In Play – Part 1, I shared the importance of play and the devastating consequences that come when it is absent from our lives. Engaging our play personality types is quite possibly the most effective … Read More
Meaningful Spiritual Growth for Couples
Spiritual intimacy can be the deepest form of intimacy that married couples experience together in their lifetime. Spiritual intimacy takes place when husbands and wives surrender their lives and their relationship fully to the Lord. … Read More
When Children Lie
When my oldest child was 3 years old, he got into a chocolate pie that was in the fridge. A 3-year-old sized handprint was sitting in the middle of the pie. My son had chocolate … Read More
Play – Part 1
The good ole days Now that my kids are in their elementary school years, I find myself often recalling my experiences as a child. Life was much simpler back then. My thoughts were mostly consumed … Read More
Conflict Resolution for Couples Made a Little Easier
Most couples have the tendency to see conflict as a negative, destructive force in their relationship. However, conflict is inevitable in all relationships, and it is important for us to learn how to capitalize on … Read More
Managing Stress Through Self Care
SStress is a common presence in our daily lives and its impact on the body (physical, emotional, and spiritual) requires us to be aware of its presence and to seek ways to mitigate or reduce … Read More
Resolving Conflict: Navigating Pursue/Withdraw Conflict Styles
One of the most challenging aspects of resolving relational conflict is navigating different conflict styles like the pursuer-withdrawer conflict cycle. Conflict style describes the way we are most likely to behave during times of conflict. … Read More
Intentional Dating for Couples
Most of us live out incredibly hectic busy schedules as we seek to successfully balance work, family, friends, faith, community, and leisure. We tend to address the most demanding and urgent items in our schedule, … Read More
Connection and Disconnection: Effects of Technology
It’s a new day and a new year. I walk out to the living room where we gather each morning and evening to read the Bible and pray together, only to notice all three of … Read More
The 5 Most Important Elements of a Healthy Marriage
By Charlene Roth Many people believe finding the right partner is all it takes to build a healthy marriage that stands the test of time. But the truth is that every marriage takes work. Marriage … Read More