perseverance

Are You Really in Love? How to Measure (and Improve) Love

A Checklist to Measure Love The Apostle Paul gave us a checklist for measuring love in a beautiful passage that is often read at weddings.  It is worth reviewing whenever you face a relationship challenge. I suggest you read it, however, not with an eye to how your lover is failing you, but mostly with […]

Marriage is Supposed to be a Struggle?!

Despite all the romantic hopes everyone harbors about finding a soul mate or perfect match, the reality of human nature is that we are all imperfect and therefore imperfectly compatible. But while every marriage is a marriage headed toward conflicts, perseverance in marriage serves both oneself and one’s spouse precisely because, like physical exercise, it strengthens us by working on our weak spots. In short, perseverance will make both you and your spouse better people . . . at least if you have enough humility to be willing to change and improve.

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