Porcupine Diaries Part 2 – The Embrace

Drawing closer without poking each other… The two porcupines looked at each other with love in their eyes, as they drew each other into a loving embrace. Their quills lay flat as they hugged, carefully making sure that the quills stayed down. As they began to talk, one porcupine made an innocent remark, and suddenly … Read more Porcupine Diaries Part 2 – The Embrace

Porcupine Diaries Part 1 – The First Prick

Welcome to Porcupine Diaries, where I share a few thoughts on how to navigate the first few years of marriage with God’s help! Enjoy the read!  The year is 2015. The newly married couple, just back from their honeymoon, decide to set out for the nearest city to pick up some of their larger wedding … Read more Porcupine Diaries Part 1 – The First Prick

3 Crucial Things Courting Couples Must Agree On

What three things should every couple strive to agree on? Are you courting someone with the hope of getting married in the near future? Could you be going through the ‘serious’ phase where there is no turning back, the phase where you are discussing things that lead up to a lifetime commitment? What, then, are … Read more 3 Crucial Things Courting Couples Must Agree On

‘Man-Made’ Tips for the Ladies

A few tips for my fellow ladies…. It is easy to imagine that marriages flow without much effort. The opposite is true, as there are some things you may do to your partner that will cause rifts and discomfort within the relationship.  This post is dedicated to all the fair ladies and has a few … Read more ‘Man-Made’ Tips for the Ladies

So Why Does Everyone Want To Get Married?

I asked myself this question yesterday, as I thought about the many young people who are longing to find that perfect partner and settle down.  Is there something on the other side of singlehood that makes everyone want to jump over to the other side? Let’s find out! Companionship Most married couples will tell you … Read more So Why Does Everyone Want To Get Married?

LOOKING FOR THE ‘RIGHT’ ONE? 4 QUICK TIPS TO HELP YOU CHOOSE!

The biggest question on the minds of many young singles is – how do I know this is the right person for me to marry? How do I know that things will work out between us? If I don’t marry this person, will I regret my decision forever?   Here are a few tips that … Read more LOOKING FOR THE ‘RIGHT’ ONE? 4 QUICK TIPS TO HELP YOU CHOOSE!

KEEPING YOUR MARRIAGE ‘GRASS’ GREEN – FOUR GREAT TIPS

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

FOUR THINGS I WISH I WAS TOLD DURING PREMARITAL COUNSELLING

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