Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage The Middle Years of Marriage
Oct 27, 2025
Larry McCall, a seasoned pastor and author, shares wisdom from his 50-year marriage. He tackles the challenges of the middle years, from health issues to grandparenting. Larry emphasizes the importance of understanding love through God's grace, encouraging couples to reassess their marital purpose. He highlights the need for intentionality in romance and affection, while revisiting the importance of curiosity in relationships. With insights on mentoring younger couples and maintaining boundaries with adult children, this conversation is a guide to thriving in later marriage.
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Parenting Season Left Marriage Neglected
- Larry admits he and Gladine often neglected the marriage while raising three kids and serving in ministry.
- They used conferences, books, and occasional getaways to reconnect but wish they'd invested more consistently earlier.
Have Cross-Generational Friendship
- Befriend people who are both ahead of you spiritually and peers walking alongside you.
- Also invest in younger couples and pour your experience into them as a form of kingdom legacy.
Tackle Later-Life Challenges Together
- Expect new challenges in later marriage like caring for aging parents and the empty nest.
- Work together on those tasks; Larry says caregiving actually strengthened their marriage.