Q&A With Deb Graham
by Deb Graham
Q: What advice would you give to a newlywed couple to help them put Christ at the center of their marriage?
A: It is very important for any newlywed couple to begin their marriage by putting "first things first." Commitment to church attendance, Bible study time, and personal prayer are vital if Christ is going to be the center of your marriage. It is also important that you choose friends who hold your common goals and lifestyle. You will save your marriage a lot of heartache through the years if you start early and stay strong living for Christ.
Q: How did you and Jack find time for each other with a house full of children?
A: There is always time if you make personal time for mom and dad a priority! Keeping reasonable bedtime hours for children is important for their sake and for yours. Jack and I always tried to have date nights. Sometimes it was just going to get a hamburger, but time was time! A marriage still takes time even when children arrive in the home. The best thing you can do for your children is to keep your marriage alive and well.
Q: How has your marriage changed now that your kids are out of the house?
A: Now that all the children are gone, the house is quiet. But it is a peaceful and content quiet. We now enjoy spending time in the evenings just watching television or reading. We plan special evenings out and we have wonderful times of fellowship with friends who are in the same season of life.
One thing to remember, though, is "out of the house" doesn't mean that our children are out of our lives! Now we plan special evenings around family meals, we travel together, and holidays are very special. All in all, life is very satisfying.
