God's Successful Marriage

 Marriage is beautiful—but let’s be honest—it’s also messy, complicated, and downright hard sometimes. My wife and I have been married for over 30 years , and while that sounds like an accomplishment (and it is), those three decades weren’t all candlelit dinners and weekend getaways. We married young— 18 and 20 . I was a Marine and statistically speaking, we had a few things stacked against us from day one: young marriage, military life, low finances. We almost didn’t make it through the first year. We were married on a Saturday, and by Monday, I was back on base. A few weeks later, I was assigned to a new duty station, and it wasn’t until four months into our marriage that we finally moved in together. Just three months after that, we were already in trouble—still strangers to each other in many ways, fighting over bills and wondering if we had made a mistake. On a Monday morning, we were ready to call lawyers. But God had other plans. A Marine buddy must have sensed somethin...

Welcome to the Common Man Pub Blog! Welcome, friends! We’re so glad you’ve found your way to Common Man Pub . Whether you’re newlyweds, have been married for decades, or are somewhere in between, this is a space created for you. Our Purpose At Common Man Pub , we believe that marriage is one of the greatest gifts God has given us—but it doesn’t come with shortcuts or secret formulas. Building a strong, lasting marriage takes work, understanding, and a lot of honest communication . My wife and I started this blog because we want to share what we’ve learned (and are still learning) about God’s design for marriage. What to Expect Here This isn’t just another “how-to” marriage blog. Here you’ll find: Practical tips for everyday married life Encouragement and inspiration for when things feel heavy Stories from our own marriage —the good, the messy, and the in-between Faith-based truths from Scripture that have helped us grow closer We’re not here to pretend we have it all ...