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Carve out couple time

Does your relationship with your spouse fall to the bottom of your to-do list? Here are some suggestions to keep romance alive.

Schedule special rituals.Devote a certain time of the day to just the two of you. Mark it on your calendar just as you would an important appointment.

Write love letters.A romantic e-mail or fax will brighten anyone's busy day. Or tuck a card in your spouse's purse or pocket.

Shake up your lunchtime routine.Set up a card table for two in your office and order take out. Or share a blanket picnic on the floor.

Turn downtime into dates. If the two of you are heading off to an appointment, leave a few minutes early and detour for a quick cup of coffee.

Pour passion into the mundane.Cooking can be soothing and sensual. Even something as mindless as folding laundry together can give you a chance to catch up. Once you start devoting ordinary moments to each other, every day can be Sweetest Day.

Source: MSN.com (10/18/05)

COUPLES DEVOTIONAL

A new song

He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord (Psalm 40:3).

There's a cascading effect to God's grace: As we grow in understanding its power in our lives, we can turn around and give it to others.

My wife, Denalyn, is a true gift of grace—one I never expected and certainly didn't deserve.

I met Denalyn while we were in college. She was a sincere, godly woman, and I never dreamed she'd be interested in a guy like me.

I didn't become a committed Christian until I was out of high school. In the years preceding that commitment, I had relationships with women that were out of control physically. When God got hold of me, I repented of my sin. But I had so much remorse that I grew accustomed to the idea that I would live out my life as a single man.

God brought Denalyn and me together anyway. And in spite of my past, she saw me as a new creation and extended grace to me.

I was overwhelmed by God's goodness, which was shown through the love and acceptance of this woman. In fact, the thought that he'd entrust me with such a treasure as Denalyn still astounds me. I feel like a pauper who got to marry a princess.

By Max Lucado, from The Couples' Devotional Bible (Zondervan).

7 Rules for real estate

Keep these tips in mind when you and your spouse start looking for a new home:

Location, location, location.It's better to buy a smaller home in a desirable area than a large home in an area no one wants (or will want).
Ask about utility bills.Factor energy efficiency into your purchase.
Check out school systems,shopping, pollution, and safety in the area.
Visit the house you're considering at different times of the day.Traffic, construction, and nearby activities may create more noise than you anticipated.
Consider resale. To maximize your investment, keep in mind features such as a two-car garage, paved driveway, ratio of bedrooms and bathrooms, and age of appliances.

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Originally published in: Marriage Partnership, 2006, Fall, Page 8

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