Marriage

Guest post by Gina of GinaMPoirier.com   National Husband Appreciation Day. Yep, that's a thing and it is happening April 17th, 2021 this year, to be exact.   When I first heard about it, I'll be honest, I thought it sounded kind of silly. I mean, do we need an excuse to appreciate our husbands? Aren't there enough random "holidays" on the calendar? But the more I think about it, I have to ask—why not? There is so much "man-bashing" going on these days in the news and in popular culture. Can't we share some good news too?   I don't think I'm alone in saying that my husband is a good man who is 100% devoted to God and his family. It's important to me that we establish a family culture that honors him and builds him up instead of tearing him learn more...

Need tips or advice for sex in Christian marriage? You're in luck. Today Gina from GinaMPoirier.com is sharing 5 of her best Christian sex tips to help you build a stronger, healthier Christian marriage! My husband and I often find ourselves talking with other couples about our sex lives. I blame him, because he’s a dude who is unabashed about his enjoyment of it. He likes to talk about it and has no hesitation bringing it up. ? However, as shy as I can be about talking about sex in Christian marriage, it’s a huge deal!   Sex in Christian marriage might seem complicated. Some may even think it taboo. But Biblical marriage ALSO includes having sex, and few topics create more heartache when not addressed. We need to talk about sex in Christian marriages to be able learn more...

Not in the mood for sex anymore? Don't let no sex drive or low sex drive derail your marriage. Here are 4 reasons you're never in the mood (and how to fix it). It's 9:00 pm. The kids are finally in bed. The house is picked up -- at least most of the way. Field trips forms are signed, lunch money's in backpacks, everyone's shoes are lined up neatly by the door, ready for another big day tomorrow. You breathe a sigh of relief. Your long day is finally over. You can't wait to grab some ice cream, plop on the couch, and finally get a little bit of "me time" all to yourself, without little hands touching you. Bliss.   There's just one problem.  One glance at your husband and it's pretty easy to see that he has something else in mind... After sharing you with the learn more...

Guest post by Gina of GinaMPoirier.com   American evangelist David Wilkerson once said, “Love is not something you feel. It’s something you do.” Likewise, it’s the things you do (or don’t do) that can make your spouse feel unloved. This was a hard lesson early in my marriage, and frankly, continues to be one. Even if we’re practicing good habits regularly, it is all too easy to derail our relationship by succumbing to bad ones. After more than twelve years of marriage, we still have our bumps. But we’ve gotten better at identifying our unhealthy patterns, and more importantly, repenting from them. If I were to give my younger married self advice, I’d say to watch out for the 6 bad marriage habits I'll explain below...     By the way -- If you're learn more...

Guest post by Gina of GinaMPoirier.com   When we were newlyweds nearly 13 years ago, my husband had some really firm expectations.   In particular, he insisted that we would go on a date every Saturday night. Not that I was opposed to the idea (I mean, who would be?), but was it really necessary to make this practice non-negotiable? Especially at the time, when we didn't have kids and spent most of our evenings together anyway? Looking back, I am so thankful for his wisdom and his dedication to setting good habits in our relationship, from the very beginning.   Since then, a lot has changed: kids, careers, friends and location—in addition to the ups and downs of everyday life. But our marriage has held together firmly, in part because of the habits we've learn more...