“Well that didn’t go well” my oldest girl proclaimed. She was right. Sadly it was mostly Mom and Dad’s attitude that was at fault. After nearly 20 years of marriage, that night we still managed to create what we now call the “s’more fiasco”. A time that was supposed to be about enjoying our family, […]
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How To Kill Joy in a Christian Marriage: Refuse to Forgive
I (Sue Creekmore) have a beautiful black Labrador dog, Lucy. She is seven years old and a great dog. Lucy loves to walk with me each morning and she gives me a sense of protection…well, not too much protection 😊. Lucy has never met a stranger. Her favorite pastimes are to play fetch and swim […]
Speak Blessing to Reclaim Joy in a Christian Marriage
Your marriage is blessed. By God! Do you believe that? Do you speak blessing over your Marriage? God has been blessing marriage since the beginning of time. God gave Adam and Eve to each other. He let them leave and cleave with each other. He spoke blessing and purpose over them. Is Joy missing in […]
How to Bear One Another’s Burdens in a Christian Marriage
This has been a rough year for me (Tatiana from The Musings of Mum), my family and my Christian Marriage. I won’t go into any of the details, other than to share, I spent months asking myself “how did we get here?”. Where has the Joy gone in our Christian Marriage? Can you relate? Do […]
10 Ways Romance Will Reclaim Joy in a Christian Marriage
What was the last act of romance between you and your spouse? Romance can be so many things for so many people – isn’t that funny? We all look at that word in a different way. Some with awe and reverence, some with disdain and doubt. But as wives, we know it’s value. Romance is […]
The Fulfillment Trap Steals Joy in a Christian Marriage
Did you fall into the fulfillment trap when you were married? I did and boy howdy did it take years to realize and get free from that mess. That is all part of living as wives from a Biblical Worldview! Today we are going to dive into that topic. What does the trap look like […]
3 Practical Ways to Be an Encourager in a Christian Marriage
Every day I make a choice about whether I will be an encourager, discourager or silent partner in my marriage. My deepest desire is to encourage my husband to be the man God created him to be at home and at work. How about you? Do you intentionally choose your attitude each morning? If so, […]
You Need to Getaway & Reclaim Joy in a Christian Marriage
When was the last time you got away with your husband and spent time together? It honestly saddens me when I (Denise Renae) hear a couple that has been married 5, 10, 15+ years and have never be on a getaway with their spouse. The benefits are countless. Getting away helps you relax and connect, […]
Never in the Dog House: Reclaim Joy in a Christian Marriage
There are days hubby messes up so bad he deserves to be put in the dog house. Well, it feels that way anyway. Can you relate? When I have a conflict with my husband, he immediately falls into the “undeserving” category in my mind. If his actions don’t align with my desires and expectations If […]
Prayer Is the Best Way to Reclaim Joy in a Christian Marriage
“Marriage is hard work.” What a profound understatement. I (Cathy McIntosh) remember in the giddiness of our young engagement thinking, “We love each other so much, marriage will be easy for us.” Boy, were we wrong. We entered marriage with visions of everlasting adoration. That is, until work schedules, distractions, and ambitions got in the […]