The Adventure Continues…Now What?
Congratulations on completing the Adventures in Marriage workshop! You’ve taken an important step toward building a stronger, more connected marriage. But now that the adventure has begun, how do you keep growing in communication, trust, and love? Here are some practical tips to help you continue your journey: 1. Schedule Regular Check-Ins After the excitement…
Conflict in Marriage: How to Recover Well
Conflict is a natural part of any marriage, but it’s not the conflict itself that determines the strength of your relationship—it’s how you recover from it. Recovering well from disagreements helps build trust, deepen emotional connection, and strengthen your bond over time. So, how do you navigate the rocky waters of conflict and come out…
SEEING WHAT WE CAN’T SEE
I don’t know what I don’t know that I don’t know. Our opening conversation with many couples is helping them see what they don’t see, and they don’t know they can’t see it. Follow along with me. We knowwhat we know; I know where I live. We know what we don’t know. I know I…
We’ve Been Robbed!
Ever feel like comparison is stealing the joy from your relationship? The Bible teaches us through Paul that true contentment is learned, not given. When we measure our relationships against others, we often overlook the happiness that’s right in front of us. Gratitude is the key to combating discontentment. By focusing on what we appreciate…
Money Talks
Navigating the Saver vs. Spender Dynamic in Relationships Money can be a source of tension in relationships, especially when one partner is a saver and the other is a spender. These financial differences don’t have to cause conflict—they can actually complement each other and create balance when handled well. But to make that happen, open…
Do You Speak My Language? Understanding the 5 Love Languages
Relationships thrive when we feel understood and valued, but sometimes it seems like we’re speaking different languages when it comes to love. That’s where Dr. Gary Chapman’s concept of the 5 Love Languages comes in. The idea is simple: each person has a unique way of giving and receiving love, and when we learn to…
Men from Mars woman from Venus #3
Men’s primary need is RESPECT and SUPPORT. Both are received through trust, acceptance, appreciation, approval, and encouragement.P.S. Most men don’t want just more sex in their marriage … it goes deeper than that! Wives, submission doesn’t mean giving in or being a doormat; it’s a gift of your will. It means submitting to God first,…
Men from Mars woman from Venus #2
The whimsical premise of Men Are from Mars is that many years ago, all men lived on Mars, and all women lived on Venus. Once they got together, they respected and enjoyed their differences—until one day when everybody woke up completely forgetting that they had once come from different planets. And ever since, men mistakenly…
Men from Mars woman from Venus #1
Dr. John Gray’s popular book, “Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus,” suggests that the reason for relationship conflicts is that each gender is accustomed to its own set of emotional balances, cultures, and values, or, metaphorically speaking, live on different planets. The key to lasting, successful relationships is understanding and appreciating gender differences…
In-Laws Out-Laws
You married your spouse’s family too! This may be truer for some than for others but interacting with your spouse’s family and developing some sort of a relationship with them is inevitable. Your in-laws are a group of people who have a unique personal and intimate relationship with your spouse which existed long before your…