When your wife does something annoying, do you react or respond? Reaction is about emotion. We react when were moved by things such as fear, pride, and jealousy. Reactions can come from parts of our past we havent dealt with. Reactions are strong, even.

Today I am continuing the series on what Jesus said about being a good husband: You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who... The post Love Your Wife Even

A few weeks ago, when it was really hot (for here) we were on the way to the grocery store and I saw a group of homeless people trying to find shade. I clearly felt God nudge me to get them water. So when... The post Serving Your Wife Changes How You See

Most couples have developed a list of his chores and her chores. Thats great, but dont take something being on her list as meaning you should never do that thing. When she is stressed, busy, or sleep-deprived, its nice to do a few things...The post Do

What do you think you could learn if your wife felt safe telling you her sexual wants, desires, and fears? When I say felt safe I dont necessarily mean youre the problem. Her own fears and upbringing may be the reason she cant tell...The post What M

Recently, Gretchen Rubin of The Happiness Project wrote a post about false choices.Do You Fall into This Happiness Trap? The False Choice. I like the term false choice better than the more commonly used false dichotomy. Regardless of what you call it,

This is another in the What Jesus Said About Being a Good Husband series. Today, Matthew 5:38 and the first part of 39: You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I say...The post Respond With Love When Your Wife In

In yesterdays post, I said, If it makes her happy, thats a good enough reason to put up with it. When I recorded the podcast and spoke that, I wondered what any woman who heard it might think about the idea of their husband...The post Putting Up W

So its almost fall. That means all the fall and winter decorations are about to show up. Pumpkins, ears of corn, snowflakes, wreaths, bows, and who knows what else. Please dont complain about or make fun of your wifes decorating. Encourage her, thank h

Do you have sex at the end of date night? Is that iffy? Does not knowing if sex will happen keep you from being present or from enjoying your time together? What if you had sex at the start of date night? I mean,... The post Should You Have Sex BEFORE Dat