Marriage

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What is Your Marriage Temperature?

March 26, 2024

Special Feature Have you considered all the things we measure with a thermometer? Assessing temperature is a normal part of life. We check the temperature of foods, our bodies, and the weather. Envision a thermometer with a sensor that calibrates and displays your marital health as hot, cold, or normal. Your assessment may involve inspecting …

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Are You in Like with Your Spouse?

February 26, 2024

Special Feature “I married you for life, but not for lunch” is a popular joke among some senior couples as they enter retirement. The quote is attributed to Lou Scott-Joynt from a talk made in 2008. Her speech weaves a tapestry of sad and whimsical stories from married couples in retirement. The captivating message crescendos …

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How to Declutter Your Marriage

January 26, 2024

Special Feature Are you motivated to get rid of items you no longer need or want? You know the plan. Assess what you have and divide it into three categories—give away, throw away, and keep.  Have you thought about steps you can take to get rid of marital clutter and develop an ongoing habit of …

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How to Fix Your Marriage Before It Breaks

November 28, 2023

Special Feature Irv Gordon was the original owner of a 1966 Volvo P1800. It holds the Guinness World Record for the highest mileage recorded—3.25 million miles. What was the secret to this astonishing accomplishment? According to Hotcars.com, “He claimed that his secret to longevity was regular oil changes, closely following the manufacturer’s maintenance guidelines, and …

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Jean & Jeremiah Castille: Game Changers for Christ

October 24, 2023

Cover Story Before the University of Alabama football team takes the field each Saturday, players first hear a message of inspiration and encouragement from team chaplain Jeremiah Castille. Castille’s twenty two year ministry to athletes through the Alabama chaplaincy program is just one way he and his wife Jean pour into the lives of young …

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Break Free from Worry

September 25, 2023

Healthy Living Everything is going great. Then, without warning, your heart is racing, palms are sweaty, and you cannot sleep. You have fallen into a tangled web of anxiety. Life’s concerns can produce anxious thoughts and worries—fear of the future, dread over unsafe schools, feelings of hopelessness in marriage. Be encouraged. You can overcome these …

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3 Ways to Avoid Taking Your Spouse for Granted

August 24, 2023

Special Feature While it has been said that familiarity breeds contempt, sometimes familiarity breeds complacency. Does your marriage feel like it is on autopilot, and no one is watching the flight control system? Marriage can be smooth until the turbulent winds of life come. Here are three strategies to keep your marriage flying safely through …

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The Timeless Benefits of Joy

August 1, 2023

Special Feature Have you ever laughed so hard your stomach hurt as your next breath arrived in slow motion? Hilarious people and unexpected situations can cause your tickle box to overflow—often at inappropriate times. Like a favorite old t-shirt, joy can lift a weary mind and relax an exhausted body. Are you in need of …

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Why Can’t We Get Along?

June 26, 2023

Special Feature For thousands of years, men and women have engaged in power struggles. Have you ever wondered why? Women began fighting for their rights in the early 1800s in America. Despite gains in the public and private work sectors, some believe there is still room for improvement. Today, men and women are still in …

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What Is in A Name?

May 31, 2023

Special Feature How would your spouse describe you? Would the portrayal match your expectations and how others see you? Can living for Christ affect your reputation? How Does Your Spouse See You? Most people want commendable words spoken of them, especially from their spouses. Try this: Ask your mate to share three words to describe …

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