It would turn out to be another fateful day.  We were all together as a family with friends at a Mountain Lodge and I took a break from all the activity to relax and read in my room. That's where my daughter's boyfriend, Dan, found me and that began the fateful part of the day. He asked if we could... >Read More

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New life is always a celebration! When a new baby arrives in your circle of influence welcome that little one with open arms. Don’t respond with disapproval if the circumstances around the birth have not been what you consider ideal. You have an opportunity to begin speaking into the heritage that little child will have. Your influence now can...... >Read More

Tags: baby, better parenting, birth, care, Celebrate, faith & spirituality, Family, growing in your faith, healthy, help, marriage, new life, new mom, newlywed, parenting essentials, priorities, teenagers, young mom

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Michele Weiner Davis in this video clip mentioned the average couple has sex 1.5 times a week. I know, what is the .5? Was it when they were interrupted by a kid knocking at the door? But really, how accurate are these stats? How many times did you have sex with your spouse last week? And do you remember the... >Read More

Tags: intimacy, marriage, Men, Self, sex, sex and love, sex life, Women

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What one gift that everyone wants? The gift of time. Time is the main ingredient in building lasting relationships. Your time is a gift you can give your spouse every day. My goal for this month is to learn more about my husband. My relationship with my husband is an important one. I’m constantly reminding myself of that and the... >Read More

Tags: communication, Family, family values, FamilyLife, gift, healthy marriage, improving your marriage, intimacy, love, marriage, men and women, relationships, sex and love, Time

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Crushes…they seem so innocent… “aw, a little crush”. Crushes are innocent, but only if you’re not committed to anyone else. If you are, and especially if you’re married, that “little crush” is dangerous. Not the “Ooo, I like dangerous” variety, but “warning bells, amber flashing lights and florescent pylons around an abyss...... >Read More

Tags: affair-proof, Andrea Shair, attractive, crush, family issues, family values, healthy marriage, like, marriage, Men, priorities, protecting your marriage, relationships. spouse, sex and love, Women

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Last summer my husband and I embarked on a 90-day, 7000 mile road-trip around the western United States. The trip was a dream come true, one that we had been planning for several years. Our itinerary revolved around our shared passions of camping, rock climbing and mountain biking, which filled the months with adventure, amazing scenery and accomplishment....... >Read More

Tags: commitment, family values, healthy marriage, improving your marriage, Jesus, love, love languages, marriage, Men, negative thoughts, positive thinking, protecting your marriage, relationship, sex and love, the Word, Women

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He stood at my kitchen counter drinking a cup of coffee. Our overnight guest casually spoke about summer plans he made with his wife. It sounded nice  –  a few picnics, a couple of quick weekend trips, kids sports events to take in, maybe a holiday that they had talked about for a long time.  Then he paused and... >Read More

Tags: 30 day challenge, affection, appreciation, approval, attention, communication, Family, gail rodgers, healthy marriage, improving your marriage, intimacy, LIFE, love, marriage, men and women, priorities, protecting your marriage, relationships, resolving conflict, sex and love, straight A's

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