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Why I Was Uncertain If My Marriage Would Last
12-47pm I learned very early that a couple may be married for a long time, yet they still may get divorced. It was something I had difficulty understanding. My parents were what I thought was happily married for about 17 … Continue reading
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Tagged Depression, happy marriage, Making marriage work, marriage;, Secrets to a happy marriage
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Okay, So My ‘Not So Perfect’ Husband!
2-27pm To get this, you have to rewind a week to the blog I wrote a week ago entitled “Little Things.” It’s the one about how gaga I was over Mike arriving out of the blue at CCFm to have … Continue reading
Infidelity Prevention 101
10-22am Over the last two days, on Focus on the Family, we have heard a brilliant two part series by Dave Carder. It’s entitled: Friendship or Flirtation – Danger Signs for Couples. Here is the link for the online programme. Copy … Continue reading
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Tagged Dave Carder, Dave Carder's Infidelity Tips, marriage;
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Why I Don’t Want To Say, “I Don’t!”
10-31am It’s been 26 years, 5 months and 2 weeks since I said, “I Do!” Last night as I readied myself for bed, Mike arrived in my bedroom with tea for me. It got me thinking about how much I … Continue reading
“Where do I sign? Where do I sign?”
4-02pm Today we went to a wedding! Richard and Tanya got married! It was a really lovely service – very meaningful. I came away thinking how blessed Mike & I are. Rewind the clock 26+ years and not only would … Continue reading
What God Can Do!
2-54pm It is amazing what God can do. I have got hooked onto You Tube and spending some time hearing stories of what God has done in people’s lives, in people’s marriages. How God can take a situation and restore … Continue reading
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Tagged Chapman's Peak, God's Grace, God's love, Gosling, marriage;
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26 Principles – What Husbands Need From Their Wives
7-24pm Blog For Wives…what husbands need – 26 of them! Ha! And ladies, you thought there was only 1! Before I begin, let me first say that no human being can fully meet the needs of another. While there is … Continue reading
“Hot” Date With My Hubby!
2-36pm I called Mike up just after the show and said, “Hello my darling! How you doing?” “Fine,” he said. “Great! Do you want to go on a hot date with me tonight?” “I can’t, I have a meeting! What … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible verse, chicken schnitzel, chocolate eclairs picture, marriage;, mildew
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Two Dozen Tips For Husbands
1-28pm Yep it’s true. Women are complex and men may describe us as fickle and emotional. Relationship experts have worked for centuries trying to work out what makes women tick, but I doubt they will ever plumb the depths of … Continue reading
Something Dodgy On The Ceiling…
2-45pm This is a bit of a crazy day. I’ve had loads of work to do and then in the middle of it all, I had a call from a potential tenant for Adrian and Stacey’s flat. I dropped what … Continue reading
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Tagged Best Husband In The World, Bible verse, caring for the elderly, damp, Granny, marriage;, skin cancer, stitches
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26 Reasons Why We Have A Fabulous Marriage by Mike & Helga van Niekerk
2-08pm 9th August 1986, I walked down the aisle at Cape Town Baptist Church and at about 2-30pm, we said, “I do!” 26 years have passed. That’s 9497 days – 227928 hours. We can confidently say that there has not … Continue reading
Cracked & Traumatised Marriage
2-51pm This morning, I woke up tired. I went to work tired. I did the Rise and Shine show tired. I worked until 11-30am, tired! Shopped, tired. I was just so tired! So when I came home, tired, I decided … Continue reading
What Does The Bible Say About A Woman Who Finds A Good Husband?
3-40pm Today has been a good day! Tuesday’s shows are always full!I got the coffee right this morning… It was goo-ood! After the show I wrapped up music prep up to Thursday, in between reading the news at 5 to … Continue reading
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Rev. Dave Carder’s Danger Signs for Couples…
19 Dangerous Behaviours Saving topics of conversation for your “special friend.” Sharing spousal difficulties with your friend (e.g., “My husband (or wife) never … “). Allowing the friend to share their relationship difficulties with you (e.g., “My boy/girlfriend always … … Continue reading