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My relationship with my in-laws definitely started out in a strange place. When my wife and I started dating, she had been a member of the church for just over 2 years, and her conversion to the church had caused quite a rift in their family. Her parents and grandparents were deeply hurt by herContinue reading “In-Laws & Outlaws”

A few years ago, I found myself sitting in another miserable and seemingly pointless meeting. I’ve been part of the executive team at a consulting agency for the past 4 years, and we had been meeting weekly to discuss items related to our business. After a few months, I realized that these meetings had gottenContinue reading “Partnership In Marriage”

This has been such an interesting topic to read about this week. I especially enjoyed reading Brotherson’s article “Fulfilling the Sexual Stewardship in Marriage.” He brought up some very interesting points on what it means to fulfill this stewardship. He taught that in life we’re given many different stewardships. Our jobs, our callings, our families,Continue reading “Stewardships”

Rather than act as a careful investor, happy marriage partners throw open the doors of the storehouse and give kindness, help, and goodness.” (Gottman, 107) How can we throw open the doors of kindness and goodness? It starts with us. I think the most applicable and accurate statement made by Gottman in his book isContinue reading “Are Great Things Ever…Easy?”

Turning toward one another in marriage is a lifelong pursuit. This scripture in Doctrine and Covenants really impressed me. D&C 64:33 “Wherefore, be not weary in well-doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great.” A marriage take time, care, love, patience andContinue reading “Turning Towards”

Marriage is the utlimate proving grounds to becoming more like God. When I was younger, I remember listening to my parents argue a lot. I also thought to myself, “Geez, i’m never going to argue, yell at, or complain about my wife!”  Little did I know, that marriage really does test your patience, temper, andContinue reading “Cherishing & Choosing”

This week, as we’ve learned more about marriage, i’ve thought alot about the marriages i’ve seen as I’ve grown up. First, I think of my parents. I think that my parents are generally happy people. However, they are very different from eachother. Earlier on in their marriage, and when I was younger, life was definitelyContinue reading “The Natural Man (Mosiah 3:19)”

This week, I was really impressed by the article, “Covenant Marriage” by Elder Bruce C. Haven. From this reading i’ve leaerned a few new things about how to make my marriage more of a covenant marriage, and less like a contractual one. Elder Haven states, “Marriage is by nature a covenant, not just a privateContinue reading “From Honeymoons to Honey-do’s”

In his 2014 BYU Address, Elder Nelson stated something that really impressed me. I’ve oftentimes been asked, or even wondered myself, “Is it really that big of a deal for gay marriage to be legalized?” “Why do you care?” “How does that affect you?” I believe President Nelson’s statement perfectly clarifies what my answer wouldContinue reading “Defending the Definition of Marriage”

President Kimball once stated, “ …only those who believe deeply and actively in the family will be able to preserve their families in the midst of the gathering evil around us.”  For as long as I can remember, I can recall hearing at home, in church, and amongst family and friends that there’s an “attackContinue reading “Week 1: Marriage Trends”