In his book, Uncommon Marriage, Tony Dungy writes “So many problems in marriage occur when spouses notice that the intense physical attraction is no longer there and assume that must mean that the love is gone.” Coach Dungy goes on to share three ways to build a strong and lasting foundation in your marriage. First, don’t rely on feelings. Love is a choice you must make every day. It’s not just something you’re...
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For some, calling it quits means living in the same home, but giving up on any hope of a healthy marriage. For others, calling it quits means separation or, even divorce. Before traveling down one of those roads, I’d like to remind you of 3 vital things. First, remember your vows. The day you and your spouse got married, you promised “to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or worse...”...
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The weather app on my phone gives me a forecast for the cities I travel to. Recently, I began thinking how helpful it would be to have a marriage app…an app that would forecast what kind of weather to expect at home every day. Even though I haven’t invented such an app, I can share with you a daily checklist that will help avoid oncoming storms in your marriage. First, check the forecast. Look at the upcoming...
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Recently, my adult sons and I decided to watch a movie together. Half way through the movie, a very inappropriate scene unfolded on the screen…I was shocked. I grabbed the remote and fumbled to get it off the screen. I knew it said PG-13 on the trailer but when I looked again it said, “UN” next to the movie we rented. That stands for unedited…basically, anything goes. My job as a father is to protect my...
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In his book, Uncommon Marriage, Tony Dungy writes about the time his family prepared to move to Florida. He had just accepted the head coaching job for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It was an exciting time, but also a stressful time in their marriage…a new job and another move. Coach Dungy shares how they overcame this challenge…“We talked, walked, prayed, and tried to stay connected.” Using these four ideas, we...
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Maybe you’re lonely because your spouse is never home. Maybe they’re at home but still very distant…you’re searching for intimacy with your soul-mate, craving their companionship. What can you do when you’re feeling so far away from your spouse? First, communicate your need to your spouse in a non-confrontational and non-accusatory manner. Let them know that you love them and want to spend time with them. ...
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Yesterday we talked about what a husband wants to hear from his wife. Today we’ll talk about the 10 things wives want to hear from their husbands. So men, here’s what you can say. Number one… “Thanks for all you do for our family.” Number two… “You are a great mom and wife.” Three… “Let me do that for you.” Four… “I love you so much.” Be sure to tell your wife the rest of the 10 things wives want to hear...
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