Tonight’s trick-or-treating and Fall Festivals will be all about the kids—from silly costumes and practical jokes to bags stuffed full of candy. So, once the last bit of candy is eaten and the kids taken care of, make tomorrow all about you and your spouse. Surprise them with a Fall date! Take a drive through the countryside and admire the changing colors of the leaves. Grab dinner and something hot to drink,...
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The moment you said your vows, you promised everything to your spouse…your love, your time, your forgiveness…and your money. Rachel Cruze, daughter of Dave Ramsey, has written a guest post on my blog about the importance of teamwork in your marriage when dealing with money. She recommends making a family budget together. This should be a budget that you and your spouse discuss and then ultimately agree to stick...
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Well, your spouse is not the enemy. But sometimes husbands and wives can find themselves keeping a marital scorecard. They keep track of who spends more, disciplines more, does the dishes more, cleans more, mows more, and works more. If couples aren’t careful, they can become bitter and resent the other for not helping enough or for having more fun. So, if you find yourself keeping score, what should you do? Start...
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Speaker and author Jon Acuff jokingly claims that he wishes he could have saved his honeymoon for 3 years into his marriage. Jon explains how you barely know your wife at the start of marriage. So, you should hold off on the honeymoon until you’ve figured each other out a little better and know each other a little deeper. After 12 years of marriage, Jon says he’s learned 3 important things. First, your wife...
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If you have a safe deposit box at a bank, you know that you need two keys to open it to get to your valuables inside. The bank holds one key and you hold the other. In the same way, in a marriage, a husband and a wife each hold a key to a good relationship. Both need to come together, work together, struggle together, and dream together to unlock the priceless treasures of a happy marriage. When you do these...
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I was having some problems with my TV. The cable technician told me I just needed to reboot the box to clear the line. Guess what? It worked! Well, if you’ve been married for any length of time, you’ve probably been hurt by your spouse. If hurts aren’t dealt with and truly forgiven, bitterness can harden your heart to the point where you just don’t like your mate anymore. Past hurts and disappointments tend to...
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After many years of marriage, I’ve learned the importance of these 5 C’s. The first C is combine. When a man and woman get married, the “two become one flesh.” Always remember that you are on the same team. The second C is commit. A husband and wife must commit to make their marriage a top priority. Third, confess. If you’ve wronged your spouse, be quick to admit it and ask for forgiveness. Fourth, change. Change...
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