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, […]
85% of Couples Who Attend Our Marriage Intensives Experience Breakthroughs … for the Other 15% We Offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
We understand how overwhelming it can feel when your marriage is struggling. If you’re reading this, you might be feeling stuck, disconnected, or even wondering if there’s hope left for your relationship. We want you to know—you’re not alone, and you don’t have to walk this road by yourself. Here’s what one recent couple shared […]
Reflecting on Marriage Memories
Someone once said that marriages are built on memories. If that’s true, we need to take some time to reflect on those shared moments and write them down so we can talk about them with our children. The idea of remembering historical highlights goes back to God’s commissioning the construction of several monuments throughout Old Testament history. God knew that his children would easily […]
Second Most Vulnerable Time for Divorce
As school has resumed and many have dropped children off at college, it’s a good time of year to be reminded of something that often surprises couples…the second most vulnerable time for divorce is during the onset of the empty nest years. That’s because the number one cause of divorce is not an affair, money problems or irreconcilable […]
Need a Tune Up?
It’s the end of summer, and if you’re like me, you’re receiving ads in the mail urging us to get our heating systems checked and tuned up before the cold of winter sets in. But it’s still hot outside, and the thought of being warmer is just the last thing on our minds. But years of experience have […]
Is It Okay to Lie?
Everyone tells a white lie now and then but we need to ask ourselves, why? Sometimes we believe these white lies will save our relationships, ease a hectic situation, or maybe buy us some time. But the danger lurks and once we get started, it’s all too easy to keep those lies going and going and going. Are you […]
Do We Need Counseling?
Here’s a question I get a lot…“Is our marriage at the point where we need some counseling?” I often joke and say if you’re asking me, it probably does. That’s a loaded question and every situation is unique. But let me see if I can offer a few thoughts that might provide some clarity. Just like the fact […]
Dreaming Together as a Couple
When was the last time you and your spouse spent some time dreaming about your future together? Dreaming together as a couple can be one of the most exciting and uplifting conversations you can have. You did a lot of it when you were dating and engaged, dreaming about your future, family, home and career. Sharing dreams strengthens your commitment to one another […]