Romance to the Rescue
I (Pam) love themed dates. In 10 Best Decisions a Couple Can Make, we share some ideas from our readers and audiences as well. Here are a few themes to consider: Always and Forever: One man wanted to comfort his…
The Secret Ingredient
The secret ingredient in a recipe is always that special something that makes the food taste so good—so out of the ordinary. When people sense that there’s something special in a recipe, they probe a little further and ask, “Hey, what’s in…
Love Takes A Network : The Power of Friendship
“I have seen some great power in this “sistering” to help one another learn to love our husband wiser, better, stronger and more faithfully. You might be braver, more willing and able to follow through, if you have some accountability:…
Take T.I.M.E. For Love
How much time does it take to stay in love for a life time? In our book, Red Hot Monogamy, we explain the minimum time commitment we have seen necessary to maintain the connectedness needed for a healthy strong marriage (and a…
The De-Coder
In our book, The Secret Language of Successful Couples, we encourage couples to use “the code” God gives to your mate’s heart. The key to the code is The Holy Spirit. No one knows your mate like God, who created him/her, so…
Conflict Covenant Worksheet
In The 10 Best Decisions a Couple Can Make, we offer many ways to avoid, and handle disagreements. One we have seen most helpful in our own marriage, and thousands of couples, is the Conflict Covenant. This will help you decide…
Red Hot Romance Ideas
Red Hot Journey Every memorable adventure has three things: the anticipation of going, the experience itself, and the lingering memories. Let’s look at how to make Valentine’s Day a journey to red hot love. Inspired by the effort we saw…
Recession Romance – 25 Free or Nearly Free Ideas for Great Dates
1. Have a candlelit picnic in an unusual location, like your rooftop, a park bench, or overlooking the ocean. 2. Go on a photo date where you snap pictures of each other all over the city. If finances permit it,…
His and Hers Financial Styles (From “Just Between” Us Ministry Magazine)
Ministry is not a money-making career, so with all the trouble in the economy at the present time, ministry couples might discover new tensions in their relationships. Most people think if you just have more money, you'll have less disagreements…
Mid-Life Marriage Makeover
We were both standing with our teen kids at the “To Go” order desk waiting for our dinners to be ready so we could jump back into the fast lane of family life. Two moms, striking up a conversation to…