Category: Intimacy
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How I Help My Husband … In His View
Today we are joining “Marriage Monday” to discuss the topic of “helping our husbands” as referenced in Gen. 2:18. I chose to interview the one I help, my husband, Gary. Check out what he has to say on the subject … What do you think God means when he created me to be your…
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Ties That Bind
Today’s article is another “Share Your Story,” a contribution from blogger, Kelli of Chronicles of Grace We meet between the sheets on Memorial Day weekend. After the tension drains out of our words and the last of the light drips out of the sky. Peace is sewn on like a fresh patch covers a…
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The Drought of 2012
Written by Stacey Micklevitz Messy Marriage Team Member You’d have to be living under a rock to be unaware of this year’s drought. Add to that the record heat, and you’re walking earth that yearns for water. We’re at a point where an occasional rain won’t even make a dent in the severe deficit that’s…
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Father Issues, God Issues, Husband Issues
Let me just say upfront … I have father issues. Of course, that translates into issues with “men” as well, which might explain the title of this blog! But the fact is that my father issues create another drawback … my father issues affect my relationship with God. I’ve done Bible studies, read books…
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Porn’s Influence on Marriage
Today we’re joining e-Mom for Marriage Monday to discuss the topic of “Sex”. I feel like this is the perfect opportunity to break out my recently received stats from Josh McDowell’s campaign, “Just One Click Away” … I plan to share more of McDowell’s information about the influence of the Internet and Internet porn on…
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S-E-X . . . A Three Letter Word!
Written by Heather Copple Messy Marriage Team Member A little background… I have been married to my husband, Scott for over 15 years. We are brutally honest with each other and that can be painful. We enjoy each other mentally, spiritually and physically. One mess in our marriage . . . we have different libidos.…
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6 Strategies for Avoiding an Affair
Attractions, like the popular bumper-sticker says, “… happen.“ But if we are wise, affairs don’t have to. Here are six strategies that are helpful in avoiding the allure of an affair. Stay connected and engaged with your spouse. That means you need to make time to be with your spouse. You need to show interest…
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Full-Serve vs. Self-Serve
I’m dating myself here, but I remember the days when there were two options to choose from when getting gas: Full-Serve and Self-Serve. My mom always chose Full-Serve, and a friendly attendant would approach our car to offer a range of services including pumping gas, washing windshields, and checking the oil. Times have changed! Full-service…

