“There are moments when I wish I could roll back the clock and take all the sadness away, but I have the feeling that if I did, the joy would be gone as well.” – Nicholas Sparks Living in the in-between. You know those moments – or maybe even months or years – when everything […]
Habits
Habits change into character. – Ovid Whether we like it or not, our days are full of habits. They can be good habits … or they can be bad habits. Yes – we all have those, too. Some patterns are thought-out, and others come so instinctively they’re second nature to our daily routine. Take a […]
The Power of a Word 2023
Many of us are resolution-makers and goal-setters, especially when New Year’s rolls around. So how do you and your spouse work toward a goal or keep your relationship moving forward? For quite some time, we were resolution-setters, too. We would choose a goal, hope, pray, and put in the effort. We tried to maintain enough […]
Power of a Word
The Bible tells us the power of a word in no uncertain terms. Words According to the Bible Right out of the Book of Proverbs 18 (v.21), we read: Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. Words aren’t something we necessarily give frequent […]
Celebration 2022
Merry almost Christmas! It’s time to celebrate Jesus and have cherished time with family and friends. But what if things aren’t so merry and bright with your relationship? We’ve developed some practical tips to help keep you focused on each other and the real reason for Christmas. We pray that you can slow down and […]
Life Is Still Beautiful
It’s a Wonderful Life. If you’ve seen this classic Christmas film, you no doubt walked away feeling uplifted and encouraged about life. But maybe your real life isn’t feeling so picturesque right now, and you’re wondering just how to get back to that wonderful, peaceful place. Life can still be beautiful, even in the pain […]
Being Intentional
Over the years, as I’ve gained experience and wisdom, one of my goals has been to be more intentional with my life. Deliberate daily actions, from my prayer life to my relationships and thoughts. And especially in my healing. You see, when pain and hurts are left unchecked and not processed, they can grow larger […]
Communication: How Does It Make Me Feel?
Communication: a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior. That’s Merriam-Webster’s definition. So how do you define communication? Better yet: Communication in Marriage How is communication in your marriage? Most counselors and coaches (including us) agree that communication is foundational to a solid marriage relationship. […]
When Things Don’t Go As Planned
Life is sailing along quite smoothly: a great job, picture-perfect kiddos who are active in all the things, a supportive spouse, and a wonderful church you attend with your family. You’re living out everything you’d ever wanted and dreamed of as a little girl! But what happens when things don’t go as planned? Your job […]
Love Is A Verb
Are Relationships Like The Movies? Don’t we enjoy a good, old-fashioned romantic comedy? Boy meets girl. Boy and girl fall in love andthen maybe run into some trouble. They figure it out, then the boy proposes to girl (always inquite the grandest of styles!). Next? They get married, and then, of course, they live happilyever […]