Articles by Susan and Dale Mathis

Susan and Dale Mathis are passionate about helping couples prepare for marriage and for remarriage, since they are a remarried couple themselves. Dale has two master's degrees in counseling and has worked in counseling and human resources for over 30 years. Susan, the founding editor of Thriving Family magazine, has written prolifically for magazines and newspapers and continues to serve as a consultant, freelance editor and writer, and speaker. As a couple they enjoy camping, hiking, biking, and visiting family and friends around the world. Their blended family includes five adult children and three granddaughters. For more information about Susan or Dale, visit their website.


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Gender Roles in Remarriage

God’s redemptive work in your second marriage can change life for the good, and that includes how you figure out your roles and responsibilities. The decisions made in prior marriages, or a person’s views about roles and responsibilities, might not quite have aligned with how God has wired us. The world’s confusing views of male…

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A Vision for Your Marriage

Do you have a vision for your marriage, one that’s greater than your relationship or the daily details of life? The Bible says, The Scripture says, ‘Where there is no vision, the people perish (Proverbs 29:18, kjv).” Having a vision and a plan for a redemptive marriage can be one of the most inspiring, productive…

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Are You Ready to Remarry?

According to the U.S. Census Bureau 66 percent of remarriages and living together situations end in break up, especially when children are involved. But statistics also say that couples who participate in premarital education report a thirty percent higher level of overall marital satisfaction and better communication. That means you are greatly increasing your chances…

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