When I was a newlywed, the one thing I wanted more than anything was to grow closer to my husband and revel in sharing every part of life with him. The Coast Guard had a different plan, however, and we spent seven months of our first year of marriage apart from each other. Whether you…
“Marriage, ultimately, is the practice of becoming passionate friends.” — Harville Hendrix A few weeks ago our entire family tested positive for the Covid-19 virus. We went into quarantine immediately. For 14 days my spouse, myself, and our three daughters along with the dog were not allowed to set a foot outside our garden. It…
Today, we are witnessing one upheaval after another rattle our country and strain our ability to cope. There have been political eruptions, including an acrimonious impeachment trial, followed by a contested investigation of its origins. There has been a pandemic producing a public health crisis, the likes of which we haven’t seen in a century….
Marriage is quite an adventure. When you say “I do,” you have a timeline in mind of how your marriage and relationship will go. Sometimes the best thing you can do for your marriage is to say goodbye to your own timelines and hello to letting God lead the way. Here are a few of…
A couple close to me recently celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. On the surface, they are like ‘chalk and cheese.’ The wife is optimistic, impulsive and very positive. The husband, on the other hand, is a wee bit less optimistic and less impulsive. About ten years into their marriage I asked her what it was…
