Smoldering Stress: Balancing Your Marriage and Raising Kids
"I ran too fast, too far, too long on too many borrowed miles. And then it hit me like something just plain awful. I have been a psychological, spiritual, and emotional mess. I need to refine my life, my marriage, and my parenting so I can live again." —A mother of...
What To Do When Your Spouse Triggers You
When our spouse does something frustrating, hurtful, or wrong, it triggers us. And it’s so easy—even so natural—to react without thinking. And here’s the biggest problem: There can often be nothing between what triggers us and our reaction. Let me geek out for just a...
Stop It! Just Stop It! Your Spouse is Not the Source of All Your Marriage Problems
by Jackie Bledsoe My email inbox, as well as my Facebook messages box, gets filled from time to time with messages from people asking for help with their marriage problems. I’m always willing to help, as I believe God has equipped me to do just that. But sometimes...
Spend Less Time On Your Phone With These 6 Tips
by Meygan Caston I’m not sure about you, but . . . I don’t want to look back 20 years from now and know that I missed out on some of my life’s greatest memories, all because I was scrolling on my phone. Marriages today are suffering for many reasons, but cell phone...
Two Ways to Fire Up Passion in the Bedroom
"There’s more to sex than mere skin on skin. Sex is as much spiritual mystery as physical fact" (1Corinthians 6:16). The loss of passionate romance is a common complaint in marriage. It seems that once the confetti and rice are swept away and the last of the wedding...
Cozy, Little Fires Everywhere: Small Ways to Fire Up Your Marriage
It's easy to focus on what is not working in our marriage, especially when we are trying to work on our marriage. I get it. The logic is sound: focus on your problems so you can fix them. But here’s the problem with focusing solely on what is not working: most of us...
The History of Valentine’s Day & 5 Creative Ways To Celebrate
Couples around the world will commemorate Valentine’s Day by giving flowers, jewelry, candy, and cards to their significant others. Around 1 billion valentines will be mailed this year. Despite being such a popular holiday, few understand Valentine’s Day’s roots. Is...
10 Christmas Ideas For Married Couples With Decision Fatigue
What do you get for your spouse at Christmas when you can’t stand to make another decision? We’ve got 10 fun ideas for you to try out.
CHOOSE ONE OF THESE 12 TINY BIG THINGS FOR YOUR MARRIAGE
I hear over and over, “Marriage is so complicated.” After 20 years of working with couples, I say over and over, “Marriage is easier than you think.” Practice one of these tiny things for a week and let us know what happens. Be nice. Don't say everything you think....