Healthy Communication in Marriage
How can we truly grow in communication skills that actually work, and in doing so, positively impact our marriage?
This topic builds upon what we have discussed in previous weeks. Expectations in marriage, gender differences, self-awareness, and family of origin all affect the way we communicate with our spouse.
What Leads to a Peaceful Life?
How seamlessly do you adjust to new seasons? Do you enjoy your current family rhythm in this season? Is there anything you wish you could add or subtract from your schedule to create more ideal days?
Practical Ways to Rekindle Love in Marriage
How did you meet and fall in love with your spouse?
What feelings were you experiencing at that point in your story? What were your expectations for your future together?
One Enjoyable Way to Serve Together in Marriage
What ministry can all couples do together in marriage?
No matter what season you are in or how tight your budget is, there is a highly rewarding practice that brings community together and blesses everyone present, especially when your heart attitude is in the right place.
Most Helpful Gender Difference to Understand
In ninth grade, I remember listing a full page of topics to research for my term paper. This exercise revealed I was interested in psychology as most of my topics were linked to human relations. I landed on birth order, which began a journey of delighting in the study of mind, behavior, and interpersonal relationships.
How is Self-Awareness Beneficial in Marriage?
What do these two marriages have in common?
He speaks to her with a harsh tone every time he is lacking sleep. Over time, his wife avoids him and shies away from connecting with him when he is tired. He has no idea why she recoils at certain times, which only fuels his anger.
How Does Your Family of Origin Affect Your Marriage?
“FOO” was a common abbreviation we were trained to use in marriage and family therapy. FOO stands for “family of origin.”
How does your FOO impact you?!
Marriage: Foundational Questions to Promote Connection
By our second date, I knew Mark Dugger was the person I would get to someday marry. Six months later, he put a ring on my finger during his epic proposal.
Marriage Scripture I am Loving
Did you have Scripture read at your wedding? Ours was 1 Corinthians 13 and Philippians 2. These remain some of my favorite chapters in the Bible.
Four Best Financial Tips I’ve Received
My amazing husband and I have lived in seasons of plenty and seasons of want. Both experiences make us grateful for truth from thousands of years ago which has proven to be applicable in our daily lives over two millennia later. In each season, this truth helped us discover joy, peace, and contentment. (See Philippians 4:12-13 NIV)