Many couples struggle to resolve their issues because they do not understand the art of compromise. Negotiation is possible when you are willing to work with your partner to address your challenges and opportunities together. … 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
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
Resolving Conflict: Navigating Pursue/Withdraw Conflict Styles
One of the most challenging aspects of resolving relational conflict is navigating different conflict styles. Conflict style describes the way we are most likely to behave during times of conflict. Before we explore how to … 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
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
Avoidance – The Stayer versus the Leaver
By John McDowell Many people who are in relationships, usually fall into two categories. One who wants to talk about the issue immediately in the moment and the other requires space and distance if it … Read More
If Life Is Your Mission…Never Abort
Martha and I sat waiting for the doctor to come in. As he entered, I instantly read his body language and knew that the news was not good. He said Martha had large cell lymphoma … Read More
Marriage for Dummies that Want to Be Smart
I lost my wife to cancer at age 30, and was left with two small children. I had a lot of time to reflect on the subject of marriage. I came to realize how valuable … Read More