It is hard to imagine a time when promises meant less than they do today. Marriage partners make vows knowing that either spouse can sue for a divorce without cause; there is no longer a marital contract. We’re cynical when legal witnesses swear to tell the truth, or when elected officials vow to defend theContinue reading “Swearing Well”
Category Archives: Marriage
Is Our Love Enough in this World?
When we were pregnant with our first son some 15 years ago, we received lots of diapers and advice. Love your spouse first, and your children second. Fight the temptation to center your life around your children; children need the security of a strong marriage. Train your children to go and your spouse to stay.Continue reading “Is Our Love Enough in this World?”
Not Everyone Is Convinced
The sad fact is no longer surprising—infidelity has invaded the ranks of professing Christians. The church body bears more ugly scars than ever in its history, and instead of hiding those scars from the public eye, we now speak of them without much embarrassment. The tone is sophisticated. The head is unbowed . . .Continue reading “Not Everyone Is Convinced”
Breaking His Heart
Proverbs 6:27-35“But a man who commits adultery lacks judgment; whoever does so destroys himself.” (v.32) We have talked about chastity; let’s talk now about faithfulness. Chastity is purity prior to marriage; faithfulness is virtue within marriage. God wants everyone who enters into marriage to be loyal and true. When we say that God is love,Continue reading “Breaking His Heart”
The Emotional Abuser
Any relationship can include emotional abuse. At the core of all abuse is the need to have power and control. Any one of us can feel the need to control things or someone else. It becomes a real problem when someone is being emotionally or physically hurt because of that need for power and control.Continue reading “The Emotional Abuser”
Show Her Your Love with One Simple Question
The heart of the matter is a matter of the heart. What wise words these are! Most all we do in life flows from what first happens in the heart. Solomon echoes this truth with this poignant piece of wisdom: “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life” (ProverbsContinue reading “Show Her Your Love with One Simple Question”
What Your Wife Needs to Hear
It’s been said that women fall in love through their ears. I know I did. Among other crucial traits, my husband’s endearing words, wit, and sense of humor played a huge role in convincing me to marry him. Women relish soaking in loving and encouraging words from their partners. Little wonder that during dating /courtship,Continue reading “What Your Wife Needs to Hear”
Marriage Needs Both
You’ve likely heard the common belief that men just need respect while women only need love. But is the saying true? What does your spouse really need from you? Discover one of the secrets to a happy marriage… Her View My friend Sandy slipped a package into my bag. “What’s this?” I asked. “Love andContinue reading “Marriage Needs Both”
The ‘Unexpected’ I Love You
In our book Happy Habits for Every Couple, one of the projects we ask you to do for your spouse is to take something they don’t like doing off of their plate, demonstrating signs of true love. Here is how love shows up in our marriage… Kathi’s View I’m putting the leftovers away, and IContinue reading “The ‘Unexpected’ I Love You”
Praying for Her Emotions
Pastor Jack is the founding pastor of The Church On The Way and chancellor of The King’s University in Los Angeles, California. He and his wife, Anna, have been married for 60 years, and they have four married children, eleven grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren. I’ve been asked how I, as a praying husband, have prayedContinue reading “Praying for Her Emotions”
Intentional Faith 