by Christian Family Life | May 22, 2020 | communication, conflict resolution, Invest, marital trials, Restore, Uncategorized
It should come as no surprise that emotional pain is an ever-present part of our human existence. The most recent lock-down pandemic has highlighted this truth. It also reveals the potential for unexpected pain in areas we might have previously considered... by Christian Family Life | May 15, 2020 | christian marriage, communication, conflict resolution, marital trials, Uncategorized
What we decide to do with the pain we experience every day is critical. If we hold onto it or try to heal ourselves then bad things happen. To quote Wesley from the classic movie, A Princess Bride, “Life is pain, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling... 
by Christian Family Life | May 1, 2020 | Build, christian marriage, Invest, marital trials, Restore, Uncategorized
Written by Special Guest Contributor: Cindy Goff This time of quarantine is difficult for so many. I find myself distant from those I love. My lens appears to have a filter clouding my view. Normal routines and bigger dreams appear to be on hold or... 
by Christian Family Life | Apr 23, 2020 | christian marriage, communication, conflict resolution, marital trials, Restore, Uncategorized
In full transparency, after 17 years of marriage and 22 years together we (Ryan and Ashlie Cook) had LOTS of need for forgiveness and reconciliation. Probably like many of you, we have way more examples of failure than success! The process of forgiveness has been one... 
by Christian Family Life | Apr 17, 2020 | christian marriage, conflict resolution, marital trials
EXPOSED While many marriages and relationships have embraced this time of quarantine for the better, others have realized their marriage isn’t what they thought it was. Or maybe deep-down they knew things weren't that great, but the option to live parallel lives has... 
by Christian Family Life | Jun 6, 2018 | marital trials, Restore
Marriages fail for many reasons, but knowing these 6 primary reasons marriages fail will help you avoid some of the pitfalls common to most couples. All relationships, whether romantic or friendly, start with a basic motivation of attraction. This motivation may focus...
