Marriage
A First-Aid Kit for your Marriage
Today I would like to share some tips that my husband, Kendall, and I are working on putting into practice in our marriage. Perhaps you have a good relationship and these tips will make it even better. Or maybe your marriage is dying a slow death and your relationship needs a major overhaul. I highly…
Read MoreNAME Canada – Men and Women Resolve Conflict Differently
Bill & Pam Farrel shared some important reminders with us about resolving conflict with our spouse: Women tend to confront issues while men tend to bury issues Couples who can identify the real issues can grow closer Emotions follow decisions Decide AHEAD of time how you will deal with conflict! Hold hands when you argue!…
Read MoreFighting for the BEST in your Marriage and 5 Minute Friday
Jeff and Lori Harmon shared a session about, “Fighting for the BEST in your Marriage,” at the NAME Conference in November. Here is some of the information they shared: Scriptures: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 3:1; John 8:44; John 10:10 God is the one who processes us to make the two into one. God is with us.…
Read MoreName Conference: Marriages that Last
Yesterday at church we celebrated two marriages which have stood the test of time. One couple has been married for 53 years. The other couple celebrated 63 years of marriage. Have you ever wondered why some marriages fail while others thrive? Here’s some more information that Bill and Pam Farrel shared about lasting marriages at…
Read MoreNAME Conference: Men and Women Relieve Stress Differently
“The right amount of stress allows you to be everything God created you to be. We need to keep stress at a level to be productive.” Bill & Pam Farrel The following information was shared by Bill & Pam Farrel at the 2014 NAME Marriage Conference. Women de-stress by talking things out (Stress = like…
Read MoreNAME Conference: Thoughts on Marriage from Dale & Loredanna Reddekopp AND Five Minute Friday
This is my second post about the NAME Conference my husband and I attended in November. The first post was about how men and women relate differently. Dale and Loredanna Reddekopp shared in the second main session. They are a committed husband and wife team, the parents of two incredible adult children and one great…
Read MoreNAME Marriage Conference: Men and Women Relate Differently
This past week, my husband and I had the opportunity to attend the NAME Marriage Conference in Edmonton. In the next few weeks I’ll be sharing some of the nuggets of wisdom that were shared at the conference. Bill and Pam Farrel shared with candor and humor. Their first session was about how we relate…
Read MoreHow do I say, “I love you” so you hear me?
My husband and I recently celebrated our 22nd wedding anniversary. (The above picture shows some of the roses my husband bought for me as part of our celebration.) For some people twenty-two years seems like a very long time. For others, we’re just getting started. I’ve been reminded lately that we are still two very…
Read MoreDifferences in marriage: wedges or building blocks?
My grandfather used to say, “If you marry the right person, there’s nothing like it; and if you marry the wrong person, there’s nothing like it.” Here are some other quotes I found on marriage: “A successful marriage requires falling in love many times with the same person.” Mignon McLaughlin “It is not a lack…
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