Welcome to Jon Rachel .com

This is a collection of thoughts, memories and other things we share with family and friends.

Welcome to Jon Rachel .com

This is a collection of thoughts, memories and other things we share with family and friends.

About Us

Long Story Short...

Jonathan & I were each previously married. We have such strong commitment to marriage that we each found ourselves trying to forgive and work through adultery. However, our previous spouses insisted on divorce as they believed they had found someone better. We looked to God for direction, and He crossed our paths and led us into each other's arms...

We believe a strong marriage is based on

A Relationship …

where the foundation is built on Biblical principles
where both parties seek the benefit of the other
where both parties seek to understand the other
where both parties firmly commit to a future together
where both parties seek to communicate love using the other’s love language
where empathy is communicated by each asking the other about thoughts, feelings, plans, desires, goals, and interests
where each person accepts the other person without condition and when the other acts in a selfish or self-seeking way – confronts in love
where doing things for the other takes priority over doing for oneself
where both parties try to understand what the other is feeling
where each party is responsible for letting the other know if they feel they have been treated wrongly
where forgiveness is sought and freely given
where sexual intimacy is desired and fully enjoyed by both – characterized by passion for intimacy and not based on biological need
where warm physical interaction is a benefit and not a burden
where common interests are sought by both parties
where pain is overcome by love
where each party raises issues and seeks to resolve them in a loving way
where honesty is more important than being right
where each party focuses on the positives in life and seeks a positive attitude
where each party takes responsibility for himself/herself
where each party expects to receive the best intentions from the other and when something does not seem loving brings it to the other’s attention where both trust each other and seek to honor the trust of the other
where it is exclusive – each partner has a responsibility to confront the other if the other attempts to include someone or something that challenges the intimacy of their relationship
where it is characterized by stating or demonstrating love for each other on a daily basis
where it is characterized as a best friendship
where it is characterized by Biblical love

Welcome to Jon Rachel .com

Welcome to Jon Rachel .com

About Us

Long Story Short...

We believe a strong marriage is based on

Spiritual Musings of a Popcorn Brain

Scripture for Life

Video

Podcast Merchandise

@ ElliTreasures on Etsy

Social Media & Podcasts

More Ways to Know Us

Welcome to Jon Rachel .com

Welcome to Jon Rachel .com

About Us

Long Story Short...

We believe a strong marriage is based on

Spiritual Musings of a Popcorn Brain

Scripture for Life

Video

Podcast Merchandise

@ ElliTreasures on Etsy

Social Media & Podcasts

More Ways to Know Us

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