by Michelle C. Martin | Jun 14, 2024 | Family Life, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Parenting, Prayer, Society, Spirituality
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no records of wrongs.” ~ 1 Corinthians 13:4-5. Love is patient and kind are words from the...
by Michelle C. Martin | Apr 24, 2024 | Family Life, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Prayer, Society
Marriage Consent Contains Hefty Promises- and they come with no contingency. There is no contingency to the words: “I promise to love, honor, and cherish you all the days of my life.” Every married person has said it. Each fiancé has pondered it. Unfortunately, so...
by Michelle C. Martin | Dec 6, 2023 | Family Life, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Prayer, Society
Marriages thrive in good times and survive the bad times when spouses appreciate each other. To appreciate someone is essential to any relationship. Whether you’re dating, engaged, or married, you probably know by now relationships go through hard times. Maybe you’re...
by Michelle C. Martin | Sep 25, 2023 | Family Life, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Parenting, Prayer, Society, Spirituality
“But He turned and said to Peter, ‘Get behind Me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to Me; for you are not setting your mind on God’s interests, but man’s.’” Matthew 16:23. Get behind me, Satan. Jesus says these famous words after He tells His disciples He will have to...
by Michelle C. Martin | Jul 10, 2023 | Agapè Catholic Ministries, Family Life, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Society
Boundaries are Necessary: In marriage…boundaries are necessary! Do you want to know why? Because, yes, it’s still possible to be tempted away from our spouse…How annoying, right? Even when we’ve made a lifelong commitment of fidelity, love, and we have...