As a newlywed, I had no idea the power and strength that comes from praying specifically and strategically for my marriage.Sure, every once in awhile, I’d offer up a request or something I was grateful for. But committing to praying for my marriage was foreign to me. Instead I fumbled through the disappointments, expectations and…
I’m so excited to welcome Alisa from Flourishing Today for this next post in the Standing Against Satan series! She offers great biblical insight into the communication battle in our marriages. Read on to discover how to take a stand against Satan’s attacks on your marriage! Have you ever experienced a complete breakdown in communication…
I remember the day clearly; following ski patrol across the mountain.The same mountain that just hours earlier held wonder and excitement, was now an icy slope of fear and dread.When I reached the emergency center, my stomach finally settled when I laid eyes on my smiling husband, resting in a bed with his leg elevated….
Marriage woke me up to a side of myself that had never before been so exposed.It was there, lurking beneath the surface, working in my life in ways that were hardly visible. But in marriage, the veil ripped away and my selfishness became evident. At first, it was the little things. “Let’s go see the…
I’m going to be honest and admit that when life gets busy, serving my husband quietly slips onto the backburner.After all, we have so many responsibilities, activities and important tasks to get done every day.And with only a few hours left in the evenings, we don’t have much time for ourselves, let alone each other.But…
I prayed about my marriage.I spent time asking God to grow us and to bring us closer.But looking back I had no idea how important devoted and strategic prayer was to a healthy and thriving marriage.When you spend devoted time in prayer, specifically about your marriage, you will find that several aspects of your marriage…
The holidays are busy. We rush around decorating, shopping and spending time with family. The activities and family time can be great things, but oftentimes it takes away from quality time in your marriage. I know that when I get busy, the easiest thing to let slide is my intentional effort to make my husband…