The Gift of Your Full Attention
In marriage, attention is not a small thing. It may look small. Looking up when your spouse is speaking. Putting down the phone. Turning off the television. Pausing what you are doing. Making eye…
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Listen Before You Answer
One of the greatest gifts we can give in marriage is the gift of being heard. Not just listened to while the other person is waiting for their turn to speak. Not listened to…
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Praying for the Words We Speak
They were not trying to hurt each other. But the words came out hard. One sentence became another. One correction sounded like criticism. One complaint became an attack. And by the end of the…
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Listening Beneath the Words
Listening is one of the most powerful, and most overlooked, skills in marriage. A husband once said, “Every time we talk, it turns into an argument.”After observing their conversations, the issue became clear. Neither…
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Speaking with Clarity and Respect
It is possible to be right, and still damage your marriage. A wife once expressed frustration about her husband’s lack of involvement at home. Everything she said was valid. The issue was not her…
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The Foundation of Communication
Communication is not just about talking; it is about connection. A husband once said, “We talk every day, but it feels like we’re not hearing each other.”His wife responded, “Because you’re always trying to…
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Building Unity Through Planning & Communication
One of the most impactful changes Joshua and I made in our marriage was becoming intentional about planning and communication in our finances. Planning became pivotal in getting us on the same page. When…
