Women who feel isolated and lonely often look to their husbands to satisfy what has been called their “soul hunger.” It is a role men have never handled very well. I doubt if farmers came in from the
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God’s Gift
In previous generations, some people believed women were not supposed to enjoy sex. Even today some Christians still feel that sex between marital partners is somehow sinful or “dirty.” But there’s no
Continue readingWhat’s Your Motive?
Lets face it: Sex is a topic on the mind of just about every husband and wife. (Some wives claim their husbands think of nothing else!) The physical union of man and woman is one of the most pleasurab
Continue readingActions Earn Trust
The surest way to build trust in marriage is through your actions. Build a record of choices and deeds that proves to your partner you can be trusted at all times.
Continue readingDiffering Assumptions
A difficult day can quickly lead to an unnecessarily heated exchange between spouses. Fatigue, problems with the kids or job, illness, or financial worries can make anyone more susceptible to a fight.
Continue readingMystery in Marriage
If you want to put some new life in your marriage, try thinking like a teenager again. We all remember, fondly or otherwise, the craziness of our dating days. The coy attitudes, the flirting, the fant
Continue readingIt’s a Two-Way Street
The Greek translation for the word encouragement is parakletos, which literally means “called alongside to help.” It brings to mind the scriptural image of two people yoked side by side, as when Jesus
Continue readingDefending “The Line of Respect”
One of the best ways to keep a marriage healthy is to maintain a system of mutual accountability within the context of love. This is done by protecting what I call the line of respect in a marital rel
Continue readingCreating the Mood
Romance can mean vastly different things to women and men, but for most of us the word describes that wonderful feeling of being noticed, wanted, and pursuedof being at the very center of our lovers a
Continue readingHelp for Parents of Prodigal Children Part 2
Dr. Dobson will continue his conversation with author and speaker Allison Bottke on the subject of prodigal children. Allison will give very practical advice to struggling parents and encourage moms and dads to make a plan of action to handle their rebellious child. Dont miss todays informative and helpful broadcast of Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.
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