Nuggets

I have often said our cultural system sets up relationships and families to fail. There is no coordinated effort to prepare relationships for permanence and marriage. For example, Forbes has published: Despite this, the practice continues. The “normal” assumption is 1) find someone who will have you, 2) buy a license, and you are automatically […]

 Somebody once said there is one constant in life, and that’s change. Every day is a new day, and with each passing month and year your life will look different from the last. Some change is bad, but likely most of it can be viewed as good. It’s all about perspective and what you choose

Good morning, my Father and my God, thank You that You have been my strength in times past, and You have continued to support and strengthen me through every scene of my life. May Your name be on my lips day and night and be glorified forever and ever. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

God can use the annoyances of marriage to school you inis love. Borrowed and adapted from Leslie Vernick It was one of those crazy weeks: deadlines looming, clients in crisis, dirty dishes scattered throughout the house. In a moment of frustration, I yelled at my husband, “You never help me around the house!”    That was

Is that quick goodbye kiss before you part ways in the morning really critical to the success of your marriage? It might seem small and inconsequential, but in the context of relationship rituals, it can actually be quite meaningful. Much research has shown that rituals have an overwhelmingly positive effect on marriage. They create and

Most of us express love the way we want to be loved rather than the way our partners want to be loved. It’s just a fact. Do you find difficulty in communicating your own needs and desires in a relationship? If so, you are not alone. Many people struggle in this area. Unfortunately, withholding this

Dear Father, I know one of the best ways to reach out to You is to sing praises to You . . . So when problems are weighing me down, or my thoughts wander when in prayer, remind me to break free by singing to You—with music, with shouts, even in whispers. May I ever

It is an old saw that you can be right all the time or you can be happy. Seldom can you be both. When confronted with a chance to jump on your soapbox and shout loudly about why you are RIGHT, consider just closing your mouth and breathing while giving consideration to just being kind

Romantic love is more complex than we think, so say Les and Leslie Parrott. Listen to them. Most of us grow up thinking we understand love. As we grow, we learn love is much more intricate than ever thought. And, there are different types of love to consider, including familial love, friendship, and romantic love.

What? Why can’t I be both. You just can’t. You will choose one or the other, and if you don’t choose to be happy, you will be right and alone. Here’s why. Men and women just don’t think the same way. One is not better than the other…they are just different. Adrian Rogers on his