Cultivating Grateful Speech
Scripture: “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” — Ephesians 4:29 Words are the building blocks of every marriage. They either construct a home filled with peace and safety or chip […]
Growing Through Trials: Cultivating Gratitude in Marriage
Scripture: “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” — James 1:2–4 Every married couple faces seasons of struggle—financial pressure, parenting stress, conflict, loss, or simply the weariness of unmet expectations. These moments test not just our […]
A Season for Reconnecting: Gratitude in Marriage
November is Thanksgiving month! Too often we overlook this holiday as it’s sandwiched between Halloween and Christmas. And then we can get caught up in thinking more about football and Butterballs. But there is so much more to the meaning of this very special holy-day. Thanksgiving was established as an official holiday by President Abraham […]
Taking Off The Masks
Taking off the Masks Halloween, although not my favorite, is such an interesting season. For one night, it’s perfectly acceptable—even expected—to wear a mask or disguise. Kids and adults dress up, pretend to be someone else, and step into a role that’s not who they really are. But have you ever noticed that some “masks” […]
The Spiritual and Relational Cost of Divorce
Divorce doesn’t just separate two people legally—it fractures relationships and often leaves deep spiritual scars. We want to tread carefully here, because we know there are Biblical grounds and situations i.e. cases of abuse, where separation is necessary. But for many couples, divorce carries a weight they never anticipated in their walk with God, their […]
The Impact Divorce Has On The Family
When couples think about divorce, they often focus on how it will affect them personally … their finances, their emotions, their daily routines. What they tend to overlook is how deeply divorce affects their children and extended family members. While there are circumstances, such as abuse, where separation is necessary, for most couples, the ripple […]
The Emotional Truth About Divorce No One Tells You
Divorce isn’t just a legal process … it’s an emotional earthquake. And while there are situations where separation is necessary for safety, especially in cases of abuse, most divorces are the result of couples feeling hurt, exhausted, or hopeless. We’re not here to condemn, but to help struggling couples understand the deep emotional impact that […]
What Divorce Really Costs – and Why Restoration Is Worth It
What Divorce Really Costs – and Why Restoration is Worth It This article begins a series on the high “costs” of divorce. We don’t write these articles lightly. Divorce is one of the most difficult and painful decisions a couple can face. And while there are circumstances —such as abuse—where separation is wise, most divorces are the […]
Technoference
Imagine this…you’re both home after a day at work, the kids are off doing something productive. You finally got some quiet time to yourself. You’re snuggling into the sofa to watch your favorite show. Then the text chime of your cell phone goes off. What do you do? Or this…You’re cuddled and you look over and you see your spouse scrolling through […]
Loving vs Smothering
Someone once said a relationship is like a blanket… it can leave a struggling for air or enfold us in a warm, safe embrace. Today we’d like to look at the topic loving versus smothering in your marriage relationship. When you love someone, your desire to be with them is driven by your proper motives, such as your spouse’s best interests, generosity, […]