3 Questions to Ask Before Considering a Divorce
Have you ever found yourself asking one of these questions? Am I the only one working on this marriage? Or what if my spouse is taking and never giving?Or, I’m lonely, I’m unhappy and I want to call it quits? What should I do? For some, calling it quits means living in the same house and experiencing a mutual co-existing […]
Am I a Safe Spouse?
Have you ever lied to your spouse because you were afraid of the negative consequences? Do you ever find yourself hiding your true feelings because you’re fearful of what your spouse might think or feel about you? If you’re like most of us, the answer to this embarrassing question is yes. And that means that we’re not feeling totally safe in our […]
Kick off Your Marriage with these Marriage Resolutions
It’s that time of year again where we all sit down and set those infamous New Year’s resolutions. You all know the regulars…let’s lose 10 pounds, read one book a week, save 10% of our paycheck. The problem is that these are resolved today and abandoned by the end of the week. So this year, how about bucking the […]
8 Ways to Start Your Marriage off Right This Year
It’s that time of year again when we resolve to do things that will make our lives better. Well, we want to challenge you to be thinking of some ways you can be making your marriage better this year. So here are eight suggestions: Number one: Plan a regular time to connect spiritually. Find a good read through the Bible program you […]
12 Gifts of Christmas
I’m one of those last minute shoppers who ventures out on Christmas Eve wandering the mall in search of the perfect gift for Karen. Sometimes I know what I’m looking for, but most of the time I’m praying that something’s going to jump out and say, “Here I am”. And honestly, that’s how I got into this insane habit. I had […]
Savior of our Sins
We often forget the context of the Christmas story. We need to remember how important a story’s context is to understanding its intended meaning. God’s people were in a bad place. They were enslaved by the Romans. They were looking for a liberator from this harsh occupation; someone who would set them freepolitically. They weren’t looking for a personal savior, one who would set them […]
Christmas Planning
Christmas is a great time of year, especially if you’re a marriage counselor or a divorce attorney. That’s because the stresses of Christmas will test the marriages health. The choices of Christmas season can be overwhelming. Who’s going to get a card? Which tree? What decoration? Who gets what gift? When, where and with whom are we going […]
Thanking our Spouses
Once a year, we celebrate Thanksgiving…which to many means football, butterball and, of course, Black Friday shopping. The giving thanks part has been relegated to a rather minor position. This holiday was founded by people who gave thanks to God on a daily basis. And now, as a nation, we struggle to focus on being thankful for just one day a year. Thanks and […]
5 Questions to Ask Daily
Did you know it’s been reported that the average couple spends less than 3 minutes a day in meaningful conversation. That’s because most of our couple talk is all about family logistics…who, what, where, when, why and how. It’s all about reporting, not rapport building. It’s head to head communication, not heart to heart connection. The Office for National Statistics finds […]
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. And that’s a loaded question…every situation is unique. But let me see if I can offer a few thoughts that might provide some clarity. Just like the […]