WIFE MUST HAVES :: LOVES TO LAUGH

The second part of a series on "Must Have" wife characteristics describes the "inside stuff" you need in a marriage that makes you laugh without even a word.

WOMEN :: FIGHTING ADDICTION WITH LOVE
In his recent book SexGod, Rob Bell introduced a concept that I thought was very profound. The concept was pretty simple; Counterattack the addictive sins in our lives, such as lust, overeating, and drugs with a the emotional/physical high of loving others in an extreme, agape-like way.

WOMEN :: LIVING IN REGRET
It was my first day of high school and I walked to the center of campus to meet with my friends, anxious about the beginning of this new chapter of life. I came down the walkways and met up with my friends hanging out over by the side.

WOMEN :: WHY NOT?
Sometimes, I wonder if it is good that I have put so much emphasis on sexual purity. Does it matter that much if we abstain from sexual activity?

WOMEN :: 9 TIPS FOR DOING RELATIONSHIPS PART 2
In part 1 of this article I suggested 4 things a person can do to avoid the suffering and disappointment so many single people experience while dating.

WOMEN :: 9 TIPS FOR DOING RELATIONSHIPS
haven’t dated much; to be honest I’ve hardly dated at all. But it’s not for lack of trying. The good Lord knows how many times I prayed in middle school, asking for the chance to accompany this or that girl to pizza and a movie

WOMEN :: SEX IS GOOD; p.s. EVEN FOR CHRISTIANS
Christians, eat, drink, move, walk breathe…and my goodness they even have sex. I can’t tell you how completely awkward many women claim their first few years of their sex life is because, they ran so far from their sexuality they didn’t know how to let it out of the box, myself included.

WOMEN :: RUN FROM SEXUAL SIN
Our enemy wants to destroy our integrity. One of the chief weapons he uses to attack us is sexual temptation. We live in a culture that is obsessed with sensuality and sex. We as men need to have our survival kit ready in order to withstand the attack and retain our integrity.

WOMEN :: TRANSFORMER PT 2
Men, the message is clear. You must never criticize your spouse for being without form or void; just reshape what she contains by using words as seeds.

WOMEN :: TRANSFORMERS; EVERY MAN'S DUTY
A man must accept the fact that he is the transformer that adjusts the love current. A problem occurs when love is used or treated like a direct current as opposed to an alternating one. A direct current is like a battery in a flashlight. You push the flashlight on and it provides light as long as the batteries are strong.

WOMEN :: RED FLAGS
There are lots of other red flags to consider, but these are some of the most important ones. Pay attention, if something seems odd, it probably is.

WOMEN :: THE ISSUE NO ONE WANTS TO TALK ABOUT
I remember when I was fourteen years old. I went through an experience that was life changing. Honestly, I thought I was the only one on the face of this planet that did what I did and I felt an overwhelming guilt I had never felt before.

WOMEN :: EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS
I used to only be willing to date girls that were 5'1-5'6, they needed to be lean, preferably a size 4ish, or maybe smaller. They had to be stunning. Why would I only date model-looking girls? Because I would feel validated if I had an EXTRA hot girlfriend. I

WOMEN :: LOOKING BACK
Recently, I sat back and thought about some of the girls that I have dated in the past. How did I treat them? I may have some apologizing to do...

WOMEN :: HARDWORK...THEY WEREN'T LYING
“Relationships are hard work. For years I had heard that expression, but in my youthful wisdom I never believed it. I thought that if I found the right woman, love would flow out of me....

WOMEN :: THE GIFT OF SINGLENESS
heard a great sermon once about the ‘gift of marriage’; this is a gift that I have not yet been blessed with. The same sermon also referred to the ‘gift of a period of singleness’: this I have received, but struggle with daily.

WOMEN :: NOTHING TO FEAR
For men, the fear of rejection can drive him into a cold sweat and make him afraid to make eye contact with a woman, let alone talk to her. This fear runs deep and may go all the way back to our tribal roots.

WOMEN :: TOP 3
It would have been much easier had Adam not messed things up with Eve. So here we are giving our best shot at the greatest creatures on earth, women. Learn what the "new" Adams are doing and suggest doing to get their Eve, and keep them happy.

WOMEN :: THE DEVIL'S WEDGE
The plain truth is, I screwed up my walk with the Lord once I crossed over that line in the sand moving into the dark world of porn and sexual sin.

WOMEN :: THEY LOVE ME
It seems to me that Jesus and the Apostles rather enjoyed their nick names. They weren’t the sort of nick names that my buddies and I give each other, but they are actually cool names. Nothing like Stinky or Booger, but rather names like Rock, Sons of Thunder...

WOMEN :: "THE ONE"
One of the most damaging myths in the dating world, is one of scarcity. Scarcity tells us that there is “THE ONE� and I must find her.

WOMEN :: A CALL TO CHIVALRY PT 3
Women want to be romanced, elevated, reassured, loved, and cherished.

WOMEN :: A CALL TO CHIVALRY PART 2

Some men don’t understand women, simply don’t take the time to try to, or, they simply don’t care. Even the most accomplished “First Knight� will make a serious blunder, without even trying, at times.

WOMEN :: DATING MY WIFE
I have only been married less then 10 months. Ok, ok, I do admit, I am a romantic and yes I KNOW the exact duration or our marriage--9 months and 10 days--but who is counting, right? I am.

WOMEN :: A CALL TO CHIVALRY PART 1Does the very idea of chivalry seem outdated and irrelevant to your life today? Quite the contrary. Many if not all of the principles of the knightly “Code of Chivalry� are as relevant for men today as they were centuries ago.

WOMEN :: 5 PHRASES THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR CHILD'S LIFE
Parenthood can be confusing for guys. It seems that motherhood is almost instinctive for most women, but experience seems to teach most men how to be fathers.

WOMEN :: IS ADULTERY MEANS FOR DIVORCE?
There seems to be a widespread misconception in the Church and among Christians in general regarding adultery and divorce.

WOMEN :: WHERE DO BROKEN HEARTS GO?
We all have had a love that fell apart and left us hurting worse than we ever thought possible. For me, there was more than one and each time, it hurt and I handled it badly. From lashing out irrationally, retaliating irresponsibly, and dwelling uncontrollably on a love that was gone.

WOMEN :: DATING NEVER ENDS
As men, we get wrapped up in so many different things and we forget that we have to show our wives and girlfriends that we cherish them. Our schedules are overly packed with work, duties at the church, family, and other day to day responsibilities to the point that we take for granted the woman in our lives.

WOMEN :: A PRODIGAL STORY PART 4
This is the final piece of a 4 part series from Rev. Zimmer's book Prodigal Daze, dealing with the depth of addiction and depression.

WOMEN :: A PRODIGAL STORY PT III
Today when I look back, I am simply humbled and awed with how longsuffering God was toward me throughout the years when I prayed for forgiveness and returned to the sin.

WOMEN :: A PRODIGAL STORY PART 2
WARNING, THIS IS A TRUE STORY, WITH GRAPHIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE STRONG HOLDS OF PORNOGRAPHY, AND MAY NOT BE SUITED FOR YOUNG READERS. PLEASE BE ADVISED.

WOMEN :: A PRODIGAL STORY
I had become confused and frustrated as I continually allowed myself to be tossed back and forth by a spirit of sin that I desperately wanted to send back to hell.

WOMEN :: THE BRAVEHEART FACTOR
Love is a battle, and you my friend, are William Wallace. Fight, dive in front of the bullet. Your bullet may be forgetting yourself long enough to meet your bride’s needs, or taking time to really listen to what she is communicating.

WOMEN :: RESISTING SEXUAL TEMPTATION
Perhaps the most difficult temptation comes in Genesis 39 when Potiphar’s wife incessantly tempts Joseph.

UNDERSTAND YOUR SEXUAL HISTORY
Have you ever thought about your sexual history? I believe this is a very important question. Perhaps it’s an unsettling inquiry for a few of you, but it’s certainly one that’s worthy of at least a little bit of your serious contemplation.

WIFE MUST HAVES :: TRAIT 1 = EASY TO PLEASE
When looking for a spouse, I believe one of the biggest questions to ask is :: Where are her standards and expectations, and is she easy to please?

WOMEN :: 10 CREATIVE GIFTS FOR HER

Although material "stuff" does nothing for the kingdom of heaven, a creative gift can show your significant other you care.

WOMEN :: IS WAITING FOR SEX WORTH IT?

Deciding whether or not to wait for sex is one of those things you can’t have both ways. It’s either all or nothing. This is why we rely so heavily on what others say on the subject.

WOMEN :: SEATS FOR TWO
A movie is one of the most illogical places to go on a date; for one, a date is meant to allow two people to talk and get to know each other, and two, lets face it, movies are getting less and less appropriate, even for adults.

WOMEN :: PARENTHESIS
Signed on the bottom of our anniversary card from my mother this year it read “ Love, Mom and (dad)�. It struck me as I saw his name there in parenthesis for the first time. It really is true, he is no longer with us in the flesh….but his love I feel everyday.

WOMEN :: KEYS TO HER HEART
Here are some down-to-earth, black-and-white suggestions that can really improve your relationship. With just a little effort, you’ll be surprised at the difference you can make!

5 TIPS FOR YOUNG FATHERS
Becoming a father will most certainly change more about you, your relationships and perspectives than any other event in your life. As my seventh child has just joined our merry band I will attempt to share a bit of brotherly advice...

LOVE HER AS CHRIST LOVES THE CHURCH PT.3
Spiritual Leadership :: By guiding our families away from trouble or danger and guiding them into holy fulfillment and life, we show our wives that we care about them wholly.

WOMEN :: LOVE HER AS CHRIST LOVES THE CHURCH PT 2
Most of the time, when we hear the phrase “give up your life�, it conjures up images of jumping in front of our wife to stop a bullet shot by an insane gunman. The problem is that the phrase has more meaning to it than this act of chivalry that most of us will never face.

WOMEN :: LOVE HER AS CHRIST LOVES THE CHURCH PT 1
How will you decide to weather the storms that sneak into your marriage or dating relationship?

WOMEN :: STEWARDSHIP OF US
Our relationships are not our own. Like every good thing we enjoy, they are on loan to us from God. Let us be good stewards of one of the most precious gifts we have been given: each other.

WOMEN :: THE TOILET LID
Marriage adjustments, new toilet rules and an eternity perspective on love. Take it for what it's worth, and learn from it what you can. Women, there's nothin like em!

WHERE HAVE THE BUTTERFLIES GONE?
A recently married man reflects on the in's and out's of marriage. These are his musings.... Part 1

WOMEN :: SIMPLE REMINDERS OF HOW TO TREAT A LADY
These little acts of chivalry are common knowledge, but putting them to practice consistantly is a hurdle for every man.

GROW UP, SHE DESERVES A MAN
If I was Jewish, I’d have become a man at 13. How many of us had ANY significant responsibility at 13? How many of us are 20+ and still take laundry home? How many of us are still in debt, let alone financially independent? We owe to women and ourselves to grow up!

ROLES ARE FOR ACTORS
The truth about headship. Roles are not one size fits all, so let God lead your relationships functionality.

LUSTPROOF YOUR MARRIAGE
Lust doesn't disappear when you get married, you better deal with it now. Here is how.

WOMEN :: DO YOU KNOW HER SPENDING HABITS?
If You Don’t Know About Her Money, You Don’t Know Her: 10 Questions to Ask Before Marriage...

DIE TO SELF :: SELFISHNESS IN MARRIAGE

On the surface, nothing is wrong with ESPN or computer gaming, but I was sowing a seed of selfishness in my marriage as so many often do. I was telling my wife this; “I will seek to please myself...

5 THINGS TO DO BEFORE KIDS
Couples considering adding on to their family might want to consider doing a few things before every facet of their lives will be affected by this little bundle of energy. RELATED ARTICLES: Freedom from Lust II 10 Creative Dates

EYE EXAM :: IS SHE THE APPLE OF YOUR EYE?
If you have a significant other or if you are interested in a girl, make sure she passes this test, before you move to the next stage. Take the Eye Exam..

10 WAYS TO CONNECT WITH YOUR SPOUSE
Making your marriage a priority in your life can take practice, but is essential in creating a strong, healthy bond. The Following are a few things to get you started: Related Articles Love your Wife Checklist II 10 Creative Dates

FREEDOM IN CHRIST
Is the Christian’s only hope modern psychology and counseling when it comes to lust or other addictions? Isn't there more for us?

SURVEY SAYS: CHRISTIAN WOMEN HAPPY, MEN NOT SO HAPPY
When surveyed, Christian women express higher levels of marital satisfaction than any other...

PLEASE TRY ON THE SILVER ARMOR
Prince Charming is out there. He is somewhere inside Christian men. They just have to let him out.
Related Articles:Are you a Bad Boy? II 001 :: The Romantic

LOVE YOUR WIFE CHECKLIST
Yeah, Yeah, guys this is not rocket science but try following through on these steps and your bride will feel like a princess.

10 CREATIVE DATES
Here are ten creative dates you can consider because “dinner and a movie� just doesn’t cut it anymore.

001 :: The Romantic
Stereotypes for “the perfect man� do exist, and they are almost impossible to live up to.

BAD BOYS :: WE ARE THE REBELS
Girls like bad boys. Here are 8 ways to be "bad" in a good way.

5 THINGS CHRISTIAN WOMEN WANT IN A SOULMATE
Fellas, get out your notepads and pens, you're about to learn somthin! Settle down, 6-pack abs didn't make the list.

SINGLENESS IS AN OPPORTUNITY, NOT A CURSE

Where is my soulmate? Will I be married before I am 30? Has God forgot about me? Whoa, slow down, there are better things to do!
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