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Two of Us: Communication
Conversations with your spouse Reflect Separately, say the prayer and spend some time reflecting on the questions. Write some notes so that you can share more fully with your spouse. Prayer Marriage is wonderful. You have brought the two of us together. I realize, Father, that the delight of our marriage, the level of closeness we…
Read MoreSmart Dating #2: Ask ‘Why’ before you Try
Sexual Compatibility Since the 1960’s the slogan ‘try before you buy’ became a common excuse for premarital sex. It’s still popular today and has underpinned the rise in cohabitation. We’ve been led to believe that ‘sexual compatibility’ is the most influential factor in a successful marriage. Of course when you think it through, the line…
Read MoreTwo of Us: Need to Love
Recognising the level of effort we put in to loving and being loved Reflect Separately, say the prayer and spend some time reflecting on the questions. Write some notes so that you can share more fully with your spouse. Prayer You know, Father how much I desire to be fully loved. This is such a deep seated…
Read MoreTwo of Us: Sexual Hopes
Sharing your hopes for your sexual relationship Reflect Separately, say the prayer and spend some time reflecting on the questions. Write some notes so that you can share more fully with your spouse. Prayer Father, You have made me in Your image and likeness. You want much more for me than I could ever dream of for myself.Help…
Read MoreTwo of Us: Sexual Awareness
Exploring the gift of yoursexual relationship Reflect Separately, say the prayer and spend some time reflecting on the questions. Write some notes so that you can share more fully with your spouse. Prayer Father, What a wonderful gift You have given me in my sexuality. It was so good of You to do that for…
Read MoreMarrying the ‘Right’ Person
We came across a really interesting article the other day – You Never Marry the Right Person, By Timothy Keller. The author makes some really great points. Firstly, the Soul Mate thing that is so common among ‘marriage seekers’. We have this belief, that if we can just find our soul mate, that perfectly compatible…
Read MoreTwo of Us: Level of Sexuality
Recognising the sexualatmosphere you create Reflect Separately, say the prayer and spend some time reflecting on the questions. Write some notes so that you can share more fully with your spouse. Prayer Father, You have given us these beloved children of Yours. What a gorgeous gift! You speak to us so often through them. They…
Read MoreTwo of Us: Criticism and Sex
Understanding how criticism can affect your relationship Reflect Separately, say the prayer and spend some time reflecting on the questions. Write some notes so that you can share more fully with your spouse. Prayer Father, You are so good and loving to me. Help me not to be defensive in answering these questions. Let me…
Read MoreNew Product: Grateful
Joy-filled Couples We all love to be around joy-filled couples. Their good humour and welcoming generosity make their homes places of hospitality for all their visitors and friends. People leave their presence refreshed and uplifted by their joyous delight in each other. A well-developed sense of gratitude is one of the distinguishing characteristics of happy…
Read MoreTwo of Us: Fault Finding
On criticizing your spouse Reflect Separately, say the prayer and spend some time reflecting on the questions. Write some notes so that you can share more fully with your spouse. Prayer: Father, I come to you this day with love and yearning. I want to be better at our marriage. I need your help so…
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