Often in marriages one person assumes control the finances. They pay the bills, watch the accounts, and retain all of the money know how. In our family that is my wife, Treva. She willingly takes on that task, and it definitely helps us split the workload of family responsibilities. One of the pitfalls, however, is…
I remember picking up the phone and calling my mom to share a struggle I had. I was in seminary and had just started dating my husband Jeremiah. I had a strong attraction to him spiritually, emotionally, and physically and I felt like temptations to compromise my purity were all around me. I shared with…
It’s no secret that communication is a huge, necessary, and vital part of any relationship. Communication develops, grows, and strengthens our connection with people, which is why it is the lifeline of any interpersonal relationship. While we often talk about serious topics, it is important to take time to chat about some fun subjects to…
There is literally no one I would rather spend time with than my husband. He is the most fun person in the world, and he makes life such a joy to live when he is around. Whether it’s taking a mini-vacation to some place we’ve been wanting to check out or just running errands around…
Marriage is something I think about often. It’s my passion, and I spend most of my time working hard at helping others prepare for and improve their marriages as well as working hard at maintaining and growing mine. Yet, I read a recent article that really caught my attention with its metaphorical parallel to weddings…
