Category: The virtuous marriage
The Virtuous Marriage series: lessons on virtues like order, moderation, and resolution, applied to married life.
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In Sickness and In Health
I still remember saying my wedding vows on a hot summer day nearly twelve years ago. I take thee, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better…
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Marriage Therapy: Saving or Hurting Marriages?
I’ve heard it said that couples counseling can be highly stressful, highly volatile, and potentially explosive. It has been likened to assembling an airplane while in flight. As a marriage…
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Marriage Made Easy Before it Begins
There they are, they just walked into the room and your heart skipped a beat. Everything around you faded into the background and the only thing that existed was them.…
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How to Romance Your Spouse
Think back to when you first met what would become your future wife or husband. How did you feel? If you’re like me, there were definitely some sparks! What about…
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An Open Message To Rory McIlroy
“In a bit of surprising news on the relationship front, Rory McIlroy has called off his engagement and ended his relationship with tennis star and girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki.” So reads…
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Intimacy and the Sexless Marriage
A sexless marriage is a pressure cooker. So is every marriage for that matter – a committed relationship designed to produce our growth. Marriage is a people growing machine. And growing…
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Sexless Marriage
What makes a marriage sexless? At face value this seems like a simple question. According to the literature, a sexless marriage is one where sex happens less than once a…
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Taking A Whack At Porn
We’ve covered the issues of porn several times. While there are varying ideas on the use of pornography in relationships and life, today I want to present some information about…
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A New Perspective For Moms
Happy Mother’s Day A New Perspective For Moms from Elevation Church on Vimeo.
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Afternoon Delight, Morning Love or Sensual Night?
Breakfast, lunch or dinner – do you have a favorite meal? Most people have a particular time of the day they most prefer to eat. The time may vary for…
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Rejection Anxiety
How often do you want to “make a move” on your spouse but don’t because you’re afraid to be rejected? It’s something we all face in married life. Humans seek…
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How to Serve Your Spouse
I’m fascinated watching the dynamics in other people’s marriages. It’s interesting to see how they treat each other, how they speak to each other, and in particular, how they serve…