by Harold & Bette Gillogly We all came into marriage with expectations — some realistic, some not so realistic. “My wife ought to be like Carol Brady.” “My husband ought to be like Ozzie Nelson.” “And my children ought to be like Beaver Cleaver.” But soon after the vows are said, reality sets in. REALITY […]
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Lessons We Learned From Skunks
Persevering Love Tough Timesby Harold and Bette Gillogly Some years ago we lived in a remote mountain community in Southern California. There were lots of critters up there – some of them real pesky – and we had some hair-raising experiences with a few of them. But come to think of it, that’s better than tail-raising experiences, being […]
How to Divorce Proof Your Marriage
Persevering Love Spiritual Intimacy Thinking PitfallsDo you want to divorce proof your marriage? Do you desire a marriage bond that will stay strong and secure, no matter what trials come your way? Would you like to make sure you never end up like….? Then read on, because we have discovered “the secret” of how to divorce proof a marriage. Just […]
Ministry vs. Manipulation
Anger Issues Persevering LoveMinistry is our commitment to love in shoe leather. When we minister to our mate, we are focusing on them and their needs. This is not an easy calling. It’s much easier to focus on our own needs and try to manipulate our partner into meeting them. But every Christian spouse has been called to […]
