7 Ways That Dating Makes Your Marriage Healthier
Early on in our marriage, LeAnn and I were only able to have date nights once in a blue moon. With a young blended family, it was a real challenge to find babysitters or even opportunities for alone time. And unfortunately, that was enough to convince us that we didn’t need to focus on it […]
3 Reasons Why Biblical Marriage Is So Important
You don’t have to dig very deep to find a plethora of reasons that support the idea that marriage is a vitally important institution for humans. The Bible and culture, alike, promote the physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits that come from “tying the knot.” But, it’s the former that holds all the authority on the […]
Improving Communication In Your Marriage
Improving communication in your marriage is one of the keys to its long-lasting sustainability. In our 20 years of marriage… we have learned how to communicate, and how NOT to communicate! And in this episode we talk all about what we learned, how we’ve done it wrong, and we have some tips on improving the […]
What Is the Secret Sauce In Every Successful Marriage?
If you Google the question, “What’s the Secret to a Successful Marriage?” you’ll find dozens of articles. They all list various relational characteristics that can add to marital happiness. But, what if you had to break it all down to one thing? What is THE secret sauce to a successful marriage? LeAnn and I get […]
5 Ways To Strengthen The Relationships With Your Stepchildren
When we were merging our families, we had 6 kids {#7 came along later}, and there were some things I did well, and some things I wish I had done differently with my stepkids. But I always tried to be intentional about building those relationships. Over the course of the last 20 years of being […]
The 5 Most Important Things A Wife Needs From Her Husband
THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS A WIFE NEEDS FROM HER HUSBAND She needs her husband to COMMUNICATE well with her She Needs Her Husband to Be Present She needs her husband to be her TEAMMATE She needs her husband to be the spiritual LEADER She needs AFFECTION and INTIMACY from her husband Check out this important […]
The 5 Most Important Things A Husband Needs From His Wife
THE 5 MOST IMPORTANT THINGS A HUSBAND NEEDS FROM HIS WIFE He needs her friendship. He needs her to admire him. He needs her to add peace to his life. He needs her to appreciate him. He needs her intimacy and affection. Check out the video below and let us know what you think! And […]
Are You Gaslighting Your Spouse?
You may be wondering what gaslighting even means. It’s a pretty contemporary word, and its usage has gained a lot of traction in recent years. Here is Merriam-Webster’s definition of gaslighting: “Psychological manipulation of a person usually over an extended period of time that causes the victim to question the validity of their own thoughts, perception […]
Baby, I Was Born This Way
“Sorry – this is just who I am, and I can’t change it, so you’ll just have to take it or leave it.” Have you ever heard those words? Have you ever said them yourself? This is a response people may use when they’re being combative, remaining in unconfessed sin, or continuing unhealthy habits in […]
Remember How Much You Love Them
Back when our “kids” were kids, sometimes they could be little angels, and at other times we didn’t know how we would make it through the day. Parenting is hard, and there’s no sugar-coating that. There are times when frustration turns to anger. Sadly, some parents struggle with losing their temper so much that they […]
