Marriage Category
Seize The Moments
Posted on January 26, 2023 Leave a Comment
Aimée Crosby and I were reminiscing about how it seems like yesterday we just got married. Then, it seems the boys were just born. Now, they are ages 23, 21, 19, and almost 13. Guess we are getting older and those boys are now young men. Honestly, I don’t know how my wife made taking […]
You’re Still The One
Posted on August 23, 2021 Leave a Comment
We started dating 28 years ago. We got married 24 years ago on August 23, 1997. With each year that passes I only grow to love her more. Time has proven I’ve just been blessed to call her my wife. She always loves me unconditionally. Yet, she keeps me humble and accountable. She has the […]
My Forever Valentine
Posted on February 14, 2021 Leave a Comment
The longer you’ve been with someone the more you actually learn about love. Love is not a feeling that just comes and goes. Love is not just a few voiced vows and then everything is happily ever after. Love is a daily decision to say “I do” for the rest of your life. For better […]
Everyone Needs A Aimee
Posted on August 23, 2020 Leave a Comment
We’ve now been married 23 years and started dating 27 years ago. Like a bottle of fine wine my wife has only gotten better with time. Our four boys adore her and I don’t deserve her. Even still God has blessed me with a beautiful woman who always stays by my side. Through the good, […]
49 Years Of Saying I Do
Posted on June 11, 2020 Leave a Comment
Forty nine years ago two special people said “I do” to each other. This was no light hearted ceremony of exchanged vows. They both promised a lifetime of love to one another. Their love has proven true for better or worse. Their love still remains in sickness and in health. They started out just a […]
Better Late Than Never
Posted on March 20, 2020 Leave a Comment
My wife and I are in the 27th year of getting to know one another. This is our 23rd year of marriage after dating four years prior. She’s been a near perfect wife most of our journey together. On the other hand I’ve always had perfect intentions. However, my actions and words have not always […]
Opposites Do Attract
Posted on January 25, 2020 Leave a Comment
I’m very public. She’s very private. I want everything done now. She’s extremely patient. I like things simple. She thinks outside the box. I live in the spotlight. She’s busy behind the scenes. I stay busy outside the home. She stays focused on our home. I’m called to be a pastor. She and her support […]
Her Love Carries Me
Posted on January 6, 2020 Leave a Comment
This woman by my side is something special. Her love looks beyond my many imperfections. Morning, day and night she seeks to love me for better or worse. There’s no way our marriage is still standing without her unconditional love and unwavering commitment. There’s no way I’m still standing if she hadn’t carried me through […]
Every Time She’s Gone
Posted on October 5, 2019 Leave a Comment
My wife is presently away on a women’s retreat in Pigeon Forge, TN. She along with several ladies from our church are hoping to get spiritually renewed and refreshed. Personally, I’m ecstatic that my wife is getting this long overdue time away. I can’t think of anyone I know more deserving. This woman lives unselfishly […]
3 Reasons Marriages Struggle
Posted on July 17, 2019 Leave a Comment
This August my wife and I will have been married 22 years. We started dating 26 years ago. I thought we would’ve mastered this marriage thing by now. The truth is it’s always a challenge. Loving one another is easy. Learning how to do so in an understanding way is a constant roller coaster. I’ve […]
She Is Usually Right
Posted on June 22, 2019 Leave a Comment
What I’m about to say is not always the case. I do believe it’s the case for anyone married to an unselfish, unconditionally loving and very discerning women. This for sure describes the woman I’ve called my wife for nearly twenty three years. I may not always like or want to accept what she says […]
A God Written Love Story
Posted on April 27, 2019 Leave a Comment
She was still in high school and I was just beginning college. We only knew each other in passing from being in high school together a couple years. Plus, I was two grades ahead of her. She was a cheerleader and I was on the football team. However, I really can’t think of one moment […]
We All Need A Valentine
Posted on February 14, 2019 2 Comments
As Valentines Day approaches my gut tells me that somebody feels a little less loved. Whether it be because you’ve not yet found your true earthly love. Or for some reason you’ve lost your once true love. I know there are no words that heal a broken heart. I know we all have the need […]
Characteristics Of A Great Woman
Posted on December 15, 2018 Leave a Comment
We’ve been together for over twenty five years. After dating four years we got married on August 23, 1997. It has been twenty one of the best years of my life. I’ve never experienced one day of loneliness since we said “I Do.” I’ve never regretted one of the best decisions of my life. Aimee […]
Pastor’s Wives
Posted on December 3, 2018 1 Comment
I know two pastor’s wives really well. One gave birth to me and raised me. The other married me and continues to raise me. I’m pretty certain my mom and wife would confirm I’m not joking about the continual raising me part. So, I’ve had two unique view points of pastors wives. I’ve seen one […]
Watch Out My Friend
Posted on October 26, 2018 Leave a Comment
How often do we plan stuff and just expect things to all work out? Then, unexpectedly something goes on that we never expected. It might be our car breaking down, a sudden tragedy, an argument with our spouse, or an issue with one of our children. The list is endless of what can happen in […]
A Fairytale Wedding
Posted on May 19, 2018 Leave a Comment
Millions watched live one of the most beautiful royal weddings ever celebrated. Britain’s Prince Harry and his now lovely bride Meghan Markle have now been united in Holy Matrimony. Their wedding was nothing short of a fairytale scene usually only written about. Even after the wedding the couple was taken on a 2.6 mile carriage […]
Marriage Is A Dog Fight
Posted on May 17, 2018 Leave a Comment
If you’ve been married for any length of time it’s never a question of if you fight, but when you fight. For the couples who have never gotten in any real argument enjoy your honeymoon as things will change with time. Since marriage is the most intimate relationship on the planet it’s easy to get […]
The Preacher’s Family
Posted on April 27, 2018 Leave a Comment
Earlier my wife and I had a normal argument that was escalated by the fact we are both exhausted. No, we’re not on the verge of a divorce. Yes, we still love each other. But, God prompted me to shed light on some things that someone reading this might need to hear. The preacher, his […]
Dear Parents Who Are Separated
Posted on March 27, 2018 2 Comments
Earlier I was sitting inside a Chick-fil-A restaurant with two of my boys. Across from me nearest the playground area was this young couple who were clearly still in the honeymoon phase of dating. They had 3 little kids with them in the play area that didn’t appear to be their own. Mainly because they […]
I Don’t Feel In Love Anymore
Posted on February 15, 2018 Leave a Comment
The longer you’ve been married the more sense this will make. This applies to any married couple beyond the honeymoon stage. We all know marriage is a lot more than candle light dinners and love at first sight. But, most of us don’t realize this truth until we’re married. In fact, the first morning you […]
Her Support Is Everything
Posted on December 12, 2017 1 Comment
She watches me struggle day in and day out. She’s been observing my uphill climb of recovery for literally years now. But, she still does everything possible to help me up that hill. If it’s within her power she is willing to do it. My wife has never made me feel worse. Instead she patiently […]
When Relationships Go Wrong
Posted on September 20, 2017 Leave a Comment
I don’t think there is anything harder to heal from than relational hurt. Especially when someone you really love has left you with a feeling of betrayal. You’re left lying awake for countless hours wondering what you could have done differently. Not to mention the fact you feel like you are slowly bleeding inside.So, what […]
Dear Married Man
Posted on March 18, 2017 Leave a Comment
Almost everyday in the midst of many Christian songs, I intentionally listen to the song “Better Man” by the country group Little Big Town. Why? Because I want to remind myself what I’ve seen over and over again in counsel situations. I’ve looked in the face of so many “used to be married” eyes where […]
Spice Up Your Marriage
Posted on May 16, 2016 Leave a Comment
There aren’t many things I want to remember from my recent three night hospital stay due to major back surgery. However, one thing I will never forget is what ended up meaning the most during that time. I’ve been so blessed to have hundreds praying for me. All those prayers have and still do mean […]
She Won The P.H.T. Award
Posted on February 6, 2016 Leave a Comment
Let me begin by saying this is far from my wife’s idea. She has no clue I’m about to tell the world what makes her so awesome. Honestly, she would rather be punched in the face repeatedly than to be swarmed by recognition. That is just one more reason I love her. What in the […]
Who Should You Marry?
Posted on October 22, 2014 Leave a Comment
Aimee and I dated 4 ½ years before we tied the knot. We have been married for over 17 years. Like any marriage our relationship has never been perfect. Always a work in progress made possible by the grace of God. I have no doubt that we are a match made in Heaven. Unfortunately, I […]
5 Ways Your Marriage Could Fail
Posted on October 3, 2014 Leave a Comment
God intends for your marriage to last a lifetime. Many things will come our way that could stop that from happening. I would like to share five reasons your marriage might fail before it’s too late. Hope you will take each of these to heart. #1 YOU DON’T THINK IT CAN. Satan loves it when […]
Is Your Marriage Normal?
Posted on May 31, 2014 Leave a Comment
I counsel with married couples often. Between their marriages and my own, here are some things I’ve discovered about normal marriages. Maybe you should check this to make sure your marriage is not abnormal. I pray it encourages your marriage in some way, shape, or form. Your marriage is normal if you DISAGREE OFTEN. Anytime […]
How To Fight With Your Spouse
Posted on January 30, 2014 2 Comments
You name it and we’ve fought about it. Finances, house chores, children, pets, he said, she said, and everything else in between. I honestly believe that any married couple that says they don’t fight is either still on their honeymoon or just never sees one another. In the course of any day there is bound […]
What Could Kill Your Marriage?
Posted on December 30, 2013 Leave a Comment
I’ve watched countless marriages crash and burn over time. After counseling many couples and being married for over 19 years myself, here are five things I’ve seen kill a lot of marriages. Hopefully, you are able to take these concerns to heart before they kill your marriage. #1: Lack of COMMITMENT. For many today, marriage is just […]
A Healthy Perspective Of Marriage
Posted on July 10, 2013 1 Comment
This August my wife and I celebrate 16 years of this journey called marriage. Four kids and many adventures later we are still together. By God’s grace our relationship has grown deeper with time, but so has our understanding of what marriage is really about. I would like to share with you some lessons learned […]
DIVORCE PROOF YOUR MARRIAGE
Posted on May 14, 2013 1 Comment
One of my highest goals in this life is to stay happily married to the same woman for a lifetime. I honestly believe many couples want to grow old together, but based on statistics the majority won’t make it to the finish line. Every day thousands of marriages that started out with such high hopes […]
Why Men Should Do Housework
Posted on April 20, 2013 Leave a Comment
I grew up in a traditional two parent home where it was an unspoken rule that Dad’s work on the outside and mom’s work on the inside. In many respects, I’ve carried this unspoken rule into my marriage for over fifteen years. Yes, I’ve washed dishes, cleaned a toilet, vacuumed a room, and I’ve even […]
Posted on February 26, 2013 Leave a Comment
Originally posted on Pastor Craig Crosby:
This weekend my wife and I will be getting away without our four boys. For months I’ve been waiting for our next getaway. One of my boys said, “Daddy you can’t go to Myrtle Beach without us, that’s not fair! You don’t love us?” I said, “Son, it’s because…
Why Parents Need To Get Away ALONE
Posted on February 26, 2013 2 Comments
This weekend my wife and I will be getting away without our four boys. For months I’ve been waiting for our next getaway. One of my boys said, “Daddy you can’t go to Myrtle Beach without us, that’s not fair! You don’t love us?” I said, “Son, it’s because I do love you that we […]
HOW I MET MY WIFE
Posted on February 24, 2013 2 Comments
It’s really hard to believe this story took place nearly 20 years ago. I still recall going back to the high school where I had just graduated. I thought I was just going to watch a football game, but actually I was there to meet my future wife. Aimee and I had known each other […]
7 Ways To Cheat-Proof Your Marriage
Posted on February 15, 2013 Leave a Comment
Recently, I was watching the video for Carrie Underwood’s hit song “Two Black Cadillacs” and it reminded of a matter that is just not discussed enough. As I write, there are countless men and women living a lie, running around behind their spouse’s back, and secretly cheating on their spouse with someone else. I’ve dealt […]
VALENTINE’S DAY REMINDS US
Posted on February 11, 2013 Leave a Comment
Every February 14th, across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. Dating back to the early 1700’s people have exchanged homemade valentines and today that tradition continues through many acts of love. Here are three things […]
7 Ways To Kill Your Marriage
Posted on January 27, 2013 Leave a Comment
LACK OF COMMUNICATION Did you know you could sleep in the same bed with another person and still never know each other. Most marriages operate this way every day. Without clear communication everything is left up to speculation and everything is a guessing game. Communication between two people does not come easy, but does get […]
5 Reasons You Should Get A Divorce
Posted on January 15, 2013 Leave a Comment
I’ve seen so many marriages fall apart that I’m begining to think I”m abnormal for staying with my wife. It breaks my heart to watch friends, family, and even total strangers see their happily ever after come to an end. If you’re still married I pray you will read the following. 5 Reasons You Should […]
5 THINGS A MAN NEEDS TO HEAR FROM HIS WIFE
Posted on October 18, 2012 2 Comments
#1: YOU BELIEVE IN HIM…. Behind any good man is a good woman cheering him on. Every man needs his wife’s vote of confidence as he faces life’s daily challenges. He needs you to believe in him even when he may not believe in himself. My wife has many times breathed life back into my sails […]
5 THINGS A WOMAN HOPES HER HUSBAND WILL BE
Posted on October 17, 2012 Leave a Comment
A LEADER Many women have stepped up and taken over leadership in their homes because the man they married has shown no sign of leadership. Men, we have been called by God to lead our homes in the way God would have us to lead them. Being a leader is not an option if you […]
7 KEYS TO A GREAT MARRIAGE
Posted on August 28, 2012 1 Comment
Knowing that 60 % of marriages end in divorce I decided to reflect on some things I’ve discovered make the difference between a marriage that is lucky to survive versus one that thrives. Here are seven things that set great marriages apart from the average. I pray it encourages your relationship in some way, shape, […]
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