I was recently inspired to write an article about something that could make a quick difference to my readers. I spent some time thinking about something simple that anyone could do that would … Continue Reading
Category Archives: Marriage
“It’s not me, it’s you…”
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“It’s not (about) me, it’s (about) you…”
According to Scripture, God is love. (1 John 4:8 Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.) Love is … Continue Reading
A Challenge for the week
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Take a few moments before reading further into this article to replay in your mind the words you have spoken to your spouse over the past 24-48 hours. If you had to estimate … Continue Reading
The grass is always greener…
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The grass is always greener… in a well-manicured lawn. No, really, how do you think it became so green? It’s easy to look at other couples or families and think, “wow, they have … Continue Reading
What do you expect?
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As a therapist, I have found myself on many occasions discussing some of the reasons why clients experience problematic symptoms of depression, anxiety, and anger. Through those many discussions, it has become … Continue Reading
Pride, Defenses, and Vulnerability
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“Well, if you don’t know what’s wrong, I’m certainly not going to tell you!”
Have you been guilty of blurting out that line? Maybe it just went through your mind, or … Continue Reading
The Biggest Mistake Christians Make
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Recently, I have been struggling with feeling very discouraged about all the trending topics in social media and the news. I see posts and comments daily criticizing Christians for our faith. We are frequently villainized and our opinions are … Continue Reading
Marital Intimacy: One Aspect of Love
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Psychologist Robert Sternberg gave us a triangular theory of love. As you may discover if you research his theory, he discussed the three sides of the triangle as being intimacy, passion, and commitment. … Continue Reading
Battling Bitterness
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In any relationship, there will be moments when both parties are just not on the same page. There will be disagreements, and there will be times when expectations are not met.
Unmet expectations may be a breeding ground for … Continue Reading
What is most important?
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I just want to ask you a question: What IS most important? What’s it all about?
Scripture clearly states that God is love (1 John 4:8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love).