It’s hard to describe the pain of walking through your child’s divorce. How do you support him or her in this time? Here are some practical ways to deal with your own hurt and come alongside your child.
Marriage Crisis
Sexual coercion and assault in marriage can be hard to recognize. This is because there is unbiblical teaching about sex and manipulative tactics at play. Learning to refute this false teaching and recognize abuse is key to ending the confusion and preventing abuse.
How do you heal from infidelity? It’s hard work to rebuild trust and intimacy after the betrayal of infidelity, but when both partners are willing to do the work, it’s worth it. It is possible to move forward. It involves a lot of hard conversations and deep introspection, as well as rekindling intimacy and passion.
When you realize your marriage is in need of restoration, you can always turn to God. Asking God to heal the key aspects of your marriage like commitment, communication, connection, and intimacy, can refocus you on what really matters. The power of prayer can give you hope for a better marriage, and the courage to …
Alienation, anger, and anxiety developed from a young age will likely show up in your marriage, too. If you and your spouse could better understand what drives your “default reaction” or unhealthy coping skills, you could grow and move toward healthier responses in your marriage.
When you realize your marriage is in need of restoration, you can always turn to God. Asking God to heal the key aspects of your marriage like commitment, communication, connection, and intimacy, can refocus you on what really matters. The power of prayer can give you hope for a better marriage, and the courage to …
When you have problems with your marriage, you might reach out to friends, who bring value that a professional can’t. But when should you get professional help?
Taking care of a loved one without caring for yourself harms your emotional, relational and physical health. These tips will help you develop self-care strategies to strengthen you and your marriage.
A Naval Corpsman’s injury in Afghanistan changed his career and his marriage. But God used the trauma for good.
You can’t keep hiding. You can’t kick the habit on your own; no one can. If you really want to be free, you’re going to have to open up to others. You’re going to have to learn to be vulnerable.
A spouse’s job loss can be a trying and uncertain time. But it’s important to remind them that their job is not their whole identity. They are also an eternal child of God with purpose beyond their work.
Learning to manage parenting stress in marriage can strengthen your relationship with your spouse. Here are several way you can cope with parenting stress, together.
One couple thought divorce was inevitable. Enter Hope Restored
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.
The death of a child can set you on the most difficult trek of your life, one that challenges your connection in marriage. As dark as this time is, there’s hope for the future — and your marriage.
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes After my husband confessed his sexual betrayal, I felt as if I were living in a blackout. My first response was to sit in a corner and cry. I was constantly on edge, even in my own house, as if any step might bring a new stab of pain. I …
Each day Steve was able to give his cancer diagnosis to God and experience a genuine peace in acceptance. This allowed him to come together with his wife, Pat, emotionally and spiritually.
Physical and emotional problems can challenge any marriage. But with the help of God and good friends, Ken and Joni Eareckson Tada found the strength to persevere in their marriage.
A growing number of Americans hide credit cards and bank accounts from spouses. Financial infidelity can damage your bottom line and destroy your marriage.
Knowing what to say when a close friend goes through a divorce is difficult, yet there are several ways you can ease your friend’s burden.