Ash Wednesday is a holy day on the church calendar, bringing in the season of Lent, which leads up to Easter weekend. During this season, Christians focus on penance, fasting, and preparing for the weight and glory of Easter. Why ashes? Church services on Ash Wednesday focus on penance and fasting. Ashes are often put … Continue reading What is Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent?
Happy Valentine’s Day! Today, will you pray with us today for the marriages in our churches and community? O God Almighty, you have established the bond and covenant of marriage. You bring husband and wife together in a union of heart, body, and mind, for their mutual joy, for help and comfort, and for nurturing … Continue reading A prayer for marriage on Valentine’s Day
We all have expectations of ourselves and others. And we all know the feeling of frustration when those expectations are not met. Guess what? This is the normal experience of human relationships. Continue in our series through the Top Ten Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day (Every Day). #2: Expect unmet expectations. “Expectations” are often discussed … Continue reading Top Ten Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day (Every Day)… #2
Every couple needs to organize life together – are the dishes in the dishwasher clean or dirty? – but in the midst of this, it is easy to overlook the romance of the romantic relationship. There are only a few days left in our short blog series: Top Ten Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day (Every … Continue reading Top Ten Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day (Every Day)… #3
We’re close, but not quite there yet! Let’s continue with our blog series: Top Ten Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day (Every Day). #4: Give the gift of time. Yesterday’s blog post was lengthy, because apologies are central to a healthy relationship. But today you’ll get the gift of time even here in reading this … Continue reading Top Ten Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day (Every Day)… #4
You’ve heard the cliché before – “love means never having to say you’re sorry.” Well, I’m sorry, but that is flat-out wrong. If you never say “I’m sorry” in your relationship, it is likely not a very strong, honest, or long-lasting relationship. Confession and apology are central. Not just on Valentine’s Day, but every day. … Continue reading Top Ten Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day (Every Day)… #5
If today’s suggestion is not happening regularly in your relationship, know that it is of top importance. Couples who pray together stay together. Marriage is God-ordained, and He wants to be at the center of your life. Keep enjoying our short blog series: Top Ten Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day (Every Day). #6: Pray together. Your … Continue reading Top Ten Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day (Every Day)… #6
There is a week to go – have you planned your Valentine’s Day date? Flowers, chocolates, and fancy restaurants may be classics, but dates can be much more creative – and much more consistent – than all of that. Find out below, #7 in our Top Ten Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day (Every Day). #7: … Continue reading Top Ten Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day (Every Day)… #7
Romantic relationships require intimacy – and it comes in all forms. There are eight days to go until Valentine’s Day, but true intimacy is an ongoing, daily part of your relationship. This post is part of our Top Ten Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day (Every Day) blog series. #8: Be intimate. Your mind probably runs to … Continue reading Top Ten Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day (Every Day)… #8
It can be easy to take our spouse for granted... but unless we are intentional about putting positive moments into our relationship, the difficult moments will be more and more powerful and overwhelming. Sure, a big Valentine's Day celebration is an investment in a positive, healthy marriage. But wouldn't you love for the positive moments … Continue reading Top Ten Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day (Every Day)… #9