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Respect and Honor: Two Important Ingredients

There are two important ingredients to every marriage:  respect and honor.  But I’m afraid these are oftentimes considered antiquated elements in today’s society. In a world where the focus is oftentimes self-centered, marriages can quickly disintegrate.  But with respect and honor becoming the focal point, many of the challenges could be easily dealt with or avoided altogether. What does it mean to respect your spouse in marriage?  It means to respect their feelings.  If you know something in particular upsets your spouse, makes him or her angry or anxious, don’t do it. It also means to respect their time.  Demanding … Continue reading →

Holding a Crown over Your Spouse’s Head

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I think all of us need encouragement now and then and desire to have someone believe in us. It’s nice when a person has faith in my abilities and encourages me even when I’m not so confident. This is what I believe it means to hold a crown over another’s head. You are placing it just a little higher than where they are, giving them room to grow into it. It seems a little easier to be of praise and encouragement toward our friends. We may comment on their thoughtfulness and on their talents. We really ought to be doing … Continue reading →

Honoring Your Mother and Father

I was fortunate enough to be raised in a loving home with both my mom and my dad. It’s not difficult to find ways to honor and respect them today because they were good to us. I know not everyone can say this about their parents. When asked how one honors a mother or father they don’t respect, I had to sit and really think about this one. Commandment number five of the Ten Commandments given by God states in Exodus 20:12 “Honor your father and your mother…” In Ephesians 6:2 furthers the point, “’Honor your father and mother.’ Which … Continue reading →

A “Gold Medal” For Jerry

What do George Washington, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Jackie Robinson, Pope John Paul II, Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz all have in common? They have all been awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for their contributions to American society. And after raising a record breaking $61 million during his annual Labor Day telethon to battle muscular dystrophy earlier this week, actor-comedian Jerry Lewis looks like he may be next in line to receive the prestigious award. Three senators introduced a resolution Wednesday to honor Lewis with the Congressional Gold Medal for his philanthropy and contribution to entertainment. The lawmakers … Continue reading →

Love, Honor, and Cherish

Love, honor, and cherish are such beautiful words, and we readily say them before family, friends, and for people of faith, before God, as we take our marriage vows. Yet, do we really understand the meaning of those words and apply them to our daily lives with our spouses? These are strong words, filled with meaning. If every couple kept these definitions in mind, and actively used them in our relationships, we would all be much happier. Even if we already have happy marriages, there is always room for improvement. We have all heard the saying that love isn’t always … Continue reading →

Romance is in the Air

The worst thing one spouse can do to another is to take them for granted. So one of the best things you can do for your spouse is to keep the fun and the romance in the relationship and the way to do this is to be creative about your date nights and interactions. The following tips can help you create a great atmosphere and romance with each other: You and your spouse can find some spark by: Starlight Picnic – Put together a basket of finger foods, a blanket and a portable music player (MP3 or CD) and take … Continue reading →

Love, Honor & Respect

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It is traditional in the marriage ceremony to make vows to love and honor your husband or wife for all the days of your life. When my husband and I were married, we elected to change the vows ever so slightly – instead of the word obey – we used the phrase: to love, honor and respect each other. Love Love is a term that means something a little different to every person who uses it and hears it. For me, love means to care about every aspect of them. I love the person he is, flaws and all and … Continue reading →

Thank You, Grandpa Moses

Moses Harris tells the story of when he first became engaged to his sweetheart, Fanny Smith. Her father, Thomas Dodd Smith, took Moses aside when they were cutting wood one day. He quietly spoke with his future son-in-law, explaining that he took Moses to be a sober and righteous man. He told him that the true church was not on the face of the earth at that time but that it would come in Moses’ lifetime. He entreated Moses not to forget his wife’s parents when that time came. So important was this message to Thomas Dodd Smith, he repeated … Continue reading →

The Ones Left Behind

I cannot imagine being a military spouse. I cannot imagine being the spouse of a police officer or a fireman. In the last few years, it’s hard not to watch the television and see the stories of soldiers going overseas for months to years at a time. It’s hard not see the stories of the deaths of soldiers, police officers and firemen in the line of duty. It’s hard not to feel compassion and sympathy for those left behind. Yet, no matter how much compassion or sympathy I feel – I cannot imagine being in their position. I would hate … Continue reading →