Real Talk About Relationships
Have you ever looked at another married couple and said to yourself, “Why can’t my marriage be as perfect at theirs?” The adage that goes, “the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence” can most certainly be applied to marriages. Sincerely speaking, there are many times I have been guilty of … Read more KEEPING YOUR MARRIAGE ‘GRASS’ GREEN – FOUR GREAT TIPS
To many of us, faith and marriage are worlds apart. After all, to get married, you only need to be in love, right? This past week I have been going through Hebrews 11, and I realized that faith is crucial in the marriage relationship. Take a look at what I discovered below! 1. You need … Read more MARRIAGE IS TRULY AN ACT OF FAITH!
Don’t get me wrong. Premarital counselling is critical in preparing a couple for marriage. There are, however, some things I found out about marriage that I wished I had known way before I dived in. Here they are: 1. Couples Do Not Gel Immediately This verse from Genesis, quoted at many weddings, often gives couples … Read more FOUR THINGS I WISH I WAS TOLD DURING PREMARITAL COUNSELLING
A few days ago, the term ‘wife material’ got me thinking – how many women know what to expect before jumping into marriage? Do we truly grasp what it means to love? Ladies – I know you have an idea of what love is. Let us, however, take a quick look at the biblical view … Read more LADIES – DO YOU KNOW HOW TO LOVE?
The life of a single is so exciting and spontaneous. As one gets older, however, people begin to insist that the single person gets married, starts a family, secures a dream job, etc. As a result, singles have been bombarded with loads of untruths about marriage and relationships. Below is a quick look at a … Read more SINGLES – LET’S TALK ABOUT THE REALITIES OF MARRIAGE
A thriving marriage is one that is to be envied. Marriages, however, face challenges from within and without. Today’s short reflection will focus on three moles that quickly find their way into marriages, but are very hard to recognize. Enjoy the read! 1. Soul Ties Did you know that you are linked to everyone with … Read more 3 CUNNING LITTLE MOLES THAT RUIN MARRIAGES
Following last week’s post on marriage myths, you must be thinking there cannot possibly be more myths out there. Don’t worry; there are just a few more to look at. 1. Physical intimacy happens all the time Most people who get married look forward to getting physically intimate all the time, any time they feel … Read more MORE MARRIAGE MYTHS? NOT AGAIN!
Marriage is a beautiful thing that God created for men and women to enjoy. There is lots of ignorance surrounding our understanding of marriage, hence my decision to do a few posts on the topic. I recently had a chat with a good friend who has been married a bit longer than I have, and … Read more REALITY CHECK – A LOOK AT MARRIAGE MYTHS
Marriage is one thing that baffles many people. The complexities of how two completely different individuals come together to form a family unit is a mystery even for those already married. Sadly, many marriages are collapsing, and several people want out. If your marriage is going through a bumpy patch, it may be a good … Read more WHY ISN’T MY MARRIAGE WORKING THE WAY I WANT IT TO?
LIFE LESSONS FROM THE ANT What’s the first thing that crosses your mind when you think of an ant? For most people, the first thought is ‘yuck,’ or ‘eek’ – because an ant is a pest! There are, though, some important life lessons one can learn from the ant. First, look at the verses below. … Read more LIFE LESSONS FROM THE ANT