Once Upon a Time
Although we went to church and my parents were basically good people with solid values, they somehow never got around to encouraging me to think …
Author: Chris Taylor
Touchstone: Sex Is Fun, Part 1
I used to lie awake at night, after sending my husband back downstairs to drown his rejection in whisky or after having given in to …
The Arms of God
Years ago, I was on pregnancy bedrest for what seemed like an eternity. The women at my church wanted to provide my family with meals …
We Still Stumble
My on-going journey to better wifehood is definitely more of an overgrown trail through the woods than a nice paved path along the beach. I’ve …
Choose Joy
Yes, this blog is mostly about sex. Why? I’ve moved! While you can peruse the archives here, I am no longer posting at The Forgiven …
I’m Sexy and I Know It?
A couple months ago, I wrote this in an online forum. I really liked it, and it’s one of those things that keeps coming …
Check Your Luggage
How much baggage do we bring into our marriages? How much stuff are we dragging around that is wearing us down and keeping us from experiencing the exciting journey of marriage? It’s time to check that luggage instead of dragging it around right through your marriage bed.
Lather. Rinse. Repeat.
The most important step in any journey is the first one–but you need to keep going if you are going to get anywhere. I’ve moved! …
Powerful Prayer
I’ve had a couple mightily powerful prayer experiences recently. I’ve seen evidence of God having worked on something at the exact time I was praying …
Sister Traveler
Am I an impostor? Here I am writing a blog about creating a strong Christian marriage by changing sexual attitudes and behaviors. Let me tell you a …
I Don’t Do “Wrong.” Right?
One of the hardest things about my marriage recovery has been facing the fact that I was so wrong. I am always right! I don’t …
Today, do it.
Nike knows what they’re talking about. Just do it. Yesterday, I encouraged you to choose just one step to take toward sexual healing. I suggested …
Adventure People
We were in a rut. We’d been married twenty years, and we hadn’t tried anything new sexually since our earliest years together. We had two …
Learning to Receive
I’ve come a long way in my journey to a better version of my wifely self. I’ve changed a lot of habits that damaged my …
Today, pray.
As you prepare to take a step forward in sexual growth, begin with prayer.