No, this is not about the TV show Army Wives. Rather, I wanted you all to read a good news story. Military Wives Turn to Bible for Marriage Advice is a nice article by Kristin Hall for the Associated Press. So the good news is that when these young wives were challenged they sought help from the only one who counts. Continue reading
Pew Research Center recently released their report on the “State of Marriage based Census and survey data. “In 1960, 72% of all adults ages 18 and older were married; today just 51% are.” One surprising detail is that the trend is across all age groups. The median age of first marriage has also greatly increased, so we will have to wait to see if this is more of a trend to delay marriage. Though from what we have been seeing through our ministries tends to point to a rejection of marriage as an institution. In working with young teen mothers, we are seeing that many are not only saying marriage is not needed for raising a family, but the guy does not even have to be part of the picture. Continue reading
Unless you are still hiding in a bunker from the cold war era, then you have heard about Kim Kardashian. The Washington Post has reported, “Just 10 weeks after their lavish, made-for-TV wedding and less than a month after the wedding special aired, reality starlet Kim Kardashian is canceling her marriage to NBA player Kris Humphries.” She said in a statement. “I had hoped this marriage was forever but sometimes things don’t work out as planned.” Well according to Kim Kardashian forever is 72 days of marriage. Continue reading
A few weeks ago I was traveling with my youngest daughter and we stopped at Arby’s for lunch. On the way out, I overheard a worker talking about running into a friend from high school. The thing she said has been on my heart for this whole time. When the male friend asked if she was married, her response was, “Yes, I’m sad to say.” Continue reading
I recently read the story of Traylor and Melody Lovvorn in Stand Firm. If you are looking for a story of a couple that battled adversity and were able to repair their relationship, then this is a must read story. You can read, listen, or watch their story on their blog, Reflections of a Ragamuffin Grace, Recovery, and the Scandalous Gospel. Continue reading
Dating is important. Just because you have caught each other does not mean that you should stop dating each other. So, in light of the current economic issues, I thought I would share and article from the Living a Better Life Blog.
In a betrayal of marriage and a failure to defend our laws, President Barack Obama concluded, and Attorney General Eric Holder announced, that the administration will not defend the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Albert Mohler writes about this in his article, A Milestone in the Betrayal of Marriage. This is even more evidence that marriage is not only been rejected by society, but is under attack.
See also Heratage Foutation’s Article: Obama Drops Pretense, Administration Will Not Defend DOMA
The FamilyLife’s “Love Like You Mean It” Marriage Cruise was such a success, FamilyLife and Premier Cruises has decided to do another one next year. We had an awesome time and are planning to go again. For pictures of the of the 2011 cruise, check out our FaceBook group. Once again we have a group that can save you currently $200 a couple.
Call 1-800-889-5265 and tell them you are part of Jay Tidwell’s group.
We hope you can attend FamilyLife’s Weekend to Remember marriage getaway. The weekend is relaxing, entertaining, and great for helping you take your marriage to the next level. This event made a huge difference in our marriage and we’ll continue to invite as many friends as possible. It’s a perfect weekend for engaged or married couples. Continue reading
