The Altar of the Past: Are You Sacrificing Your Sexual Intimacy?

Posted on Saturday, July 23rd, 2011

We are fortunate to now have Michael and Wanda Collins of Christian Marriage Today sharing with us about how we sometimes sabotage sexual intimacy with our spouse because we refuse to heal from the past.

The Altar of Indifference: Are You Sacrificing Your Sexual Intimacy?

Posted on Monday, July 11th, 2011

I’m so glad Jim and Carrie Gordon of The Intimate Couple are adding their insights to my “altar” series. Their below post is a perfect follow up to my post the other day about unintentionally killing your sexual intimacy.

Have you become indifferent to sex in your marriage? If that seems like no big deal to you, listen closely to the Gordons’ wisdom on ways you can go from being indifferent to intentional when it comes to nurturing sexual intimacy.

The Altar of Seriousness: Are You Sacrificing Your Sexual Intimacy?

Posted on Sunday, July 3rd, 2011

Sex can be a lot of fun!

That’s why I’m thrilled Mrs. Hot Holy Humorous has decided to chime in on my “altar” series. Truth be told, a lot of couples are just so serious when it comes to sex. Instead of enjoying the playful and recreational aspects of sex, they go through the motions and zap any hint of fun right out of it.

The Altar of Tiredness: Are You Sacrificing Your Sexual Intimacy?

Posted on Saturday, June 18th, 2011

This is Part 4 of our series “What Altars Are You Sacrificing Your Sexual Intimacy On?”

If you feel too tired for sex, listen in to what Paul Byerly has to say in today’s post. Paul and his wife Lori are such strong advocates for nurtured sexual intimacy in marriage. I’m fortunate to have them part of this series.

You’re dead tired, and he wants sex. Why would a man ask for sex when his wife is so tired she’s likely to fall asleep before he’s done? Is that reasonable?

Altar of Inhibition: Are You Sacrificing Your Sexual Intimacy?

Posted on Monday, June 13th, 2011

This is Part 3 of our series “What Altars Are You Sacrificing Your Sexual Intimacy On?”

I’ve been blessed to connect with Brad and Kate Aldrich of One Flesh Marriage. Today Kate shares how inhibitions can sabotage sexual intimacy. Take a look and see what you think.

Altar of Ideal Conditions: Are You Sacrificing Your Sexual Intimacy?

Posted on Monday, June 6th, 2011

This is Part 2 of our series “What Altars Are You Sacrificing Your Sexual Intimacy On?” A big shout out to Lori Lowe of Life Gems 4 Marriage for shedding more light on the problem of waiting for “ideal conditions” to nurture sexual intimacy in your marriage!

Altar of Time: Are You Sacrificing Your Sexual Intimacy?

Posted on Wednesday, June 1st, 2011

Today’s post by Dustin Riechmann of Engaged Marriage kicks off a series I’ll be doing over the next several weeks. A tremendous group of marriage bloggers will be digging into the different altars married couples sacrifice their sexual intimacy on.