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Protect Your Marriage Against Online Infidelity
You’ve heard the stories. A wife was contacted on Facebook by an old flame and ended up leaving her husband. Another couple is in trouble because the husband has been chatting in adult forums. Friendly emails exchanged between friends of the opposite sex started out innocently, but developed into something that is now threatening …
The Consequences of Cohabitation
Marriage is becoming more like buying a car—people want a “test drive” before they sign on the dotted line. The reasons are varied. Some feel it’s not the right time for marriage; some think living together is the best insurance against divorce. Others claim economic reasons for cohabitation. Several months ago, I read an …
4 Things to do to Honor Your Parents
An advantage of age is perspective. As you grow and mature, you can look back and see with increased clarity the effort and love that your parents exhibited. What once may have been a contentious relationship between parent and child can grow into an irreplaceable friendship. You may even have said the same words …
The Real Story Behind Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day you will probably either send or receive a Valentine from someone. More than a billion are expected to be given away in the United States alone. But just like many of our holidays, there’s a lot more behind it than just cards and gifts. There’s a true life story. It’s a …
4 C’s That Can Spell Catastrophe in Your Marriage
The heart is an amazing organ. I recently had the opportunity to ask Dr. Michael J. Carmichael, a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, to give me an overview of how it works. He explained, “The heart is primarily a muscle which pumps blood through a network of blood vessels called arteries and veins. This flow …
Letter from the Future
When Zac Smith learned that he had terminal cancer, his life was shaken. He and his wife had a wonderful and loving relationship, healthy children and a job that made a difference. They had an exciting future ahead of them. The surprising diagnosis took all their tomorrows and turned them into borrowed time. In …
Lonely in Your Marriage?
We all know that it’s possible to be in the middle of a crowd and feel all alone. Furthermore, it’s possible to sleep in the same bed with someone else for decades and still feel lonely. Why? Well, loneliness is not just about being in physical proximity with another person, it’s feeling like you …