by Jim Burns | May 1, 2022 | Advice, Communication, Faith, Fun
Too many couples settle for mediocrity in their marriage, when they would never settle for second best in other areas of their lives. A marriage that is a true union of souls—a connection of love, respect, romance, and spiritual oneness—sounds like a fairy tale. But...
by Ted Lowe | Dec 1, 2021 | Advice, Conflict, Faith
As someone who has been working with married couples since 2001 and married since 1995, I try to go back often to this baseline question: Why do some couples have a great marriage and others don’t? The answer to that question may surprise you, but I’m certain...
by Jim Burns | Jul 1, 2021 | Faith, Parenting
“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...
by Ted Lowe | Jun 1, 2021 | Communication, Conflict, Faith
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...
by Fierce Marriage | Dec 16, 2019 | Faith, Holiday
To be honest, I find parts of the holiday season wearing. The biggest frustration I have is the consumerism. Our culture has turned a celebration of Jesus’ arrival into an opportunity for commerce. Not that giving and receiving gifts is a bad thing. . . it’s...
by Matt Engle | Dec 2, 2019 | Faith, Retired
How Are You Spending Your Day? The challenge of time management is one we can all relate to. If we aren’t constantly aware of how we are spending our time, it’s easy to fall into the trap of not knowing how we spent our day. You find yourself wondering: Did I invest...
