Could you use a simple tip to improve your marriage?
How about 100 simple tips?
Matt and Lisa Jacobson, my guests on Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, actually have them for you.
After 25 years of marriage, Matt and Lisa looked at each other and decided, “Let’s each write down one hundred things that we’ve done to create a loving marriage.” When they compared notes, they realized that big decisions are important, but most of the magic in a relationship is the result of small decisions that stack up over time.
That’s how distractions pile up as well. We’re busy. We’re racing to keep up with our responsibilities, both inside and outside of the home. Life gets so hectic that we put our heads down and blindly plow forward to keep all the plates spinning. Along the way, we forget to invest in our marriage – one of the most important relationships we’ll ever have this side of heaven.
God’s desire is for us to enjoy beautiful marriages, but that requires a willingness to learn new ways of engaging with each other. Fortunately, Matt and Lisa have a hundred little ideas for creating the marriage we want. We talked about several of them on Focus on the Family with Jim Daly. Hear our full conversation on your local radio station, online, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or listen on our free phone app.
The Jacobsons have written two books: 100 Ways to Love Your Husband by Lisa and 100 Ways to Love Your Wife by Matt. Both are great resources for any couple needing direction. I’d like to extend an invitation for you to become a special partner with us through our monthly “Friends of Focus on the Family” program. When you do, I’ll send you copies of Matt and Lisa Jacobson’s books as a way of saying thank you for touching others with the love of Christ. You’ll also receive member-exclusive benefits. To make your pledge, or for more information, click here or call 1-800-A-FAMILY (232-6459).
And while you’re online, why not take a few moments to try our free Marriage Assessment online tool? It will help you quickly determine what’s working well in your relationship and identify areas where you may need some improvement.
