Marriage

Special Feature The festive sounds of Christmas music fill the air, welcoming holiday cheer. You have spent hours decorating and shopping for gifts for your children, grandchildren, and friends. Now, you are almost ready to relax and watch your favorite holiday movies. When you made your to-do list, did you remember to add “make time …

Healthy Living The words spewed out like a volcanic eruption, “Just leave me alone!” David’s outburst leaves his wife, Lisa, frozen in confusion. After all, she only asked about his day. Lisa retorts, “Fine! Forgive me for trying to be a loving wife!” What Lisa did not know was that David had just lost his …

Special Feature You have what some would describe as a good life. You acquire most of the things you want. Yet there are days when you are not the most lovable person to be around. You are irritable, snappy, and withdrawn. You and your spouse know something is wrong. What do you do? Ignore the …

Special Feature A fashion-conscious crowd waits to cross a busy street during a downpour. Their umbrellas dance against the backdrop of fog-draped buildings like a mosaic of mushrooms in a misty forest. Then, out of nowhere, a cab splashes through a puddle, drenching the unsuspecting group. Similar to merciless cab drivers in rainstorms, life sometimes …

Healthy Living A distracted driver swerves in front of you. You yell, “Stay in your lane!” In marriage, these words, spoken or held back, reveal the inner thoughts of the heart. What happens when your husband veers off from his area of expertise and does something to cause a fender bender in your marriage? Consider …

Special Feature You’ve seen him, Hollywood’s leading man- handsome, rugged, loved by friends, and feared by foes. He’s the all-American hero that boys dream of becoming and girls dream of marrying. Unlike the fictional character in the movies, God’s leading man may or may not be good-looking, tough, charming, or dreaded. And yet, he possesses …

Special Feature You place an order at the drive-through, the cashier verifies it, you leave, and then realize something is missing. How do you respond? Do you go back and share a few choice words with the cashier, ask to speak with the manager, or conclude, “They are having a bad day,” and pray for …

Special Feature It’s a new year, and many couples have decided to improve their marriages. However, if they are like most Americans, only six percent will keep their resolutions, according to Forbes.com. While there is value in annual relationship assessments, relying on resolutions is an unproductive way to correct shortfalls. Is your goal to set …

Special Feature How will you respond when your mate gives you something special this Christmas? Will you wear a never-ending smile, or will disappointment and avoidance become your apparel? The pressure of finding the right gift can cause you to lose sight of what is important. Before you make your Christmas wish list, reflect on …

Special Feature Do you sometimes wonder if you married above your pay grade because your wife is a Proverbs 31 woman? Be encouraged. God has called you to lead an excellent wife. Your challenge is to live up to this calling. Here are three ways to gauge your efforts to be a Proverbs 31 husband. …