Articles At A Glance - Marriage Anchors

A Certain Loneliness (for those of you who are serving in the military)

28. April 2011

Comments Off on A Certain Loneliness (for those of you who are serving in the military)

Written by Linda Montgomery, Military Ministry, Campus Crusade for Christ, [email protected], http://excellentorpraiseworthy.org/ The final words of Jesus before He ascended: “I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” — Matthew 28:20 Let’s admit it—there is a certain loneliness that comes with military service. Deployment brings geographic separation from loved ones. And […]

Jim’s Story

21. April 2011

Comments Off on Jim’s Story

“I craved respect and approval …sin had its hold on me.” Although I became a Christian at 18, I did not really get serious about the Lord until much later. As a young husband and father, my family suffered because I was carnal and double minded. I wanted to follow God but I also craved […]

Barbara’s Story

2. March 2011

Comments Off on Barbara’s Story

My heart skipped a beat as a surge of adrenaline was released into my system. My husband and I had gone to a company pool party with our three, young children. I was in the living room attending to our four month old, Sarah. I walked into the kitchen to get some water and was […]

Don’t Get Married!

8. February 2011

Comments Off on Don’t Get Married!

Kate came to our home recently because she was troubled over so many issues in her life. She expressed deep anger and frustration because things, especially relationships with men, were not going her way. She had been married once before but that ended in disaster. She desperately wanted peace and hope in her life. She […]

Go After Your Loved Ones

8. December 2010

Comments Off on Go After Your Loved Ones

What is important to you and your marriage this Christmas season? You are probably like us. We find ourselves wrapped up in way too many great activities, some we enjoy and some we endure. I confess that last Saturday, I was wallowing in the frenzied intensity of Christmas Shopping with my wife, Barbara. We drove […]

Who are you focusing on in your marriage?

6. November 2010

Comments Off on Who are you focusing on in your marriage?

Have you ever asked yourself this question? After years of mentoring couples, we find many are focusing on what God has provided them instead of focusing on the One who provides. Here is the problem. You marry the love of your life. You step down off the marriage altar and begin to zero in on your […]

Strengthen Your Marriage by Nurturing Your Mate

25. September 2010

Comments Off on Strengthen Your Marriage by Nurturing Your Mate

Why is it that some gardens do better than others? The answer is they are nurtured. Good soil, fertilizer, careful planting, proper spacing, weeding, and watering all play their part. The same goes for your marriage. I once planted a small garden. I planted it in May but I did not go back to it […]