Lessons for Marriage: Patience is a Virtue
Last week after waiting nearly three years, there it was. We had fallen in love with it so long ago, but now seeing it in our living room for the first time, it was tough to contain the mounting...
View ArticleFinances in Marriage: To Combine or Not to Combine
A common question that arises for many couples headed in the direction of marriage is whether or not they should combine their accounts and finances. There is quite a bit of debate on this question,...
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Dating on a Budget
Many young couples and newlyweds struggle with finances. There just isn’t much money to go around. It can be tough to manage all the necessities without trying to add frivolous expenditures. This can...
View ArticleSetting The Tone
Before my husband and I got engaged we sought counseling. We read books. We asked each other numerous questions. We set the tone by taking the time to test our relationship emergency broadcast system,...
View ArticleMoney Expectations
Money is one of the greatest stressors in most marriages, but especially in second marriages it can be that much more challenging. It’s extremely important to talk about your financial expectations,...
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One of the Best Things You Can Do for Your Future Marriage
Getting married carries its own risks and rewards. Bringing two individuals into a life-long covenant relationship truly requires God-size love and faith. Having been through an unwanted and very...
View Article10 Fun, Cheap Date Ideas for You and Your Spouse
Christi and I maintain a date night once a week. With little kids, it’s necessary for us to stay connected with one another beyond “business talk” or “kid talk.” However, like most couples, spending...
View ArticleHow to Survive Dual Incomes Without Duels
Marriage is great, wonderful, and adventurous all at the same time…but sometimes it’s not. When couples are married and both work, things can become contentious very quickly. Things around the home can...
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