Few things are more painful than infidelity. The trauma of an affair feels like having open-heart surgery without the anesthesia. You may wonder not only whether you can overcome it, but whether you should even try. I speak from experience, and from both sides of the equation: I’ve been...
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How You Can Use the Armor of God in Your Marriage
Source: https://www.crosswalk.com/family/marriage/relationships/how-you-can-use-the-armor-of-god-in-your-marriage.html?amp=1 The armor of God is the way every Christian should equip themselves to fight the good fight of faith every single day. A widely known scripture series in Ephesians, and a very popular Bible study topic, this “armor” has very practical application not only in our individual...
How Offering Forgiveness Transforms Your Marriage
Source: https://faithfulman.com/offering-forgiveness-transforms-marriage/ I wish Lisa didn’t have so many opportunities to forgive me over the years. Oh, we trade places sometimes, but when it comes to needing forgiveness, there are a lot more entries in my ledger than in hers. Take this morning. We’re all sitting around the fireplace talking...
Putting your spouse before your kids
Source: https://www.focusonthefamily.ca/content/putting-your-spouse-before-your-kids Is your family out of order? Does your spouse come first, or do your kids take the number one spot? Do you even know which should be the top priority in your family? We’re here to tell you – whether your family is traditional or blended –...
Why your spouse should come before your child
Source: https://www.afaithfulstep.com/blog/why-your-spouse-should-come-before-your-child?format=amp My spouse can take care of himself, you may be thinking as you came across this post, but my child cannot. And that’s 100% true. Our children depend on us for everything from the moment of conception. They have genuine needs that go beyond food and shelter, but safety,...
80% of Caregivers Report Strain on Their Marriages
Caring.com and the “marriage doctors” share tips on how to keep love alive while caring for aging parents San Mateo, CA (February 5, 2009) – Eighty percent of baby boomers caring for an aging parent say that it has put a strain on their marriage. This insight is one of...