It sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? I mean, asking one question to stop a spat with my spouse? How could it be true? But, according to the research, it is true. Amazingly, you don’t even ask this question of your spouse. You ask it of yourself! And, according to research completed in...

Grace

November 6, 2017

8 comments

A Funny Happened on the Way to the…Donut?

by John Salmon

Twenty-seven years ago I found a beautiful woman standing between me and a cream-filled chocolate-iced donut. She began to talk with me and I, with one eye still on “my” donut, spoke with her. Ironically, I enjoyed the conversation even more than the donut. Two years later, we married. This month, we celebrate a joyous...

-Read More-

Celebration

dreams gratitude marriage play

October 23, 2017

0 comment

Improve Your Marriage with One Simple, Daily Activity

by John Salmon

I love being married. I find more joy and happiness, adventure and excitement, joy and contentment, even fun and ecstasy with my wife than I could have ever imagined. But, let’s face it. Marriage is not all fun and games. It’s not always easy. I also experience irritations and frustrations in my marriage that impact...

-Read More-

Grace Honor

commitment conflict marriage prayer trust

October 9, 2017

0 comment

With An Eye to the Future

by John Salmon

One of my daughter’s dearest friends (and a close family friend as well) got married in September. They arranged a beautiful wedding and reception. There were two unique aspects of their wedding that revealed their hearts and the direction of their life together. First, they invited all of us to not only witness their marriage...

-Read More-

Celebration

giving love marriage priorities sacrifice

August 28, 2017

0 comment

The Happiness of Quadrupling Your Salary

by John Salmon

Imagine getting called into your boss’s office the moment you walk into work. Hesitantly, you enter her office and sit down. Butterflies flit about in your stomach as your boss, with a very serious look in her eyes, leans forward to say, “I am so pleased with your work that I decided to quadruple your...

-Read More-

Celebration Honor

gratitude happiness hugs marriage politeness

July 24, 2017

3 comments

The T.A.P. Garden Could Save Your Marriage

by John Salmon

A couple of friends recently went to Haiti with Team Tassy to “Run Across Haiti.” His wife sent beautiful pictures and wonderful descriptions of the work they did while in Haiti. One post in particular caught my attention. I wanted to share it with you. With her permission (thank you Kristen Mauclair), here it is…a...

-Read More-

Celebration Honor

attention commitment intimacy marriage patience time

July 3, 2017

0 comment

Aww, That’s So Cute!!

by John Salmon

Did you ever watch and listen to a group of teen women (or any age really) looking at pictures of puppies, bunnies, or babies? Each picture is followed by the unsolicited chorus of “Aww, that’s so cute.” If you’ve never had that experience, stop by my house sometime and watch my daughter looking at pictures. ...

intimacy marriage

A Provocative Secret for a More Satisfying Sex Life

by John Salmon

I am amazed at society’s obsessive search for a satisfying sex life. Well…I’m not surprised people want a great sex life; but I am surprised about the focus of that search for a great sex life. The main thrust of society’s search for a satisfying sex life remains focused on the physical aspects of sex—the...

-Read More-

Celebration

admiration adoration compliment marriage sexual intimacy

May 20, 2017

0 comment

The Power of Action

by John Salmon

My family likes to tease me…sometimes. It’s all in love and we all have fun…. Nonetheless, they like to mess with me. Don’t feel bad; I do give them reason. For instance, they tease me when I announce “I’m going to bed” but remain seated in the family room talking and watching TV. After a...

-Read More-

Honor

character influence intimacy marriage trust

May 15, 2017

2 comments

A Math Equation to Save Your Marriage (& it’s not new math!)

by John Salmon

I have a friend who loves math. Me? …Not so much. But, I love this equation. It is practical and user friendly. Anyone can do it and the results are amazing. Here it is: 10 X 32 + 1 = A More Intimate Marriage! This formula will do wonders for your marriage. Let me explain...

-Read More-

Honor

admiration adoration intimacy marriage

Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

One Simple Question to Stop the Marital Spat

A Funny Happened on the Way to the…Donut?

Improve Your Marriage with One Simple, Daily Activity

With An Eye to the Future

The Happiness of Quadrupling Your Salary

The T.A.P. Garden Could Save Your Marriage

Aww, That’s So Cute!!

A Provocative Secret for a More Satisfying Sex Life

The Power of Action

A Math Equation to Save Your Marriage (& it’s not new math!)