Category: relationships

Paul’s view on marriage

July 16, 2009 | 6 comments

The Christian Science Bible Lesson has a section on marriage this week and the protection it provides for sexual relations. I found a translation of Paul’s words in “The Message,” especially helpful in understanding his thoughts. I think the passage

What makes spouses compatible?

May 27, 2009 | 2 comments

Have you ever met a couple for the first time and found the husband and wife to be opposite in so many ways, that you wondered how they could ever stay happily married? I have, and I’ve learned much from

Understanding the opposite sex

March 15, 2009 | 5 comments

Have you seen the Broadway production, “Defending the Caveman?” Kathy and I went to see the show last night here in town, and I haven’t laughed so hard in one sitting in a long time. I was concerned that the

Protect marriage from stress over finances

February 17, 2009 | 2 comments

I read an article in the newspaper this morning about marriages falling apart over strains on family budgets. From studies I’ve read in the past, turmoil between spouses over finances is a leading cause of divorce. So, what should a

Off to Switzerland

August 15, 2008 | 2 comments

“Why Switzerland?” a number of our friends asked us when we told them we were travelling there this month. My wife told them, “I’ve always wanted to see the Alps.” And I told them, “My wife has always wanted to