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.
Crisis Management
Pain and confusion accompany job loss. When my husband lost his job, I understood the severity of the situation. Rejections and closed doors shook our confidence and even challenged our faith.
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes The world watched as the Ebola virus spread rapidly through several countries in West Africa during the spring of 2014. The tragedy of the Ebola epidemic hit home for Americans when it was announced that a missionary doctor in Liberia, Dr. Kent Brantly had been infected—and he was coming back …
Estimated reading time: 11 minutes It was the perfect day for the perfect game. That afternoon, Oct. 8, 1956, found New York City under clear skies with a temperature of 69 degrees. My mother and I sat in the stands at Yankee Stadium, down the first base line, under the overhang. The place was packed …
Divorce was never a part of God’s original, ideal design for mankind.
Sometimes even the best of intentions can lead to more problems.
Cocaine, parties, affairs. Bill and Vicki Rose were on the path to ruining their marriage — until God redeemed them and their relationship.
One couple learned to restore the joy in their relationship with a visit to the National Institute of Marriage.
Many marriages are blessed with a spouse who is a live-life-to-its-fullest spender, while the other spouse saves each penny. But too often, husbands and wives end up feeling like they’re on opposing teams.
Bo Stern writes of her husband’s struggle with ALS, testifying to God’s strength being made perfect in their weakness.
With a simple text, you can comfort someone and pass along powerful encouragement, just as the apostle Paul did in his letters.
Are you concerned that a spouse is being emotionally abused in their marriage? Find out which behavior patterns signal abuse.
When a couple reaches the point of separation, the entire situation gets further complicated when children are involved.
Challenges, stress and painful trials are going to be part of your life together. The key to a thriving marriage is to learn how to manage the crises that are inevitable.
If you’re married to an addict, don’t give up hope. An expert counselor explains how to care for yourself and avoid enabling your addicted loved one.
Consider the following ways to avoid or end an extramarital affair and learn about the importance of knowing your spouse’s primary needs.
Three types of emotional abuse can easily be disguised: gaslighting, retaliation and projection. Recognize when you’re in an emotionally abusive relationship.
Not all traumatic experiences are equal, but the way the body reacts to trauma is similar in every situation. Two broad categories might be called trauma with a capital T and trauma with a small t.
Domestic violence is never acceptable. While marriage is sacred, abuse violates God’s intended purpose.
A Hope Restored Marriage Intensive is just the beginning of healing your relationship. In order to sustain any progress from the Intensive, it’s important for couples to seek the help of a professional counselor.
