Positive & Uplifting
Bestselling author Gary Thomas poses a thought-provoking question in his book Sacred Marriage: What if God designed marriage to make us holy more than to make us happy? Great question. And the thing is, holy people are – by far – the happiest people on the planet. Any painful process of refining can lead us to a place of…
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I had a chance to speak with pastor Ted Cunningham, author of Great Parents, Lousy Lovers and Young and In Love: Challenging the Unnecessary Delay of Marriage. He talked about the importance of enjoying life with our spouse, and learning to love and laugh together in the midst of everyday stress. Key Scriptures: Ecclesiastes…
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This month is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Did you know that one in four women report some sort of abuse in her most intimate relationships? We’ve all been in situations where we have a gut feeling something isn’t quite right or someone has disclosed something to us and we’re not sure what to do. Sometimes we respond by pretending…
Julie knew she was in a difficult marriage but she couldn’t quite put her finger on why. Whenever she tried to assert herself, especially around money issues, it never went well. Sam earned the majority of the family income and insisted Julie keep a strict accounting of all her spending. Each week Sam collected her receipts and then…
I always tell my coaching clients, no one gets all 52 cards in a deck. What I mean by that is there is no “perfect” man or spouse. You might marry a man that is naturally handy around the house and can fix anything that’s broken, but he won’t read a book or have a deep discussion with you. Other woman marry men who are capable of wonderfully…
How long has it been since you did something special or splurged on something for your spouse? Sometimes, finances can get in the way; you want to treat them, but you don’t want to break your budget either. Well, it’s not impossible. I found this article this week that lists seven ideas that aren’t expensive,…
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US Navy Admiral, William H. McRaven, delivers a speech about the importance of doing the little things like making your bed, embracing the fears of life, and changing the world for generations to come.
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When you're feeling a case of the "what if" thoughts coming on. Remind yourself, "what if's" go both ways!
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As we contine to celebrate the Christmas season, I thought this video would be a blessing. Rich Mullins was an amazing artist. For those of us old enough to remember him, you know what I'm talking about.
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