Hear Ye
May 27, 2014 | Marriage Matters
My wife says I never listen to her. At least I think that’s what she said. ~Author Unknown Bill Cosby called it The Weapon,…
Assessing Matthew Vines “God and the Gay Christian” Part II: Homosexuality and Leviticus
May 7, 2014 | A Cuppa Joe
God and the Gay Christian, Matthew Vine’s new and well publicized book, argues that we should reconsider what the Bible says about homosexuality. His…
Cycling for the Kids
April 22, 2014 | Marriage Matters
April is National Child Abuse Awareness month, so this Saturday I’ll have the privilege of cycling for abused children in the annual Tour de…
The Good Fight
March 25, 2014 | Marriage Matters
“Our quarrel was such A way of loving so much.” -“Reunited” by Peaches and herb Healthy couples fight. Not too often; seldom viciously; never…
Point Man
March 4, 2014 | Marriage Matters
“Every relationship that has hit a crossroads has asked, ‘What is it that you want from me?’” ― Shannon L. Alder Guys talk…
Staying Power
February 26, 2014 | Marriage Matters
“By our Heavenly Father and only because of God, only because of God. We’re like other couples. We do not get along perfectly; we…
Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wife?
February 18, 2014 | Marriage Matters
Make a generalization about men and women and someone will point out an exception, proving that generalizations are only generally accurate. That said, I’ll still…
The Other Bond
February 11, 2014 | Marriage Matters
“Bad marriages don’t cause infidelity; infidelity causes bad marriages.” -Frank Pittman While watching a remake of Anna Karenina (Tolstoy’s classic take on infidelity and tragedy)…
Wondering About Worth
February 4, 2014 | Marriage Matters
I once dreamed that my wife Renee was auctioning me off on e-Bay. Without the courtesy of any notice, mind you, so I had the…
Treasuring Her
January 7, 2014 | Marriage Matters
Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with your wives according to knowledge, giving honor unto the wife — –1Peter 3:7 I know my wife better than…
Lessons from “A Christmas Carol” Part Two: Slow Fade
December 17, 2013 | Marriage Matters
Photo Credit “The Examiner”: Andy Truschinski as Young Ebenezer and Jessie Mueller as Belle. This week leading up to Christmas we’ll be looking at…
The Angry Wife
November 20, 2013 | Marriage Matters
It seems nothing works with her. A kind word is met with a rebuff. Touching and lovemaking are out of the question. Any little…
How Do I Know He’s Getting Better? Five Things to Look for When a Man Says He’s Repentant
October 29, 2013 | Marriage Matters
Wives often ask my wife and I how they can really know their husband, who’s committed some form of sexual sin, is getting better.…
Turbo Tongue
October 22, 2013 | Marriage Matters
Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! (James 3:5) James had…