When Your Job Impacts Your Family
Abby and Eason, Not too far into my marriage, my husband decided I needed to make more money. It was a topic that we disagreed about. My heart’s desire was that we lived on one income and use the money I was making in that season to save for our children’s college, braces, cars, and […]
Becoming One
Abby and Eason, This is the last letter I am planning to write about marriage (at least for now). But, I think it is really important. Who knows, you might need to remind me about it one day, but I really hope you don’t. I am not going to go into tons of detail about […]
Marriage after Sexual Abuse
Abby and Eason, I didn’t think I was going to write about this in the letters because it isn’t about the core topics I was writing about in the marriage letters. But, I thought about it, and I think it is important. This is a harder letter, so please read it when you are ready. […]
Forgiveness in Marriage
Abby and Eason, You know my favorite verse is Jeremiah 31:3. I love the image of the loving kindness of God drawing us. And it is that same loving kindness that leads us to repentance (Romans 2:3-4). Forgiveness is an act of love. When we realize how great Jesus’ love is for us, we ask […]
A Quick End to Marriage
Abby and Eason, When I tell this story, it is easy to say that my marriage ending was my husband’s fault. I even said that for a long time. But, for you to really learn about marriage, you have to hear me say that is not true. We are both equally responsible for our marriage […]
Jesus at the Center of Your Marriage
Abby and Eason – As I have said in each of these letters, I am not an expert in this area, but I am willing to share my experiences with you. This letter is no exception. So, I will start with the very best advice I can give you. This advice was given to me […]
The Wedding Ceremony
Because I think this commitment is so important, I believe that the wedding ceremony should be arranged in the way that allows the bride and the groom to best focus on Jesus. View post to subscribe to site newsletter.
Premarital Counseling
For premarital counseling to be effective, you both have to be willing to be honest. It can’t be a checkbox that you mark off on the path to your wedding day. View post to subscribe to site newsletter.