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Marriage Problems, Part 2: The Honeymoon Is Over

by Eddie and Shannon Foster
October 11, 2021 • 6 minute read

Within the first few years of marriage, challenges may arise that we never saw coming. What do we do when we finally realize that “the honeymoon” is over? “How’s...

Marriage Problems, Part 1: Before You Tie the Knot

by Eddie and Shannon Foster
October 5, 2021 • 9 minute read

This blog begins a series tackling common marriage problems. In this post we ask: Is there a way to head off marriage problems before you ever say “I do”? Marriage is one of...

There’s a Proverb for That: “Mawidge Is What Bwings Us Togewer Today”

Proverb: “Mawidge Is What Bwings Us Togewer Today”*

by Eddie Foster
February 13, 2017 • 4 minute read

Maintaining a healthy marriage is not easy. When internal and external stressors weigh heavily against our marriages, the book of Proverbs can help. Point out people who struggle with...

4 Marriage Lessons the Reagans Taught Us

by David Treybig
March 8, 2016 • 8 minute read

With Nancy Reagan’s death, many are paying tribute to her devotion to Ronald Reagan. What lessons can we learn from their long and close marriage? Nancy Davis Reagan died at age 94 at...

Lust: Satan’s Daily Attack on Men, Part 1

by Eddie Foster
September 1, 2015 • 5 minute read

Due to our anatomy and physiology, Satan uses sexual lust as a powerful tool against men. How can Christian men fight back against the temptations of lust? To be fair, lust is not a...

Fighting the Works of the Flesh: Sex Outside of Marriage

by Eddie Foster
November 24, 2014 • 4 minute read

In the second of this series covering the works of the flesh mentioned in Galatians 5:19-21, we look at several strategies for combating fornication. The idea of restraint and self-control...

Fighting the Works of the Flesh: Adultery

by Eddie Foster
November 17, 2014 • 5 minute read

This post, the first in a series covering the works of the flesh mentioned in Galatians 5:19-21, discusses several strategies for combating adultery. One of the more famous portions of the...

“Beware: Marriage Turbulence Ahead!” (Part 3)

by Debbie Caudle
November 19, 2013 • 4 minute read

Imagine marriage is like flying a plane. When you encounter the rough spots, use these “instruments” and guidelines to help restore a smooth flight. Imagine your marriage is like...

Who’s Flying This Marriage Anyway? (Part 2)

by Debbie Caudle
November 11, 2013 • 5 minute read

Imagine that marriage is like flying a plane—and you’re trying to work out who will handle which controls. Here are some tips to avoid a bumpy ride. The last thing you want...

Where’s This Marriage Going? Part 1

by Debbie Caudle
November 4, 2013 • 4 minute read

Imagine that marriage is like flying a plane—and you’re about to taxi down the runway. Here’s the first of three blog posts about preparing for a smooth flight. In my 20...

A crumbling foundation and reinforcing rods.

Marriage Foundation Part 3: Guarding Against Fissures

by Karen Meeker
July 30, 2012 • 3 minute read

We wouldn’t knowingly build our home on a faulty foundation, so we should pay close attention to our marriage foundation as well. No builder in his right mind would knowingly begin to...

Commitment in marriage fulfills the marriage vows.

Marriage and the Foundation Factor: Commitment

by Karen Meeker
July 23, 2012 • 3 minute read

Building a quality foundation for a marriage takes real commitment. This means taking the wedding vows seriously—something that is sadly lacking today. In “Marriage and the...

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