Many of us are like the foolish woman who tears her house down with her own hands. In this podcast, I share about ways women sabotage their marriages and encourage listeners to allow God to transform each of them into a wise woman who builds …
Marriage
Invite Jesus to Your Wedding
“On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.” “Dear …
Surprised by Joy
The love affair between Joy Davidman and C. S. Lewis is one of the remarkable romance stories of the last century. The two met when Joy, who was an American, began reading her sons the books that C. S. Lewis, a scholar at Oxford, had …
Clearing the Air
“If you really loved me, you’d know what I was feeling.” “If I have to tell you what I’m thinking, I won’t do it.” Have you ever said things like that to each other? It’s not uncommon for hurting spouses to expect their mates to …
Mrs. Klingon and Mr. Vulcan
My husband and I are as different as day and night. Everything from our personalities, thinking skills, likes and dislikes are completely different. Even so, we complement each other magnificently. When Brian and I were dating, he was shy and quiet–I remember how this would …
The Loneliest Man
While a wife might believe the loneliest man she knows is a widower or a single male, it very well could be her husband. 1. In Genesis God looks at Adam and says, “It’s not good that man be alone.” 2. This was before sin …
The Man of My Dreams
When I was growing up, men were not highly regarded in my family. A series of dysfunctional relationships, some of which I will never know the depths of, led women in my family to choose disrespect over honor, “ruling” over submission, and competition over desiring the best for …
Marriage Blog Carnival 2009
On May 11, 2009 MMCW hosted our first blog carnival focused on marriage. If you missed this special you can take advantage of it now. I trust you will be blessed, encouraged, inspired, and challenged as you read these thoughtful contributions. Several readers have shared …
Romance, Passion, and Deep Love
So often we think about Valentine’s Day being a romantic celebration. And it is. However, you can bring so much more depth to that romance in your marriage then just dinner and a dozen red roses. Valentine’s Day is the celebration of marriage. God created …
Delayed Answers to Prayer in Marriage
Have you prayed for answers in your marriage that have not yet arrived? Delayed answers to prayer in marriage can shake and undermine your faith in God, if one is not careful. How can we live with peace, hope, and faith in our marriage while …