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…
It may look fine on your calendar: Grandma Jan’s house for Christmas breakfast, your mom’s house for lunch, his step-dad’s house for dinner, and your grandpa’s house for a second dinner. Everyone’s covered and there are no overlaps on the planner. But by the end of the day you’re exhausted and so stuffed that you’re…
How does a great love story start? Two people meet, and before long their relationship develops from like to love. Then they decide to get married, often with a romantic proposal, followed by a wonderful wedding celebration. There are hundreds of variations on this love story. But every single one ends the same way: “…and…
Marriage is like an adventurous journey taken together. Ahead there are beautiful vistas for you to discover and lush meadows to enjoy. There are steep trails that can be challenging to climb, and dangers to be avoided. You’ll also find tricky sections where special attention is needed. Here are three places to watch out for…
Garrison stuffs his minor annoyances. “The person I’m dating now might make a comment unintentionally that hurts me,” he said. “Instead of saying anything, I think, It’s not that big a deal, so why create conflict?” He doesn’t want to be accused of being too nitpicky or demanding. But lately he’s noticed that he has…
