Creating a “No Losers” Mindset in Your Marriage
One of the biggest causes of marital breakdowns … is a couple’s inability to resolve conflict effectively; and every married couple runs into conflict because … Conflict is inevitable … two people who are in love … want each other to think and feel the same way about things … how to deal with money … […]
The Ashley Madison website hack means more than you might realize to your marriage!
Ashley Madison is an adult extra-marital “dating” website whose tagline is: “Life is short. Have an affair” What disheartened me was the mind blowing fact that this site has over 37 million registered cheaters! That’s over 10% of our population!! The hackers have threatened to release the names, pictures, messages … and all sorts of […]
The Magic of a “Time-Out” to Ease Arguing Couples!!
Did you know that “Calling a Time Out” …before you get into some marital mayhem can be a great way to start a positive conversation? Coaches often call a time out when they feel the game is out of control and getting away from them. It gives the team a chance to break the negative […]
5 Things We Know Based on the Supreme Court Ruling on Marriage
We’ve all been processing the Supreme Court’s 5-4 ruling declaring: “that same-sex couples may exercise the fundamental right to marry.” Many have asked: “What are the implications of this ruling for House on the Rock Family Ministries?” My answer has been: “I honestly don’t know! But here are five things that I honestly do know: […]
The Greatest Marriage Lie!
In my years of working with couples and talking about their marriages, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard someone declare they’re leaving their spouse because, “I deserve to be happy in my marriage! God wants me to be happy doesn’t He?” I understand the root of their reasoning. We serve a good […]
8 Magical Words to End All Arguments in Marriage!
Recently I heard a sermon that challenged me deeply; the pastor shared he knew 8 magical words that could conquer any conflict in a marriage. He went on to say that these magic words have the power to shatter strongholds, tear down barriers; and would bring healing to arguments that couples have. These words could […]
5 Reasons why a Vacation can Strengthen Your Marriage!
Summer has officially begun … and for many of us that means … it’s vacation time! A chance to “vacate” our everyday routines of work and life … that can break down family relationships! Did you know that going on a vacation can strengthen your marriage and family? Here are five reasons why that’s true: […]
Is Boredom Beating Your Marriage?
Let’s face it … we live in a culture where we’re quickly bored. We change jobs … channels … and conversation topics in the blink of an eye. Today’s media knows this and bombards its ADD audience with sound bite messages every 15 to 30 seconds … Unfortunately many of us who are married … have […]
Why we should say, “I Like it when you …”
When’s the last time you told your spouse … “I like it when you…” Why that question? Because too many marriages are characterized by negative and blaming phrases like “you never do this for me” or “you’re always doing this wrong”. This negative attitude and tone does nothing positive to build your marriage. so let’s […]
5 Keys to a Great Date Night!!
The University of Virginia released a study saying that regular date nights increase marital satisfaction and promote intimacy Here are their five keys to great married dating: First, dating keeps lines of communication open. Turn off your cell phones and work on making lots of great eye contact. Allow time for extended conversations that fight past […]