Sex in Marriage, Part One
In graduate school I was about one week old in my new faith as a Christ-follower and I was not familiar with the process of discernment. I was a baby in my faith, so I didn’t have years of communication with the Holy Spirit to draw on as a reference point.
Our Wise and Foolish List in Marriage
Last week, I elaborated on a few actionable ways to be wise in marriage. We talked about how to be God-honoring in marriage, how to exercise savvy stewardship, and easy ways to apply forethought to our marriage for better results.
Wise and Practical Marriage Tips
Mark and I recently hosted a couple from church who we admire. Over cookies and ice cream, conversation floated from marriage to leadership principles. The husband works for a Fortune 50 company and oversees leadership development, so we had many follow-up questions to ask him.
Ten Financial Questions to Ask Your Spouse
Have you ever argued about money with your spouse? Do you both agree 100% on how to spend, save, give, and manage your finances?
Marriage: Growing in Conflict Resolution Skills
I love peace and joy and laughter in marriage. I love unhurried conversations and sharing an enjoyable experience with my husband. I delight in sitting across the table from him, talking about what the Lord is teaching us or what our dreams are for the future or encouraging one another when we are feeling down. I love to be happy and I love to be carefree with Mark! But these rewards also require conflict resolution.
Healthy Communication in Marriage
How can we truly grow in communication skills that actually work, and in doing so, positively impact our marriage?
This topic builds upon what we have discussed in previous weeks. Expectations in marriage, gender differences, self-awareness, and family of origin all affect the way we communicate with our spouse.
What Leads to a Peaceful Life?
How seamlessly do you adjust to new seasons? Do you enjoy your current family rhythm in this season? Is there anything you wish you could add or subtract from your schedule to create more ideal days?
Practical Ways to Rekindle Love in Marriage
How did you meet and fall in love with your spouse?
What feelings were you experiencing at that point in your story? What were your expectations for your future together?
One Enjoyable Way to Serve Together in Marriage
What ministry can all couples do together in marriage?
No matter what season you are in or how tight your budget is, there is a highly rewarding practice that brings community together and blesses everyone present, especially when your heart attitude is in the right place.
Most Helpful Gender Difference to Understand
In ninth grade, I remember listing a full page of topics to research for my term paper. This exercise revealed I was interested in psychology as most of my topics were linked to human relations. I landed on birth order, which began a journey of delighting in the study of mind, behavior, and interpersonal relationships.