The Selfishness that Never Goes Away in Marriage
I am a selfish person. I always have been, and I probably always will be until I die. That’s the ugly reality of my carnal,…
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Don’t Count Good Works in Marriage
Have you ever assessed your performance as a spouse by counting what you do for your husband and wife and keeping tabs on what they…
Loving Our Husbands When They are Weak
I consider my husband, Edric, to be a strong leader, especially as a husband and father. Yet there are seasons when he is emotionally and…
I Want A Three Kiss Wife
Edric whispered the statement, “I want a three-kiss-wife,” after he asked me to rate his preaching last week with three kisses on the cheek as…
Family Covenant
My sister in law, Danie, just got married. She was a beautiful bride! A day before the wedding, Edric’s family (including in-laws) gathered together…
Invest In Your Marriage
It’s been sometime since Edric and I have been able to talk about our relationship and reminisce about its beginnings. We maintain our weekly date night,…
When a Walk-in Closet Becomes a Boxing Ring
It was not so coincidental that a marital conflict between Edric and me erupted a few hours before the historic Manny Pacquiao versus Floyd Mayweather fight….
God Can Make the Most Out of Scrambled Eggs
I still have vivid memories of the evening I met Monique over ten years ago. She waltzed into our bible study, on the invitation of…
How Can I Forgive?
A few days ago I received an email with just one question on it. “How can I forgive?” It was a great question to be asked…
Fathers and Children
A long while ago I wrote an article called “The Lost Boys,” in reference to men who have grown up without the guidance of their…
Love Beyond Us
It is always a privilege when Edric and I are invited to speak at retreats, give seminars, counsel couples, and lead discipleship groups as a…
Assume the Best About Your Spouse
I ran over my littlest toe with a grocery cart Sunday afternoon while I was in a mad rush to prepare for a party in…
