Do I Cherish My Spouse? (Part One)
If you’re like me, when you exchanged your marriage vows, and if they were the traditional ones, you may have made one promise that you don’t really know how to keep. Do you remember pledging to love, honor and cherish? Have you ever stopped to think about what those words mean and what the promise is supposed to look like? Do you […]
Five Reasons to Date Your Mate
There’s no doubt about it, regular date nights improve marriages and prevent divorces. Researchers have found that married couples who go on frequent dates have lower divorce rates and feel better about the quality of their marriages than couples who don’t. Hey, hopefully that’s enough evidence to get you dating your spouse again. One study highlighted five reasons why date […]
Christian Relationship Coaching: Building Stronger Bonds
When we think of coaching, we usually think in the context of sports and getting all the specialized training, encouragement, and discipline we need to sharpen our skills and strategies that will make us a valuable asset to the team. So then, a good Christian Relationship Coach will help you learn the information, develop strategies, and teach you the skills you need to become a better spouse or parent. You […]
Choosing the Right Coach for Your Marriage: Key Questions to Ask for Success
When you finally get to the place where you’ve had enough and it is time to start working on or revitalizing your marriage, one of the biggest questions you may ask yourself is: “Do we need some outside help?”The answer to that question comes down to your beliefs regarding the benefits of hiring a professional. Is it […]
Get Your Marital Muscles Pumping: Introducing Personalized Coaching for Couples
Like many folks, I joined a gym to lose some weight, to build some muscle and to increase my stamina. I was trying to combat the aging process, not to mention the years of neglecting my physical fitness. It was one of those gyms that you could go to for a little bit of money every month. And, […]
4 Ways to Know When it’s Time for Marriage Coaching
We’re asked often, “When is the right time to get some help for my marriage?” My response … you know you could use marriage coaching if (a) you’re married, and (b) you’re breathing. Let’s debunk a few myths about marriage coaching. Nobody is going to judge, yell or embarrass you. Despite your potential fears to […]
Pursuing your Spouse
Have you ever thought my spouse hates me? If so, you’ve experienced the truth that unmaintained marriages die a slow death, couples gradually drift apart. Unresolved issues simmer below the surface and trust withers. If we are not purposeful, those loving feelings we have for each other will fade away. If you’re feeling my spouse hates me, don’t give up. The […]
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 it once we get started, it’s all too easy to keep those lies going and going and going. Are you being totally honest? Are […]
Communication Breakdown
Our daily exposure to superficial noise via the Internet, social media, TV and radio makes it easy for us to become immune to significant communication. We become a soundbite culture and we can’t build meaningful relationships with soundbites. Jesus made a habit of getting away from the noise in his everyday life to have some meaningful communication with his Heavenly […]
Are you Guilty of these Negative Comments?
I recently read about a newly married husband and his bride who finished their inaugural dinner in their new home. His wife spent most of her day preparing what she hoped was going to be the perfect meal. His first mistake was to leave her alone to clear the table and do the dishes while he sat in front of the TV. His second […]