Newlyweds
Newlyweds, Podcast, Singlehood, Wifehood
Dealing with the Future In-Laws
Navigating the waters of dealing with your future (or existing) in-laws is not always easy, especially if there’s some hostility brewing. What’s a gal to do if she finds herself in this situation? Show’s Transcripts: Jolene: Okay, well, yeah, this is certainly an interesting situation. The first question is “How can I stand up for…
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The Sparks Will Change in Your Marriage but the Vows Never Do
She’s getting married this Saturday. All you have to do is mention his name. Her eyes will twinkle. Her face will beam. You can see the adoration she has towards him written all over her face. The girl is in love! And she’s excited to venture on a new journey, the journey of marriage. Oh,…
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A Marriage Manifesto for When You Are at Odds with Your Man
Conflict in marriage. What couple doesn’t have it? One wife wrote to me asking about conflict in my marriage. Here’s her question… Dear Jolene, I was wondering if you and your husband could address how you have gotten through times when you did not necessarily agree or feel united together. While I admire your strong marriage,…
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9 Things About My Sex Life that I’d Share with a Young Wife
For those of you that don’t already know some of my story, my man and I were not virgins when we married. He was married once before, as was I. However, when we dated and were engaged, we remained pure until our wedding night where we could receive our beautiful wedding gift from God; sex! Looking…
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Stay Engaged to the One You’re Married To…& a Link Up!
Do you remember the time of your wedding engagement? How you were just so giddy and in love with your man? You longed to see him. Perhaps you couldn’t wait to be held in his arms and receive that sweet tender kiss from him. And you were so filled with excitement and anticipation as you…
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20 Reasons Why a Wife Doesn’t Want to Have Sex
Many years ago I couldn’t wait to experience my honeymoon. The day when I could finally know my husband on a sexual level. But now the honeymoon is over and real life has begun. Yet, I can’t help but think back to that first night, as well as, the early months of our relationship. Oh…
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The #1 Secret to a Great Marriage
It’s the most simplest concept you’ll ever hear, yet it’s the most difficult thing to do on a daily basis! So…….. what’s this one little secret that will make your marriage great? Die to self. Yep, that’s it. I know it’s not what you wanted to hear. (Perhaps you were hoping the answer would be a…
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Can Female Friendships Threaten Oneness? and a Link Up!
Sister, I’ve got a treat for you! Since I’m in the midst of writing my series on The Power of the Holy Spiritand today is Monday, the day I write on marriage, I thought I’d invite a special sister in the Lord to co-labor in the faith with me and share with you about marriage…
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My Journey to Becoming a Godly Wife and a Link Up!
This week I received numerous emails, facebook messages and even phone calls from women asking me for marital counsel. After hearing about their hurts and frustrations my heart was literally grieved for all wives everywhere. Which, by the way, is an act of God because I’m not a very compassionate gal! As the Lord continues…
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The #1 Purpose of Marriage…
To Glorify God. Yep, that’s the #1 reason.Now, of course there are many other wonderful reasons for marriage like: So man is not alone. So we can have s*xual intimacy with another human being. So we can make babies or raise babies to be Christ-followers. So we can be in ministry together. God did not…
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