The move from “I have to” to “I want to” is a move from duty to delight How often do we view meeting the needs of our spouse as an obligation, yet another item on our already crammed-full to-do list? The problem with seeing our spouse as a duty, through the lens of “I have …
Attention is the starting point of devotion. In Upstream, Poet Mary Oliver said, “Attention is the starting point of devotion.” How can you love and adore that which you do not even notice? The point is you can’t. Attention is the starting point of devotion Mary Oliver, Upstream I’m reading John Mark Comer’s The Ruthless …
Key truths for keeping passion alive Why does passion often seem so elusive, especially in long-term marriages? Too often, couples settle for a marriage in which the fires of passion have long-since grown cold. But you don’t have to live more like roommates than lovers. Here are some truths to help you rekindle the spark …
A Wives Only Wednesday Post Earlier this week my Men Only Monday post “Which Way Are you Leaning” challenged husbands to step up and lean into their marriages a little more, to get engaged at a deeper level. Today, I’m addressing wives. For most wives, being engaged and invested in their marriage is not an issue. For …
A Wives Only Wednesday Post 5 Things Your Husband Needs to Hear From You Consistently In my previous post, I gave husbands the five things every wife longs to hear on a daily or near-daily basis. Today I’m speaking to wives about the things most husbands long to hear from their wives regularly. I’ll say …
