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Why Are Children Disobedient?

Many parents and teachers will tell you that children these days are disobedient. Why is that so? Because they are learning it from us. Too often we know exactly what we should do in a situation and yet we don’t do it. Even as I wrote those words, God convicted me. I knew I was guilty of doing exactly that. Yesterday I thought about calling someone to see how they were but didn’t because I wanted to do all the things I had to do, so I could finish reading the latest Jodi Picoult book. So this time when I … Continue reading →

Actions Speak Louder Than Words

‘Actions speak louder than words,’ that’s one of the things my mother taught me when I was growing up. And it’s true. We can tell someone we love them time after time but unless our actions back up, reinforce and prove our words they are worthless. I had to chuckle when I read Mary Ann’s blog about her children’s observations about marriage but it is so true that children learn about marriage by what they observe. Recently my daughter and I were talking about marriage and she laughingly said ‘Now I’m married, you have to teach me about being married.’ … Continue reading →

Mix It Up Monday – How to Detonate and Sabotage Your Relationship

You may think this is an odd topic to cover here, but it’s important to recognize the things you may say or do that could sabotage your relationship and your marriage. Too often, we got caught up in our own personal dramas and trials and we forget how we want to and should treat other people, especially our spouses. So here are some guaranteed ways your behavior can affect your relationships and your marriage in a negative fashion: Abandoning the use of common courtesy with your spouse and treating the bank teller better than you would your spouse — it’s … Continue reading →

Rules of Romance

It’s hardly surprising in a world where uncertainty seems to be becoming the watch word whether worried about the military action in Iraq, Afghanistan and other hot spots or facing economic hardships at home – adding a little excitement and spice in our marriages is more important than ever. So it’s important to recognize what the rules of romance are so that you and your spouse can make the best of your marriage together. Rules of Romance The first rule of romance is an easy one – or at least it should be. The first rule of romance is to … Continue reading →

Declare Your Devotion

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I have been talking about intimacy a great deal and how communication and constant checks and rechecks are a part of maintaining your intimacy with your spouse. Another facet of maintaining intimacy is declaring your devotion. Over and over and over again. For example, I kept track one day out of sheer curiosity – my daughter said “I love you” to me 28 times in one day. That’s more than twice per hour when you consider she’s only awake for about 12 hours of the day. She declares her love on a regular and consistent basis. I understand her need … Continue reading →