Are Romance Novels Okay for Christian Women?
In A Shaded View of Romance, I stated that sexy novels are comparable to porn: They create unrealistic expectations (of both relationships and sex). …
Journey Toward Intimacy
Powerless to Change?
Do you feel powerless to make changes in your marriage? Think again about who is with you.
A Shaded View of Romance
The emotional connection portrayed in romance novels distorted my view of romance and had a negative effect on my marriage.
Your Husband’s Wounds
How many of our husbands bear scars from their own sexual sins? When they wounded others, did they also wound themselves?
Stuck in a Loop
Are you struggling to let something go from early in your marriage? Are you stuck in a loop from a long-ago hurt?
Under the Stars
When we allow ourselves to experience God’s vast and wondrous design for sex, we can feel connected with God and His creation in a truly awe-inspiring way.
Are You Ready to Give Up?
If you don’t think the marriage you have is worth the effort to turn things around, giving up isn’t the only option. Maybe the marriage you’ve had isn’t worth the effort—but the marriage you COULD have is.
From Grievance to Gratitude
My Facebook feed is filled with people expressing thankfulness and gratitude in this month of Thanksgiving in the US. I’ve always been one to look for …
Do You Vote?
Last weekend I was in something of a funk. Our usual Friday night date night didn’t go as we’d planned (one of our kids was home …
Are Role-playing and Fantasy Okay in a Christian Marriage?
Role-playing and fantasy can introduce an element of fun into our marriage beds.Christians have different views on whether or not this it’s okay to add role-playing to your sex life. This post talks about some of those views and gives you some things to consider if you are thinking about trying some role-playing.
The Ties That Bind
For so long, I considered my husband’s desire for sex only in terms of the physical release and pleasure. I really didn’t understand why …
My Husband’s Arms
Every day, I have one favorite moment. It is when Big Guy walks through the door at the end of the day, puts his lunchbox …
Living in a Nearly Sexless Marriage
Throughout most of 2009 and 2010, we were in a nearly sexless marriage. A sexless marriage is a marriage in which sex occurs ten …
When There’s a Chipmunk in Your Marriage
I’ve always thought chipmunks were cute, scurrying around in our yard, stuffing their cheeks with birdseed and generally looking adorable. In the past, however, …
Beautiful in Its Time
When we carry trauma into our marriages, we are likely to experience difficulty in the marriage bed. This is the fourth and final of several …