This article was written by Misty Arterburn. Steve and I are approaching our eighteenth wedding anniversary. We are so looking forward to a weekend getaway to celebrate. Each anniversary is a sweet gift that wakes us up a bit, an invitation to bring our love back into focus, often right...
The Role of Our Emotions In Our Realtionships and Faith
This couple's session was not going well. As Ken was getting elevated, his tone was shifting from calm to aggravated. “Seriously? You think that telling my mother ‘Sorry, not sorry’ about being late was appropriate?” “Well, she was the one who scheduled the outing for Gabby in the middle of...
A Kingdom Man Cherishes His Wife
You are the sunshine of my life.That’s why I’ll always stay around.—Stevie Wonder, “You Are the Sunshine of My Life” The lyrics to the pop songs we listened to growing up express strong opinions about love and devotion, but even the best lyrics come up short. They’d have us scaling...
The 7 Steps to a Win-Win
This article is an excerpt from 9 Lies that Will Destroy Your Marriage by Greg Smalley and Robert Paul You can spend your married life fighting or compromising, but why should you when there’s a much better alternative? We challenge you to aim higher: Seek solutions that you both feel...
2 Rules for Safe Conversations In Your Marriage
This article is an excerpt from 9 Lies that Will Destroy Your Marriage by Greg Smalley and Robert Paul Think for a moment about the safety level of your marriage. Is your marriage a safe space? You can feel safe emotionally (the two of you believe your heart is safe...
Making Conflict Work in Your Marriage
This article is an excerpt from 9 Lies that Will Destroy Your Marriage by Greg Smalley and Robert Paul No matter how your parents handled (or didn’t handle) conflict, you can create a new legacy for your marriage and family. You have the opportunity to use conflict—those times when you’re...
5 Resources for A Christ-like Marriage
Marriage is a holy union of two people who vow to be devoted to each other in every season that life throws their way. It is a commitment made in front of the eyes of God that each spouse should aim to protect and guard. Have you found that your...
Take a Hurry Inventory
Taken from The Rhythm of Us: Create the Thriving Marriage You Long For by Chris + Jenni Graebe. In this article from Chris & Jenni Graebe, you’ll read from both of their perspectives. Take a hurry inventory. Yes, we’re asking you to answer the three questions below (even if you...
3 Ways that Rhythms Can Become Ruts In Your Marriage
Taken from The Rhythm of Us: Create the Thriving Marriage You Long For by Chris + Jenni Graebe While most of us can identify the main things that are bothering us in our marriage, sometimes we may not be able to pinpoint the patterns. It’s important, though, to find the...
