Long-lasting, happy marriages don’t just happen. They are cultivated by being intentional in your marriage. Like life, marriage isn’t static. It’s always changing and ever-evolving. It’s up to you both whether you want to put in the effort to stay close. Here are nineteen keys to creating the marriage you’ve dreamed of having. 19 Keys […]
Sometimes, the thing that’s standing between us and happiness is ourselves. Psychologists call these self-sabotaging behaviors. Broadly, it’s defined as behavior that creates problems in our own daily life and interferes with long-standing goals. Self-sabotage in relationships is when you, consciously or subconsciously, try to ruin the relationship or try to make it fall apart. […]
Why is it that we lean so easily to hardness an insensitivity in marriage? Rather than being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry (James 1:19), we’re quick to be defensive, quick to place blame, and slow to understand. Instead of a relationship enslave to self-righteousness and unforgiveness, let’s build a […]
Do you want to pray for your husband daily but aren’t sure what to pray? Here are 10 prayers you can start with using God’s word. 10 Prayers to Pray for Your Husband Pray for his work. “Lord, I pray that you would bless and prosper my husband’s work, his company, and people they work […]
Blending a family can be a tricky situation. It’s a big adjustment for all involved. And, as the step-parent, you have a tough job ahead. Sometimes bonding happens easily and quickly. But, many times, it requires love and patience. Here are a few tips on how to build a stronger relationship with stepchildren. Tips to […]
Empathetic Listening As humans, one of our most profound needs is to feel understood and heard. We want validation that they were listening to understand, not necessarily to fix the problem. Empathetic listening provides the validation and understanding we desire. Think back to a time when you felt genuinely heard by your spouse. How did […]
The Empty Nester It’s August, and the last kid at home has their car crammed full of everything they own. Their gas tank is full. The fluids, tires, and brakes are in working order. You all exchange tearful hugs and kisses. However, you aren’t quite sure why. It isn’t the first time you have done […]
Fun Around Us When we are young, everything revolves around having fun. We are not serious about anything other than how long before we can play again. I like to watch people. You can learn so much from observing the behaviors of those around you. One night at dinner, I noticed another couple on a […]
Listening and Transmissions Listening skills are a vital component to the vehicle of marriage. Marriage and cars have much in common. For example, a car has a frame (foundation), a shell (the body) and an engine. Together they become a vehicle. Without each other, they are just parts. They need to be combined to make […]
