Marriage
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Saying “No” for a Reason
There is an old principle that I have heard, I suppose, for my entire life, but it has never really sunk in until recently. Or, maybe, to put it a better way, I knew the principle but did not live it out in practice. I’ll share what that principle is in a moment. But, first, a couple of personal anecdotes that provide the backdrop to this article. I was asked a short time ago to take part in something I had done before. Most wouldn’t consider it a big thing, and it would have probably only taken a couple of hours each week on average (something like that, anyway). It…
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One Gift You Can’t Wrap
We are trying to do better this year about buying our Christmas gifts earlier. We hope to get most–if not all–of them bought and wrapped in just the next few days. (We’ll see if that actually happens!) The “hurry and hustle” of this season of the year is real, but we would rather “hurry” now than be totally scrambling later on. And that hints at where I want to go in this brief article. For many of us, there is so much to do this time of year (and always). On top of the usual work and school things and regular activities (haircuts, dental appointments, etc.) there is shopping to…
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Episode 164: Tough Talk about Trusting Your Husband [Podcast]
https://media.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/content.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/Legacy_Podcast_164.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS (Player not displaying or working? Click here.) Trusting your husband is something that wives know they should do, but it is not always easy. This week on the podcast, Adam and Leah use an article (linked below) to tackle those times when it is not easy to trust. Link “Husbands and How to Understand Them” [Like Mother, Like Daughter] NOTE: As we say in the podcast, there are some portions of this article that we strongly disagree with, but the overall message is one that is much needed. Find our podcast on… Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher TuneIn Radio RSS
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One Of Life’s Greatest Blessings
I’m spending a lot of time working on lessons for Polishing the Pulpit, which is coming up in a couple of months. Some of my time is spent just sitting and thinking about the topic upon which I have been asked to speak. This week I’ve been thinking, studying, and writing about being an elder’s wife. Now, you may be wondering about the title for this blog post and how it goes along with being an elder’s wife. There are days when I wonder the same thing! After all, it is a fairly difficult position…the wife of a man whose responsibility (along with other men serving in this capacity) is to watch…
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God Is The Third Partner
It was the day I had looked forward to for a long time. After nearly six years of dating and waiting, the special day finally arrived – our wedding day! It wasn’t an elaborate wedding by today’s standards, but it was beautiful and special to us. We stood before my minister, family and friends, and promised to love one another and stay committed to each other for the rest of our lives. We had no idea what the future held, and at that particular time we didn’t care. We just knew we wanted to be together. Having just celebrated our 52nd wedding anniversary, I think I qualify to give some advice…
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Let Marriage be Held in Honor Among…The Spouses
One of the most foundational passages in the entire New Testament concerning marriage is found near the end of Hebrews. After making a powerful argument for the superiority of Jesus, the inspired author turns to various practical matters, many of which deal with our relationships in the church. However, in the midst of these practical commands and admonitions, the writer says, “Let marriage be held in honor among all, and the bed undefiled.” Entire series of sermons could be preached on principles from that one verse, but I want to share one very practical application of it that is too easily overlooked. If marriage is to be held in honor…
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Episode 159: Non-Book Resources to Enrich Your Marriage [Podcast]
https://media.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/content.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/Legacy_Podcast_159.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS (Player not displaying or working? Click here to listen.) Marriages need all the help they can get. In this episode, Adam and Leah share some resources–but “non-book” resources–that can be a great help to any marriage. The list, with some links, is below. The Resources Financial Peace University (or another Christian-based financial course or counselor) Great Smoky Mountain Marriage Retreat Stronger Marriage workshop His Shoes, Her Shoes seminars ReConnect (retreat for preachers and wives) Polishing the Pulpit PTP365 Stronger Marriage podcast ALSO…go on a regular date!!! Find our podcast on… Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher TuneIn Radio RSS
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ReConnect 2022
In 2019, Josh & Amanda Ketchum met Leah and me at a local restaurant and pitched an idea for a retreat designed for preachers and their wives. From that meeting–and about a zillion text messages–ReConnect was born. The first retreat, held that Fall, was very small (six couples attended), but the group that came was deeply encouraged. In 2020, we were not able to have the event due to covid, so the decision was made to have it as soon as we could, and ReConnect moved to Spring, so we could have it in 2021. Attendance went up tremendously, and plans were made to make this an annual event. So,…
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Episode 158: Announcing ReConnect 2022 and Quit Blaming Your Spouse
https://media.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/content.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/Legacy_Podcast_158.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS (Player not displaying or working? Click here to listen.) Adam and Leah introduce you to the plans for ReConnect 2022–the retreat for preachers and wives. Then they take a look at how, too often, a spouse who has cheated blames his/her spouse, but how we each need to quit blaming our spouse and take personal responsibility for our choices. Resource Brad Harrub’s Facebook post Find our podcast on… Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher TuneIn Radio RSS
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Fighting for Your Marriage Sometimes Means Fighting Yourself
We often hear people talking about “fighting for your marriage.” What is typically meant by that is a willingness to do something vital like going to counseling or even moving to get away from a dangerous situation. It usually means that we are willing to do something that is uncomfortable because we know the marriage is worth it. However, too often, one partner is not willing to fight himself/herself to save a marriage. Or, at least, that partner is not willing to fight all the way through. To save a marriage, anything that is standing in the way of a strong marriage should be on the table. For example, if…
