Your marriage isn’t about you. It’s not even about your marriage. Ultimately, your marriage is about proclaiming the power and glory of Jesus Christ. The problem for most of us is the bent of our …
When Passion is Impossible to Sustain
I’ve been enjoying Angela Duckworth’s book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance and one thought in particular stuck out at me that is so relevant for marriage. Duckworth writes primarily about …
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He Ate My Chocolate
In premarital counseling, I tell couples, “Your ability to continue cherishing each other, treasuring each other and feeling close to each other will be directly tied to your ability to handle …
Catch a Conference with Gary this Fall
Every marriage can use a "pick-me-up" now and then, and some marriages need a complete overhaul. One of the things that have moved me most is when I was at a Cherish conference earlier this …
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Recalibrate: Breaking out of Spiritual and Marital Doldrums
My son is getting two masters’ degrees at Harvard. Lisa says I shouldn’t tell people that because it sounds like I’m bragging but it’s relevant to the point I’m about to make, so please forgive me. …
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Trading Partners, Trading Problems
I woke up at 4:20 a.m. this morning for the “privilege” of running in 81 degree heat with ninety percent humidity. It was awful. August can certainly be a challenge for Houston runners. That’s why, a …