Marriage
From Disharmony to Making Beautiful Music: Ron and Opal Erickson
Even with their marriage on the brink of divorce, God softened Ron's and Opal's hearts, giving them a hope that shone brightly enough to lead them on a path to restoration.
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Opal Erickson describes how God began to work in her life to restore her broken marriage. Listen to the full program here.
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Restoring Hope to Your Marriage
Ron and Opal Erickson discuss the marital struggles they experienced as the result of an affair, and describe how God repaired their marriage. They also talk about their music ministry and their efforts to help heal troubled marriages as a Hope Restored host couple.
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Marriage Conferences and Weekend Retreats
Strengthen your marriage or the marriages in your church by hosting one of our Focus Marriage Conferences or attending one of our Weekend Marriage Retreats. Our speakers and counselors lead couples through biblically-based lessons to enrich and deepen relationships.
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8 Warning Signs That Your Fiance Is Addicted to Pornography
Most spouses have no idea the person they married was addicted to pornography before marriage. In almost every case there were red flags the fiances could have seen if they'd known what to look for.
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The Thing We Learned About Marriage from the Cable Guy
Many marriages operate like a cable company. They give the best of themselves initially, but that royal treatment doesn’t last long. Here's a tip on how to keep from taking your spouse for granted.
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Faith Conversation: Study Your Spouse to Develop Stronger Empathy
Is your spouse the same person you married? Your spouse keeps changing in preferences and interests. To stay current, study your spouse to understand, serve and love him or her better each day.
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Have You Lost Hope in Your Marriage?
For Couples in Crisis ... You can still put the pieces back together with Hope Restored
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How to Tell Your Fiance About Your Porn Problem
Addressing sexual struggles, including pornography, before you say, "I do" is critical to the future of your marriage. But how do you tell your future spouse about your struggle with pornography?
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How Social Media Comparisons Sabotage Your Relationship
Most of us can't abstain from using our smartphone. We need it for work, tracking teens, saving money on groceries and for emergencies. We can, however, limit our usage to improve our marriage.
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Resources to Help Your Marriage Thrive!
Choose from among a variety of relevant and engaging resources to help you in your marital journey. Yours today for a donation of any amount!
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