10 Things You Can (and Can’t) Expect In A Good MarriageWith all the destructive marriages out there, is it any wonder many young people are having second thoughts about getting…
What Telling Your Story Does for You and OthersDarla wanted to hide. She’d been doing it all her life. Her story was a difficult one, and she’d gotten…
Deciding Whether to Leave or Not Leave Your Marriage“Should I stay or should I go?” I hear that from married people all the time. Emotions, memories, trauma, disappointment,…
Planning Regular Housecleaning For Your MarriageYour marriage accumulates debris. Life’s just like that. Even after you’ve dealt with the major trash from the past more…
Getting Rid of the Trash Your Marriage Has AccumulatedEach week the trash truck hauls off the debris you accumulate in your home and most of us rarely if…
Is Marriage Worth the Struggle?Yesterday I had a long talk with a couple whose marriage almost ended. After some serious bad behavior they separated…
When Pain Makes it Feel Impossible to Connect with the Family of GodAfter being deeply hurt in church or experiencing spiritual abuse you want to hide. Your body and soul may recoil…
Ten Things to Ask Your Marriage MentorsMost people embarking on marriage have precious little preparation for what will be the most important earthly relationship they will…
Are Your Reasons for Marriage the Right Reasons?Why did you get married in the first place, or why do you want to get married? And if you…
Make Valentine’s Day More than a Burdensome Commercial PauseToday is Valentine’s Day. This sort-of holiday seems mostly like a chance for retailers to make money during an otherwise…