Dear Friends, The empty-nest season can take a toll on marriages. After the kids leave the house, some coupes state they have nothing in common anymore. Then there are those who admit they simply aren’t willing to make the effort it takes to create a full marriage that spans both time and seasons of change.…
Dear Friends, The secular influences that surround us can exacta toll on our marriage. Protecting our marriage against stressors of this day and age requires effort in five areas: Unconditional commitment Increased trust Increased respect Healthy boundaries Increased couple time When couples compromise on obedience to God, their marriages drift towards mediocrity. Abundant marriage, however,…
Dear Friends, Living with boundaries is not easy, but it is necessary because it helps us love the other person without idolizing them, and it allows us to prepare for marriage but not become too emotionally and physically intimate before it. To read more, Please Click Here
Dear Friends, We’d be wise to listen to those who have been married for a long time. They have important information for us. These five lessons can help us build a strong foundation for a life-long marriage. Communication Commitment Humour Friendship Conflict Resolution To read the article, Please Click Here
Dear Friends, “Will my kids be okay?” “Our kids have seen too much already.” “I don’t want them to think this is what love looks like.” If you’re going through hard times in your marriage, maybe you’ve asked questions like these. When my husband Carey and I went through our dark season of marriage…
Dear Friends, Chances are, you know several people among family and friends who face mental health struggles. Maybe right now, it’s you. If so, you’re in good company, because around 20% of the population is struggling with a mental health issue of some sort, whether it be anxiety, depression, ADHD or other. That’s why Dr.…
Dear Friends, While I realize that Noah and I have plenty of mountains and valleys to travel in the years ahead, we’ve experienced growth and victories even in the start of our journey. Here are a few highlights that have stood out as we’ve walked through the beginning of our marriage. In our engagement season,…
Dear Friends, In my years of experience counseling married couples, I’ve seen firsthand that even under the most ideal of circumstances, marriage can be tough! The joining of two people with distinct backgrounds, personalities, and perspectives is a beautiful thing, but it’s guaranteed to come with challenges as well. And if marriage can be tough,…
Dear Friends, Love is a sacrifice. We should treat our spouse as someone of great value and care for their needs. But sacrifice should be motivated by love, not fear. I keep a file of old news articles — it’s my “I’ll get around to it” file. The coronavirus quarantine has given me the chance…
Dear Friends, Marriage struggles are normal. But often, couples ask, “Is divorce the right answer?” These 15 questions will help you evaluate your marriage. Mike and Sandy* came to see me for marriage therapy. They struggled with one of the most challenging questions a married couple can ask: Is divorce the right answer? It’s a high-stakes question…