Overparenting, therefore, achieves the complete opposite of what loving parents intended. Nobody starts out intending to raise poorly adjusted kids, but that is often the outcome.

But why the fierce tussle between the flesh and the spirit? Is there any respite for believers? It’s a tad comforting to realize that even THE Apostle Paul had to wrestle his flesh into submission.

When unresolved issues are left alone and swept under the rug, they don’t magically dissipate. They breed resentment and cause the marriage to fester. What’s more? It takes extra effort and time to resolve them and make amends.

Do you feel like the warmth in your marriage has long fizzled out? Does it feel as if you are more of roommates than lovers? Many marriages face this challenge, long after the novelty of their marriage has petered out.

Our time is a sacred yet finite resource from God. The clock is always ticking, and once time elapses, we cannot recoup it.