by Guest Writer | Sep 25, 2017 | Advice
Have you ever wondered what’s the most important shape in marriage? Probably not before you read the sentence above. For the past 12 years, I have worked with thousands of couples who are preparing for marriage, starting marriage, and many who have been married...
by Sarah Anderson | Jul 28, 2017 | Advice, Newlywed
by Sarah Anderson Stubborn people have a tendency to pick fights. That’s me. It helps that I argue like a boss. When you come from a family of politicians, arguing and winning are your thing. This is where I shine. So winning conflicts in my marriage isn’t necessarily...
by Guest Writer | Jun 12, 2017 | Advice, Communication
by Amanda Maguire “I, Amanda, take you Jeff, to have and to hold from this day forward, for BETTER or for WORSE . . . ” What did I know about those two words then I was 22! Jeff and I laugh. We are mostly amazed that many of us make the most life changing,...
by Guest Writer | Jun 6, 2017 | Advice
by Amy Martin When I was a little girl, I used to dream of getting married someday—as I’m sure many young girls do. I would dream about marrying a man that had all the best qualities imaginable, and then some. Now, I can’t vouch for men, but I imagine as...
by Guest Writer | May 16, 2017 | Advice, Communication
by Joshua Straub A few years ago, I traveled to speak at a marriage conference in Texas. My wife, Christi, who was then in the middle of a 14-week stint of all-day sickness from her pregnancy, was unable to travel with me. So she stayed home with our then 18-month-old...
by Tim Walker | Mar 10, 2017 | Advice
by Tim Walker If you’ve watched a lot of movies, or even the evening news, you know this truth . . . escapes are hard. People don’t just walk out free and clear. Well, that is unless you are the apostle Paul and Silas experiencing a divine jail break (Acts 16). But...
