While life can be chaotic, one of the things we often long for is peace, especially in our marriage. Where does that peace come from? How can we foster that peace in our homes? Read on to find out. Fruit of the Spirit–Peace Four young children made life hectic at the Martinez household. Heading to […]
All marriages at some point or another will have conflict. It’s not an “if” there is a conflict; it’s “when.” These 5 steps to resolve conflict will help your marriage get back on the right track and restore oneness. Resolve Conflict in Your Marriage A recent post on 3 Requirements for Effective Communication discussed the […]
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 on beauty, sex appeal, personality, wealth, power, intelligence, popularity, sense of humor, or […]
What do you do when your spouse loses a job? Here are 5 things you can do to help the situation when a spouse loses a job. The Bad News when Someone Loses a Job I heard the garage door opening. It was only 5 o’clock. Don certainly was home early. Lately he had been […]
When you have been wronged for doing the right thing, it can be easy to retaliate for suffering injustice. Remember that God is the ultimate judge. Note: This is part 2 of a 3 part series. Click to read part 1 and part 3. TV viewers love a story that ends with the bad guy getting caught and going to […]
We often asking ourselves, “Why me? Why I am the one facing trials right now?” Though it can be challenging, what we really need to ask is, “What are God’s purposes for this trial?” Our Need when Facing Trials “Why me? Why now? Will it ever end?” When faced with trials we often ask these questions. […]
A 50/50 relationship doesn’t work in marriage. The deceptive “you do you’ll part and I’ll do mine” always falls short. Our Need Marriage, many believe, is a “fifty-fifty” relationship. That belief sounds good and seems to make sense. There’s just one problem – it doesn’t work. Here’s why: Thinking our spouse must do his or […]