Category: Marriage
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Marriage blog: Unnatural Aphrodisiac
Basil, figs, oysters, strawberries, avocados, and, of course, chocolate are just a few of the many of the foods that have been rumored to have aphrodisiac properties. By definition, an aphrodisiac is a food, drink, or substance that increases sexual desire. How do foods like these accomplish that task? They can reduce stress, increase blood flow, and/or…
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Stupid Spouse: A culture of demeaning our mate.
I do like sitcoms (situational comedies). I grew up watching them. You probably have your favorites. I’ve got mine (MASH, Newhart, Taxi, Cosby Show, and Home Improvement). The really good sitcoms take every day situations for the everyday person and makes them funny. It’s what keeps our attention and helps us to see the humor…
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Marriage Series: Catchphrases – “Don’t worry about it!”
My sole goal of this week’s marriage blog is simple: I want you to stop saying “Don’t worry about it!” Two weeks ago we began a new series entitled “Marital Catchphrases” in which we look at the random phrases we toss out almost flippantly to our spouses while potentially losing the meaning behind the words. The scripture for…
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Marriage Series: Catchphrases – Stop saying “I’m Sorry!”
My sole goal of this week’s marriage blog is simple: I want you to stop saying “I’m sorry.” Relax…get ya some tea (Moroccan is my fav)…and I’ll explain. Two weeks ago we began a new series entitled “Marital Catchphrases” in which we look at the random phrases we toss out almost flippantly to our spouses while…
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New Series: Marital Catchphrases – “Yes Dear!”
Proverbs 13:3 “Careful words make for a careful life; careless talk may ruin everything.” (The Message) I’ll share with you a secret about my marriage. Anne and I talk in “catchphrases” from TV show and movies. I don’t know when it began, but somewhere early in our 15 years of marriage, phrases from favorite shows and…
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Avoiding my spouse!
I was approached about 10 years ago by someone who wanted me to deal with her husband. The one-sided conversation went like this: “Can you help my husband out? I’ve got some personal problems going on. He keeps wanting to help me with my problems and I told him to leave me alone. It’s kinda…
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Marriage Series: Fight Club Part 4…Dessert is mandatory!
We began a series two weeks ago about fighting in marriage. If you missed the last three weeks, check out Fight Club Part 1: The first rule of Fight Club, Fight Club Part 2: Break it down, and Fight Club Part 3: Dig a Pool. As we’ve continued to state: Healthy conflict is healthy for marriage. It’s a certainty…
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Marriage Series: Fight Club Part 3…Dig a pool
We began a series two weeks ago about fighting in marriage. If you missed the last two weeks, check out Fight Club Part 1: The first rule of Fight Club and Fight Club Part 2: Break it down. As we’ve continued to state: Healthy conflict is healthy for marriage. It’s a certainty when two imperfect people get together with their…
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Marriage Series: Fight Club Part 2…Break it down
We began a series last week about fighting in marriage. If you missed last week, check out Fight Club Part 1: The first rule of Fight Club. As stated last week, I believe in marriage and I believe conflict happens in marriage. But my philosophy about fighting in marriage is: Healthy conflict is healthy for marriage. It’s…
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New Marriage Series: Fight Club: Part 1…The first rule of Fight Club
The goal of this blog series is this: I want to be your “Mickey.” Please get Micky Mouse out of your head and see the man, the myth, the legend: Mickey Goldmill (yep…the trainer from Rocky). I want to train you to be the best fighter possible in your marriage. I’ve heard it said “Conflict is…
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