Draw closer to God and you’ll draw closer to your spouse. I’ve seen many marriages drifting apart simply because their...
One of the most common conflicts in marriage is money. Often, a saver marries a spender. Then, one feels constrained or the other...
We’re all familiar with the phrase, “opposites attract.” And it’s easy to see this concept in action when we look at a couple...
Let’s lighten things up with this post and talk about marriage mistakes. The old saying is true, “Laughter is good medicine.”...
The name of this post was inspired by my friend, Don Whitney’s book, Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health. It's a...
Tags: Divorce, Faith, Relationship,
If you get upset when someone says you are controlling, you just may be controlling. I find that most spouses are good-willed and...
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How often should physical intimacy occur in your marriage?
Newsflash: there is no absolute answer for this one. Age, sex drives,...
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Right now in our culture, there is a societal trend of rudeness, disrespect, and toxicity. No matter what the issue, disrespect,...
Some spouses are extroverted and social. Some are introverted and quiet. Depending on which personality you are—and which type...
Tags: Faith, Relationship, Communication
Valentine's Day is the national holiday of love and romance. Well, that holiday is over. So, now what? I can only speak for...
Tags: Parenting, Faith, Relationship,
I know three men who have lost their wives in the last five months. When their wives come up in conversation or they reflect on...
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Desire makes a very poor guide, especially in marriage. Often, we don’t want to do the right thing. It is a reality of our flesh....
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When’s the last time you dated your spouse? My guess is, it’s been a while. You’ve probably fallen prey to the busyness of life....
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My wife asked me to stop by the store on the way home to pick up some diced tomatoes. As I was checking out, a woman suddenly...
A young lady ran into Walmart and made a beeline for the bathroom. When she walked out, about six inches of toilet paper was...
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What do the Kardashians, PowerPoint presentations, rice cakes, and Shakespeare have in common? They are all once listed by Mirror...
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Recently, a Grace Marriage participant’s husband was really stressed. She decided to help by telling him, “Calm down. Things are...
I know a couple whose marriage is one that many would envy. This man and his wife have been married sixty years and regularly...
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Warning, severe congestion ahead. You've no doubt experienced this phrase. We hate congestion. My guess is you're already...
Your marriage is like your muscles. Not long ago, I hurt my back and was unable to work out or run. With some medical care and...
"OK" is not OK. When alcoholics have been sober for a while, they tend to quit going to support meetings and calling their...
Perhaps you've heard the saying, “Where there’s smoke there’s fire.” It's a true-ism that exists for fire safety. I recently...
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What is your first thought when you think about the spouse you want to be? Do you think of the areas you tend to fail, and long...
Several years ago, Marilyn and I had the unfortunate privilege of being visited by bed bugs. Marilyn hates all bugs, but even the...
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Shingles, chiropractors, and brown recluse spiders. It wasn't too long ago that these three things were the topic of our everyday...
Are you suffering from IDS? IDS is a common problem we face at Grace Marriage. IDS stands for “I Don’t Syndrome.” When working...
My mentor confronted me and said “your peace is dependent on your perception of your own behavior, not on the grace of Jesus. You...
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One morning I was getting ready for work in the midst of sad-wife syndrome and five-kid chaos. I was doing OK until lost keys...
We are probably all guilty of deciding (consciously or subconsciously) that dating our spouse is too expensive to do too often....
Tags: Money, Divorce, Relationship,
In our current culture, marriage is scoffed at rather than held in honor. Busyness and distraction are two of the primary...
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I have a friend who calls certain challenges, "Opportunities to serve." What if we really thought of the challenges ahead of us,...
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Marriages struggle for many different reasons. That's no surprise. From communication to finances, each couple has to face their...
James Clear says, “Some people spend their entire lives waiting for the time to be right to make an improvement.” Let's be...
The closer you are to God, the further you are from an affair. This is the simple truth. As believers, we know it’s important to...
It's so easy for many married couples to blur the lines between work and home. Work emails, texts, and calls are answered at...
Technology can be a barrier to enjoying the moment and connecting with your spouse. Having the ability to act on almost every...
Tags: Faith, Relationship, Communication
Are you missing an opportunity to connect with your spouse by over-connecting to your phone? Not too long ago, I was talking with...
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I often hear, “I feel like technology is ruining my marriage.” Desperate couples will often feel like something is wrong, but...
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Anne was completely enamored with her new car. She washed it regularly and drove it proudly. There was only one minor problem....
I have heard it said many times, “We are not going to stay married just for the kids.” There are some real flaws and often...
Tags: Divorce, Parenting, Relationship,
I have heard it said that “Sixty-five percent of stats are not true.” In the marriage and divorce arena, you'll hear stats all...
Are you a warrior or coward when it comes to your marriage? I can speak as a husband, great husbands are warriors, not cowards....
Fear of getting hurt. Fear of failure. Fear of rejection. Fear of death. Fear of uncertainty. I had all of it. I tried to fit in...
At Grace Marriage, we strive to bring you resources that will infuse grace and affection into your marriage as you strive to love...
Marilyn made me a cake for my birthday not long ago. The cake was good, but the icing really made it. When you add icing, it...
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Serving your spouse isn't always easy. I know. It can be tough. I have a friend. He's a great guy. He’d give you the shirt off...
How do we manage life without feeling overwhelmed? How do avoid feeling like life is this huge responsibility to fulfill? How do...
John and Susan met through an online dating service. The techno-virtual matchmakers of the day ran the algorithms and determined...
When our son was 4 years old, a friend was visiting our home. Our son gently grabbed her face and gave her a soft, slow kiss on...
Why do people file for divorce? Well, it all depends on who you ask. Now, these seven reasons aren't in any order. And, I'm not...
I hate uncertainty. With all that's going on in the world, how do you handle COVID without driving yourself—and others—crazy?...
Tags: Faith, Relationship, Communication
