Category Archives: Marriage

Video of Sacrificial, Unconditional and Incarnational Love

In this video I explain how marriage in God’s way is marked by sacrificial, unconditional and incarnational love.  I use a a simple, memorable and Christ centered “hand” illustration that will be useful in marriage and every other relationship. I’d appreciate … Continue reading

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Video of “Thumbs Up” to Relationship Priorities

A key concept of Life in God’s Way is the “Thumbs Up” illustration for prioritizing relationships.  It’s a SIMPLE, MEMORABLE and CHRIST CENTERED way to remember what God teaches about keeping our relationships in order.  In the VIDEO below, you can … Continue reading

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The Supreme Court vs. God’s Way

Yesterday the Supreme Court of the U.S. handed down a ruling saying the Constitution requires that same-sex couples be allowed to marry and that states may no longer reserve the right only for heterosexual couples.  While the five justice majority may … Continue reading

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Testimonial

Check out this GREAT TESTIMONIAL from a recent “Marriage in God’s Way” seminar participant.  Thanks, Anne, for sharing!

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Sweet 16

My daughter, Hannah, just celebrated her 16th birthday this week.  Can’t believe she’s that old.  Can’t believe I’M that old! On the afternoon of her birthday, Heather and I stood in the driveway and waved goodbye as Hannah went for … Continue reading

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Giving Jesus a Bad Name

This week I was struck by several examples of boys acting badly.  I’m not talking about little children who have an excuse.  I’m talking about married men who are choosing to act like little boys.  They’re refusing to uphold the … Continue reading

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We Can Work It Out

In an April 13, 2015 post by Shaunti Feldhahn on the Family Life Marriage Memo blog, she shared a wonderful insight she received from a man attending one of her lectures.  She said he gave her 2 sentences that summarized everything … Continue reading

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Voting for What’s RIGHT

The following appeared in an article in the Huffington Post yesterday, March 17th, 2015 … “The tide has turned for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender couples seeking to be married in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A).  Following years of debate and introspection, … Continue reading

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Big & Cheap Weddings

Dave Boehi of Family Life ministries had this to say in his March 2 Marriage Memo, “Here’s a paradox: Recent studies show that married couples who had weddings with a large number of guests are more likely to stay married.  At … Continue reading

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Godly Desire in Marriage

I enjoy reading the “Meyer Minute,” a blog by Rev. Dale Meyer, President of Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, MO.  His blog for Feb. 11, 2015 is a great follow-up to my last blog entry.  I’m including it below for your … Continue reading

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