Sunday, December 29, 2013

ONE HUNDRED!!!

100. Strive to be creative and energetic in meeting each other's needs...
...never stop working on your marriage!!!

Ninety-nine

99. Brush up on your manners...
...recommit to appreciating and honoring each other.

Sunday, December 22, 2013

Sunday, December 15, 2013

Ninety-six

96. Laziness has no place in any marriage...
...stay mentally connected with your spouse's needs.

Ninety-five

95. A double-date is fine here or there...
...however, exclusive one-on-one time is more important.

Ninety-four

94. Sometimes your day may not be going according to "plan"...
...however, "plan" for it not to affect your marriage.

Ninety-three

93. Look for ways to invest in your marriage...
...books, conferences, date nights, or even a needed vacation.

Sunday, December 1, 2013

Ninety-two

92. Share with your spouse three things about them you are thankful for...
...things like how thoughtful or generous they are; or even their beauty or rugged good looks.

Ninety-one

91. Create a Thanksgiving book together documenting what you're thankful for...
... you will be surprised each year how truly blessed you are.

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Ninety

90. Providing for your family means more than just money...
...you must also provide time to connect with your spouse and help out where needed.

Eighty-nine

89. Catch yourself before you complain about your spouse to others...
...boast about them and build them up instead.

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Eighty-eight

88. Inside your smart, secure wife lives a little girl who deeply needs to know that you find her beautiful...
...and that you only have eyes for her.

Eighty-seven

87. Assume the best about your spouse...
...giving the "benefit of the doubt" can help avoid strife in your marriage.

Sunday, November 10, 2013

Eighty-six

86. Husbands, your wife will never feel "permanently loved"...
...you have to show her daily that you'd choose her all over again.

Eighty-five

85. Wives, your love is not enough...
...respect means more to him than even your affection.

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Eighty-four

84. Husbands, you'll get to have a homework assignment involving sex...
...if you join your wife at the "Rock Your Marriage" conference.

Eighty-three

83. Wives, if you want to enjoy a special time with your husband and go home with a free gift...
...encourage your husband to take you to the "Rock Your Marriage" conference.


Sunday, October 27, 2013

Eighty-two

82. Strengthen your marriage spiritually...
...by simply having devotion time together.

Eighty-one

81. Marriage is full of every blessing you can ever hope for...
...but it can only be released as you're willing to server your spouse.

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Eighty

80. If you're the financial Nazi in your household...
...let your spouse have some spending money every now & then.

Seventy-nine

79. If you have young children, teach them to respect a closed door...
...and by all means lock them out if you have to.

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Seventy-eight

78. You can never make your spouse be perfect...
...however, God made them perfect for you.

Seventy-seven

77. Don't be your spouse's auto correct...
...unless they ask you for the correction specifically.

Sunday, October 6, 2013

Seventy-six

76. A little competitiveness in your marriage is okay...
...just don't forget you're on the same team.

Seventy-five

75. Learn to put the phones away...
...start by banning them at dinner time.

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Seventy-four

74. Don't let past relationships or crushes creep into your marriage...
...Douse that old flame!

Seventy-three

73. Plan special time with your spouse somewhere new...
...adventures are needed to make life interesting.

Sunday, September 22, 2013

Seventy-two

72. Take good mental notes throughout the year for things your spouse likes...
...you don't want to panic at the last minute for a birthday or Christmas gift.

Seventy-one

71. If your last romantic memory is far off in the past...
...make a new one quick!

Sunday, September 15, 2013

Seventy

70. Family dinners together should be a priority...
...even if it's just you two.

Sixty-nine

69. Brag about your spouse to other people...
...don't shy away from telling the world why you married them.

Sunday, September 8, 2013

Sixty-eight

68. If you have kids or plan to in the future...
...let them see daily that their parents are forever in love.

Sixty-seven

67. Don't focus on all the bad things your spouse does...
...instead focus on their great qualities.

Sunday, September 1, 2013

Sixty-six

66. Instead of defending yourself in an argument...
...the simple words, "I'm sorry I was wrong" become the ultimate argument-ender.

Sixty-five

65. If you feel like you are not connecting well with your spouse...
...have more sex!

Sunday, August 25, 2013

Sixty-four

64. If your spouse feels overloaded and busy...
...pitch in where you can with the kids, bills, housework, etc. to help give them some relief.

Sixty-three

63. Don't be too busy to spend time with each other...
...you are the only ones who make your schedule - so make the time!

Sunday, August 18, 2013

Sixty-two

62. Take advice from long-time married couples...
...Their experience is unmatched and can help improve your marriage.

Sixty-one

61. Stop constantly hurting the one you love...
...it's really hard to love & get close to a cactus.

Sunday, August 11, 2013

Sixty

60. Dress up nice for your spouse once in a while...
...they'll notice when you put forth an effort.

Fifty-nine

59. Never open up the marriage to outsiders...
...block them from your eyes, your mind, & especially your bedroom!

Sunday, August 4, 2013

Fifty-eight

58. Don't be vulgar, disgusting, or rude around your wife...
...she married a man not a pig.

Fifty-seven

57. If your church is cool enough to have events for married couples...
...make every effort to attend.

Sunday, July 28, 2013

Fifty-six

56. "Somebody" didn't take out the trash, "somebody" didn't wash the clothes...
...Keep the "3rd person" out of your marriage!

Fifty-five

55. Take time to understand your spouse's love language...
...and become fluent by speaking it every day.

Sunday, July 21, 2013

Fifty-four

54. It's a real mood killer to spend so much time in the bathroom...
...guys on your phones & tablets and girls getting your hair and make-up just perfect.

Fifty-three

53. Never view buying your wife flowers as a waste of money...
...view it as an investment in telling her how much you love her.

Sunday, July 14, 2013

Fifty-two

52. If there's something you do that annoys your spouse...
...STOP DOING IT!!!

Fifty-one

51. Don't blame life's disappointments & failures on your spouse...
...instead lean on them for strength when life gets tough.

Sunday, July 7, 2013

Fifty

50. Half way is a great place to meet...
...when you and your spouse disagree.

Forty-nine

49. Don't compare your spouse to anyone else...
...it's an awful feeling not to measure up.

Sunday, June 30, 2013

Forty-eight

48. Just because your favorite sports team loses...
...doesn't mean you can mistreat your spouse.

Forty-seven

47. Continue to find ways to help build your spouse's self esteem...
...if not, be careful because someone else will.

Friday, June 28, 2013

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Sunday, June 23, 2013

Forty-six

46. Even if you make more money than your spouse...
...you should never make them feel inferior.

Forty-five

45. I'm tired...
...is not an excuse to turn down intimacy with your spouse.

Sunday, June 16, 2013

Forty-four

44. It doesn't matter who is right or wrong...
...peace in your marriage is more important.

Forty-three

43. Don't purposely be sneaky with your shopping...
...unless it's a surprise gift for your spouse.

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Forty-two

42. TRUST is essential in marriage...
...don't lose YOURS with your spouse.

Forty-one

41. Have some control over your emotions...
...it's okay to vent at times, but don't unload so much that you completely bury your spouse.

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Forty

40. Once a year spend time together setting family, spiritual, & financial goals...
...this will help you be on the same page and minimize confusion & chaos.

Thirty-nine

39. Learn to receive gracefully from your spouse...
...whether it's a gift, a hug, or even a compliment.

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Thirty-eight

38. Don't let your job ruin your marriage...
...leave work at WORK!

Thirty-seven

37. Don't maintain unrealistic expectations for your spouse...
...allow them to be human & make mistakes just as you do.

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Thirty-six

36. Movie nights can be so much fun...
...they're even possible at home after the kids go to bed.

Thirty-five

35. Be a good listener...
...try not to cut your spouse off while they are talking.

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Thirty-four

34. Take time to talk with your spouse...
...maybe go for a nice walk after dinner one night.

Thirty-three

33. A nag is ugly...
...stay beautiful in your husband's eyes.

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Thirty-two

32. Never complain about your spouse's driving...
...cars today may be equipped with passenger ejector seats.

Thirty-one

31. DON'T YELL!...
...it not only hurts ears, but it also breaks hearts.

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Thirty

30. Treat your spouse to a nice massage...
...make it fancy with candles, music, lotion, wooden spoon karate chops, & rolling Tonka trucks.

Twenty-nine

29. Demanding words alone cannot make your spouse change...
...but speaking in love & standing in faith through prayer yields the best results.

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Twenty-eight

28. Your financial situation is not the barometer for your marriage...
...ride the highs & lows together.

Twenty-seven

27. Sex is a gift in marriage...
...God wants you both to be spoiled!

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Twenty-six

26. View home movies or photo albums together...
...a stroll down memory lane can be a nice trip.

Twenty-five

25. Don't waste your time & energy fighting each other...
...but if you do insist on fighting then try fighting naked.

Sunday, April 7, 2013

Twenty-four

24. The tongue is a powerful thing...
...even the smallest positive or negative comment can have a huge impact.

Twenty-three

23. Even if your spouse snores, hogs the covers, or makes your mad...
...sleep with them in the same bed anyway.

Sunday, March 31, 2013

Twenty-two

22. Take the day off from work to care for your sick spouse...
...studies show you can miraculously improve their health by dressing up like a doctor or nurse.

Twenty-one

21. Don't let children or family trigger arguments between you & your spouse...
...think to yourselves, "It's us two against the world."

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Twenty

20. Remember how you won your spouse's heart...
...like holding hands, holding doors open, and holding in burps & farts.

Nineteen

19. Stay active together...
...by exercising, playing a sport, or simply go walking.

Sunday, March 17, 2013

Eighteen

18. Instead of sleeping in on a lazy Saturday...
...surprise your spouse with breakfast in bed.

Seventeen

17. Worship together, pray together, & read the Bible together...
...agree to put God first in your marriage.

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Sixteen

Encourage your spouse to dream BIG...
...BIG dreams shouldn't be forgotten just because you're working, married, and have kids.

Fifteen

15. Dance with your spouse...
...somehow even your very own kitchen can transform into the perfect dance floor.

Fourteen

14. Balance home chores between yourselves...
...husbands can do dishes & laundry, while wives mow & change the oil in the car.

Thirteen

13. Maintain close physical contact with your spouse...
...you're less likely to fight, while you're hugging & kissing one another.

Sunday, February 24, 2013

Twelve

12. It's okay to be silly and tease each other...
... as long as you are laughing together, not at one another.

Eleven

11. Don't say hurtful things about your spouse's family...
... even if you think they deserve it.

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Ten

10. Place hidden notes for your spouse to find...
... in the car, with their lunch, next to the bed, an elaborate message mowed in the lawn.

Nine

9. Set financial goals together...
... keep in mind it's not "my money" or "your money"...it's "our money".

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Eight

8. Everyday make your spouse laugh...
...marriage should be fun, right?

Friday, February 8, 2013

Seven

7. Don't let special holidays pass by without doing something nice for your spouse...
...think outside the box...or use that box and put something nice in it.

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Six

6. Never go to bed angry...
...one of you may not wake up in the morning.

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Five

5. Prepare or go out for your spouse's favorite food...
...even if you don't like it yourself.

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Four

4. Plan a date night in advance...
... while heading out don't just ask, "So where to?"

Three

3. Instead of your usual large T-shirt and sweatpants...
...try wearing something special to bed.

Two

2. Be your spouse's loudest cheerleader...
...drowning out the negative voices including their own.

One

1. Show an interest in the things your spouse enjoys...
...like maybe sports, hunting, ... or even shopping.