I pulled my phone closer in case I needed to quickly dial 911. My client kept looking over her shoulder as if she’d heard a noise. Her attention was off that day; mine was heightened. I genuinely felt afraid for her. Her husband had stormed out of our marriage coaching session minutes earlier because, yet…
When you got married, you committed to your wife or husband. You said the commitment would last a lifetime and you meant it. But commitment isn’t a decision you make only once. A lasting relationship asks you to make that choice again and again. What Is Commitment? Commitment is more than a promise to stay…
Perhaps the most loved and most misunderstood person in any church is the pastor’s wife. Pastors’ wives often carry expectations they were never formally called or hired to fulfill, and churches can best care for them by seeing them as individual members of the body of Christ rather than as extensions of their husbands’ ministries….
Gottman’s Sound Relationship House As the Gottman Institute celebrates its 30th anniversary, the Sound Relationship House model is still sought after as a roadmap for healthy relationships by therapists and couples alike. No other model offers a structured, transparent, and effective method of couples therapy that has been shown to improve relationships in multiple research…
Glancing through my texts, I came across one from a friend inviting me to lunch. After politely declining, I thought to myself, “I’m a terrible friend. Poor Susan must think I’ve abandoned her.” While I wanted to be there for my friend, I made little effort to do so. The Lord had blessed me with a…
Spirituality plays a vital role in marriage, providing a strong foundation for the relationship and deepening the connection between spouses. One of the fundamental aspects of spirituality in marriage is the shared pursuit of a deeper relationship with God. Ecclesiastes 4:12 says, “And if one prevails against him, two shall withstand him, and a threefold…
For The Gottman Institute’s 30th anniversary, we’re exploring five relationship myths that just won’t quit, and what the research actually says. After 50 years of relationship research, we know more than ever about what makes love last. Yet some relationship myths refuse to disappear. You’ve probably heard a few of these myths before. Your parents…
What does the Bible say about Friendship? What does the Bible say about friendship? Scripture teaches that friendship is a gift from God, but it also calls us to choose our friends wisely and become the kind of friend who loves, encourages, forgives, serves, and speaks truth. Jesus gives us the greatest example of friendship…
Are you searching for the true meaning of love according to the Bible? Whether you’re single, dating, engaged, or married, this deep dive into agape love, romantic love vs. lust, and God’s design for relationships will speak to your heart and guide your spiritual walk. In this teaching video, we explore powerful Scriptures that define…
“Love one another as I have loved you.” – John 15:12 My firstborn’s backpack swung into the car. Slumped down and defeated, she struggled for the strength to pull her seat belt on. This had become an ordinary end to the school day, and the lump in my throat swelled as the hurt visibly started…