top of page
OnwordandUpword.net


Kingdom Couples: A Game of Chance?
Marriage is a sacred union between two people who vow to love, honor, and cherish each other for the rest of their lives. It is a...
Rita Larson
Jan 9, 20243 min read


"Marriage: Learning to Cherish"
Marriage is a beautiful union that brings together two individuals who are unique in their own ways. It is a bond that is meant to be...
Rita Larson
Dec 28, 20232 min read


Marriage: Communicate Instead of Isolate
I was speaking with a close friend today who was sharing that she is having some marital problems. Within the marriage, her husband has...
Rita Larson
Nov 7, 20235 min read


"Marriage: A Bed of Roses"
I traveled extensively with work and experienced some unexpected health challenges these past few years, and as a result, I haven't...
Rita Larson
Sep 26, 20233 min read


Marriage: Embrace the Challenges
Learn to embrace the challenges in your relationship, doing marriage God's way!
Rita Larson
Sep 6, 20233 min read


"Marriage: Love as Christ Loves Us"
When the Bible speaks of Christ's love for His bride, the church, we need to recognize that WE are the church. We are His bride. He...
Rita Larson
Aug 24, 20232 min read


"Be Quick to Listen and Slow to Speak"
When it comes to communication in marriage, it is easy to become angry and slip into bad behavior when we are not listening to what our...
Rita Larson
Aug 7, 20233 min read


"Marriage: Generosity as a Lifestyle"
Marriage has been described as one of God's most beautiful and sacred gifts. One of the most essential attributes of a happy marriage is...
Rita Larson
Jul 14, 20234 min read


"Marriage: Building the Kingdom"
Today, is our four-year anniversary from the time Brian and I met. It still seems like yesterday! I still look at Brian and say "I...
Rita Larson
Jun 22, 20233 min read


"Marriage: Investment of a Lifetime"
Belieze, here we come! As much as I am excited about seeing Belieze, I am more excited about spending time with my husband. We value...
Rita Larson
Jun 10, 20232 min read


"God Gave Me YOU!"
What an exciting week for us! Brian and I are getting ready to go on vacation to Belize! I cannot help to think about how blessed I am...
Rita Larson
Jun 5, 20232 min read


"Stop Talking and Listen"
If you have been around my husband and me for very long, you will quickly see how much value we place on one another. It is of the...
Rita Larson
Apr 29, 20233 min read


Foundation of Marriage
The stability of marriage is based upon its foundation. The very first thing you must do when you build any kind of foundation, is...
Rita Larson
Apr 17, 20235 min read


Two Hearts Become One
I have carried a heaviness for the past few weeks. I thought it was because things have been stressful at work, and I have had a lot on...
Rita Larson
Mar 30, 20234 min read
bottom of page