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The Wet Cement Year
Deuteronomy 24: 5 says: A newly married man must not be drafted into the army or be given any other responsibilities. He must be free to spend one year at home, bringing happiness to the wife he has...
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Why We Ditched the “Young Married” Groups
In a way, getting married felt a little like going away to college: new living arrangements, new things to learn, new social schedule, and lots of invitations to join new groups. In particular, we kept...
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Marriage Necessities: Jesus & Sex
Buying a car is quite an experience. The online search, dealership negotiation, and financing are challenging enough, but my dad added an entire different level—embarrassment. My dad is a “no messing...
View ArticleThe First Six Months Really Suck
I thought it was only us. We were the only newlywed couple who struggled so much. No one else was fighting at the drop of a hat. No one else wanted to not have sex. No one else found these new roles...
View ArticleSignificance of Friendships After Marriage
You know those friends who start dating someone new, then disappear from your life only to spend every waking moment with their new special someone? I’ve seen it happen too many times. Sadly when the...
View ArticleGrowing Pains
Recently, our pastor taught on spiritual growth. He said that growth usually comes out of pain and tension. This message reminded me that my husband and I should never be afraid to confront one another...
View ArticleMy Marriage Will Not Last into Heaven
My husband Isaac is a realist, and I am more of the romantic, dreamer type. I watch all the “happily ever afters” in movies and believe that could be real life. Which is why it should not surprise you...
View Article6 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Said ‘I Do’
My husband and I celebrated our one year anniversary a couple of weeks ago and I’m still in awe that we’ve been married for an entire year. No one warned me that the time would go by so quickly! Now...
View Article5 Great Ways to Keep the Butterflies Alive
You know that giddy feeling in your stomach? The skip in your step and quickening of your heart? Those little smiles and involuntary laughter? You likely felt the butterflies pretty frequently when you...
View ArticleThe Six People in Your Marriage… Who Gets Priority?
The youth pastor at our church got married last month. While I wasn’t able to attend, I heard the pastor made a point not often discussed: there are six people that enter into the marriage—you, your...
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