During my freshman year of college, I experienced for the first time the intense emotions provoked by saying the words, “pro-life.” While walking to class, I told my classmate about my new coworker, saying, “I don’t know much about him, but I know we’re both pro-life.” This innocent, perceptive statement opened the floodgates of emotion in …
Communication
Marriage is designed to be a place of trust, security and commitment, and nowhere is this more critical than in the sexual relationship between husband and wife.
Sadly, reverence for the elderly is sometimes in short supply in today’s youth-oriented culture but they have the most to contribute.
Some are calling this breed the “New American Girl.” She’s more physical, not afraid to be aggressive or go after what she wants, and she takes care of herself.
With a simple text, you can comfort someone and pass along powerful encouragement, just as the apostle Paul did in his letters.
God wants us to have friends. And that can include having opposite-sex friendships. But those friendships should come with boundaries.
Nothing spreads holiday cheer like drinking hot chocolate, cozying up by the fireplace, and turning on a classic Christmas movie. Depending on what movie you choose, you may find that you end up celebrating more than just the holiday season, but the gift of life as well. Some of my fondest childhood memories include laughing …
Learning that your teenage daughter is having sex can likely leave you with more questions than answers. Following the initial wave of emotions and panic, you might ask yourself: How did I not know about this? What do I do now?
Holiday stress can turn couples away from each other, so plan now to avoid the stressors and be more connected this season.
Dr. Henry Cloud describes how vulnerability makes a difference in marriage as it builds trust and empathy between a husband and a wife.
Deep, meaningful conversation is a must for couples hoping to stay connected. Here are some guidelines to keep in mind.
An emotional word picture is a tool that simultaneously activates the emotions and intellect of the listener. When you use a word picture to communicate, it can go straight into your spouse’s heart.
Running a business, just like marriage, requires humility, wisdom, and compromise. Here some key principles to guide you if you and your spouse run a small business together.
After being married for a while, your spouse’s patterns can turn from cute quirks to annoying habits. Figuring out how to cope so that you don’t become highly critical of your spouse is important.
If you’ve been unfaithful in your marriage and you’re wondering what to do now, Dr. Greg Smalley explains 10 reasons to have a talk with your spouse.
If you’ve been through an abortion in the past, keeping it from your spouse can cause even more pain. Here are several ways you and your spouse can deal with a past abortion.
Expectations, we all have them! Most of us have high expectations or preferred futures we desire our kids to experience. We know what the result should be, but not necessarily the steps to get there! And sometimes, let’s be honest, when trauma and the world we live in collide, things aren’t as they appear. When …
Great communication is more than an illusion
How well do you know your spouse?
The purpose for having a phone contract is to make sure everyone in the family is on the same page and in agreement with cell phone expectations. The goals are to encourage relationship, conversation, and responsibility with and without devices.
