Generational curses cast a persistent shadow that spans generations, akin to a threatening cloud hovering over your family’s past. However, as Christians, we need not be victims of this inherited burden. By means of Christ, we can surpass these limitations and embrace the blessings that God has intended for us. This isn’t about any mystical…
On January 11, 1996, I took Rebecca on our first date. We had dinner at Olive Garden, then went to see The American President. It wasn’t a particularly original date, even by 1996 standards. But something about it stuck. Every January since, we’ve returned to Olive Garden and watched that same movie. Thirty years later,…
Able to be accepted by everyone—this is a definition of the word “agreeable” that makes me cringe a little. You see, overcoming my people-pleasing ways has been like hiking a mountain in flip flops. I make a few upward strides before sliding back into old patterns. Can you relate? After the last presidential election, I…
Brought to you by This article is adapted from Season 7, Episode 17 of the Marriage After God podcast. Subscribe and listen today. In the gift and bond of marriage, God has given us a unique and powerful opportunity to grow closer not only to our spouse but also to God. As wives, we have the…
News stories and polls continue to report that people are choosing to marry at older ages. According to The Knot, a wedding planning company, the average age of marriage in 2025 is 32 (“What’s the Average…”). While The Knot gives various reasons for this average age of first marriage, the overarching reason is that both…
‘The masters of relationships are masters of repair’ These words of Dr. John Gottman, spoken in his memorable voice and cadence, go with me into every couples therapy session. I repeat these 8 words to my couples as I teach them the Gottman intervention called The Aftermath of a Fight or Regrettable Incident and as…
God wants us to be happy, right? I hear it often in my work with couples. Two people on the brink of divorce, not because of abuse or infidelity, but because the relationship no longer makes them happy. As they describe, the excitement, curiosity, and fun they experienced at the beginning of their relationship are…
“He who finds a wife finds a good thing and receives favor from the Lord.” – Proverbs 18:22 Key Points Proverbs 18:22 celebrates a godly wife as a gift and a sign of the Lord’s favor. A wife is not meant to carry every burden alone, but to be honored as a partner of strength,…
Some may wonder whether their ministry opportunities have ended once their marriage has ended. God is so gracious as to never waste our pain. He uses what we’ve been through to help us grow, change, and sometimes better help others who are walking through similar struggles. Our stories, both the good and bad, are for…
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Gottman Institute. Thirty years of research, thousands of scientific observations, and one question that continues to fascinate the community of relational psychology: How do we help couples thrive? What Is the Best Way to Help Couples? I’ve been asking that question since I sat with my first…