When you get married, there is no question you are in for a lot of work. But how much, exactly? Having just an average marriage takes a lot of effort, but what if you want an exceptional marriage? Let’s take a look at it by the numbers. Is Marriage a 50-50 Proposition? You may have heard that marriage is a 50-50 proposition. …
Holiday music is playing everywhere. Hallmark is running sentimental movies in a perpetual loop on television. Your mailbox is flooded with catalogues, reminding you of gifts you want to purchase and how little time you have to do that. A marriage separation is a difficult and emotional time The stress that comes with the holidays can often make things worse. If you are …
There are not a lot of things many wives would put higher on their priority list than a husband who steps up to the plate as a spiritual leader in their relationship. A big part of that is a consistent prayer life as a couple. If you’re not praying together with your spouse, it’s a good habit to develop – perhaps …
There is a business principle that might ring true for your marriage: Overhead can eat right through profits. Think about what’s happened at Amazon.com. Because its streamlined structure cuts out a lot of normal business expense, the online giant is making massive profits. Customers shop from home, which reduces labor costs that come with staffing brick-and-mortar stores. Many experts think this is the …
Are you facing something that you feel like you just can’t handle? No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it (1 Corinthians 10:13). …
My husband has to be out of town a lot for work. How can we stay close and on top of things when he’s gone so often? If you or your spouse travel frequently for work, it can be a tricky thing for your marriage. Sure, we all like the benefits that come from a great income and successful career, …
If you are willing to follow God’s leading, it will strengthen your faith—and your marriage. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9). The United States military is one of the most powerful in the world. Decisive …
Let me guess what one of your top ten favorite things in the world isn’t: sitting at the airport waiting for a flight. It’s not like the experience is traumatic – at least not usually. Waiting is usually just annoying. But it can wear you down. Slow moving security lines. Gate changes. Flight delays. These all have the potential to make …
What does it really mean to be a power couple (and why should you care)? Barack and Michelle. Jay Z and Beyonce. Prince William and Kate. You could probably spend a good amount of time adding to the list of power couples off the top of your head. And those are just current A-List relationships. Think of those from days …
Your mission, should you choose to accept it… (Cue the music) The Mission: Impossible franchise is at it again. The sixth installment of the blockbuster set of films hits theaters during summer 2018. Mega-star Tom Cruise is back as Ethan Hunt, along with other big names as the series, which has grossed more than $2 billion worldwide looks to provide …
