimes pops up. Yet, I know these signs are there for a reason. For example, there could be something dangerous down that street or past the gate. I run a risk if I disobey the “do not enter” … Continue reading Do Not Enter
One Way
Do you have one way streets where you live? I do. Most of ours are in the downtown area. I think their purpose is to make traffic flow more smoothly and I think it actually works. If I am on a one-way street, I have four or six lanes going my way instead of two … Continue reading One Way
Living by the Covenant
Live by the covenant and not by your mood. Part of the challenge of marriage is that people tend to be consumed with how they feel in the moment instead of the covenant conviction. The key to a marriage is that it is not about you, but about God’s glory. How do I die to … Continue reading Living by the Covenant
Unity
If you watch any military shows or movies, you’ve probably heard a general or soldier yelling, “They’re trying to flank us!” In military tactics, this is where the enemy will try to attack from the side or from behind. The reason troops don’t want to get flanked is because it forces them to divide their … Continue reading Unity