Archive | August, 2009

Doesn’t Count

I came across this excellent blog post (so take a read first), then come back here. http://stufffchristianslike.blogspot.com/2009/08/605-having-doesnt-count-list.html The DLC (Doesn’t Count List) really makes you think, doesn’t it? Have you thought about the Doesn’t Count List when it comes to your marriage? It doesn’t count if I look a little longer than I should at [...]

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Snoring

I don’t know exactly when this started, but I find myself nudging my husband several times throughout the night to stop his snoring.  It starts out as a low rumbling growl and by 2:00 a.m., it’s a runaway train going full steam ahead. My poor husband has endured nasal surgery, a sleep apnea test, a [...]

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I Don’t Love You Anymore

One of the unfortunate truths of marriage is, there will come a time when the words ”I don’t love you anymore” enter our thoughts and are openly spoken to our spouse. There’s a great story that appeared in the New York Times on the steps a woman took when her husband told her these exact words. Be sure to read both pages [...]

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Marriage is Good for the Brain

It seems that the extra mental stimulation and social challenges we provide each other in marriage are beneficial.  Who knew there was something brain stimulating about a good old fashioned disagreement? Results of a study of 1400 people from Finland, reported in the British Medical Journal, found individuals at greatest risk for Alzheimer’s disease are [...]

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Proud of My Husband

There was a very encouraging post Wednesday, August 5, 2009 about my husband on Mitch Temple’s (Focus on the Family) blog. http://mitchtemple.ning.com/profiles/blogs/marriage-its-not-just-a

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Is It Worth Waiting For?

There was a great press conference held last week with rising Florida Gator’s Quarterback Tim Tebow where he was asked the question, “Are you saving yourself for marriage?”  His response was, “Yes, I am.”  This left the reporter stumbling over his words.  A moment of silence spread over the news conference followed by uncomfortable laughter. [...]

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