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Marriage

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Maintaining Marital Fidelity

Nobody wakes up one day and suddenly decides to begin an extramarital affair. Likewise, marital fidelity begins long before marriage.

Giving the Blessing to Your Spouse

The five elements of the blessing are not just limited to the parent/child relationship. Let’s look at how the blessing can and should be given to a spouse.

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You’re Stepping on My Air Hose!

When the husband sees the spirit of his wife deflate, he should realize he’s stepping on her air hose and get off it.

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Meaningful Touch in Marriage

The same need for meaningful touching we see with our children is equally important in a marriage.

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The ‘Love and Respect’ Principle

Maybe you’ve heard that a woman needs to be loved by her husband and a man needs to be respected by his wife. However, if you’re like the average man or woman, you’re thinking, “Sure, that all sounds great, but what does it mean?” Men often define love differently than their wives, while women often …

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The Glorious Story of Sexuality

Christians have a far more beautiful story to tell about the glorious nature of human sexuality than most imagine.

Sex: Where It All Starts

Sex: Where It All Starts

Sex is one of the biggest somethings of all time in more fabulous ways than most people appreciate.

The New Workplace Romance

The workplace is the No. 1 spot for married individuals to meet affair partners.

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Falling In and Out of Love

Does a person fall in and out of love the way Hollywood portrays it?

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Affairs/Marital Infidelity

Why do so many people get trapped in affairs?

A Final Thought on Humor

Learning to laugh a little more just may save your life, not to mention your marriage.

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Why Laughter Is Good for Your Marriage

Laughter is good medicine, having an important physiological effect on you and your soul mate.

Creating Memories and Managing Holidays

The joy of the season can be drained away by the decision of where you’re going to spend the holidays.

Healing the Wounds of Divorce

If you’re among the one-third of Americans who have divorced, you’re likely bearing deep emotional wounds.

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Making Decisions About Sex

How do you make the right decision about when and with whom you should have sex?

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Humor in Marriage

Laughter bonds people. Any good friend will tell you that laughter is the shortest distance between two people — especially in marriage.

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When is it Appropriate for Me to Leave?

Christian counselors generally agree that you should physically separate yourself from your spouse if you or your children are being exploited or victimized or enduring ongoing verbal abuse or emotional cruelty.

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Adoption: Heaven’s Gift

Looking back on the heartache of infertility, I see that through all the pain and disappointment, God hadn’t forgotten us.

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My Wife Has a Cybersex Problem

Because of the incredible shame they face, men are not as eager to talk through their spouse’s sexual problems as women often are.

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The Problem With Living Together

No one can simulate self-giving. Half a commitment is no commitment.