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Honoring The Father-Daughter Relationship
There is something special that happens when a father holds his baby girl for the first time. It’s like he turns into a pile of mush as she reaches out to grab his finger while transforming into a mighty warrior who will do anything to protect his fragile princess. Whether this baby has her father…
Read MoreHow To Prepare For Marriage
Many brides dream of their wedding day long before they even have any prospects. What will my dress look like? What colors should I use? What kind of venue do I want? With Pinterest at our fingertips, many brides may already have their dress picked out before they know who the groom will be. Even though preparing…
Read MoreScriptures to Strengthen a Marriage
The fragrance of a variety of flowers fills the air. Bridesmaid’s dresses flow in the breeze while bringing that pop of color against the natural backdrop. Bright eyes and smiling faces sweep through the sea of white chairs awaiting the presence of the bride to make her debut. As the bride enters the aisle an…
Read MoreThe Importance of Marriage
What a wonderful thing it is when two people find love. As the love deepens and strengthens it gets harder to be apart. Therefore the couple has to make a choice of what their future together will look like. Many find the next step to be moving in with one another even if the marriage…
Read MoreHow To Get On The Same Page When Parenting Styles Are So Different.
Authoritarian. Permissive. Helicopter. Free-range. Attachment. Your parenting style may fall under one of these categories while your spouse relates to one completely different than yours. You may find yourself arguing with your spouse about being too hard or too soft on the kids. You may have differing opinions on your child’s abilities, how much should…
Read MoreMaking New Years Resolutions Together as a Couple
New year! New you! Isn’t that the hope when we make a long list of all the things we want to change in a year? We see it as a fresh start and a chance to become a better, healthier, and more successful you. However so often we get to the end of January and…
Read MoreBenefits of Praying Together
Life can get chaotic, busy, loud, and even messy. In fact, the things we fill our time with may not be inherently bad or negative, such as a church, men’s and women’s Bible studies, children’s sports events, or even date nights. Some of the things we fill our schedule with may even draw us closer…
Read MoreA 1 Corinthians 13 Kind of Love
Love according to the dictionary is defined as an intense feeling of deep affection and/or a great interest and pleasure in something. Therefore with this definition, the word “ love” becomes interchangeable from “I love coffee, chocolate, and Taco Bell” to “I love Jesus, my spouse, and my children.” This word seems to fit better…
Read MoreMutual Respect In A Marriage
To honor a person is to respect them; in fact, the definition of respect is “a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities or achievements.” However respect in a marriage requires a step farther than just a feeling it requires action, a declaration of value for another person. Respect…
Read MoreHonoring God with Your Sex Life
What does your marriage bed look like? Does your spouse try to make advances by slowly rubbing their hands down your body or attempting to passionately kiss you and you find yourself saying more often than not, “Not tonight honey, I’m too tired.” The world tends to send the message that sex outside of marriage…
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