As a Christian counseling agency, one of the most common questions that we get from our local pastors is “How can I help this couple in my church who is struggling?” Today, let’s offer some resources! There are plenty of ideas for conversations, questions to ask, and things to try with couples who are struggling. … Continue reading Some Favorite Books To Help Christian Couples (From A Marriage Therapist’s Bookshelf)
Every Christian leader will have opportunities to help people in their marriages. But how do you approach marriage counseling? Can you help a marriage even if you’re meeting 1:1 with someone? (Yes! You can.) Today you’ll get some specific tips from a Christian marriage counselor on how to get started on the right foot when … Continue reading Helping Marriages Succeed – Tips To Help Them Help Themselves
When God created the world, the first thing that He declared not good comes in Genesis 2:18. He made the heavens and the earth, the animals and birds, and after he made Adam he said: “It is not good for man to be alone.” And so He made Eve. Had Adam and Eve rejected the … Continue reading Four Tips to Maintain a Strong Marriage
One of the most prominent and common sins in today’s culture is sexual sin. This can take many forms: pornography use, infidelity, lust, sex before marriage, and more. These sexual sins certainly occur before marriage, but unfortunately, they are also common within marriage. Many couples come into counseling in order to deal with sexual sin. … Continue reading Handling sexual sin in a marriage
This morning, I woke up feeling… not my best. It was a slow start to the day. Then, about 20 minutes ago, my sweet and wonderful husband brought me a favorite Starbucks beverage as a pick-me-up. He used his short planning period at school to drive, buy, deliver, drive – just because he knew I’d … Continue reading All 5 love languages matter
Today is my five-year wedding anniversary. Somehow, it feels so fast and so long, all at the same time! I am thankful that it has been a wonderful five years, and I am excited for the years ahead. Whether a five-year anniversary is a nostalgic memory for you or if it feels forever in the … Continue reading Five things I’ve learned in the first five years of marriage
Intimacy is much bigger than simply physical touch. We want to be emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and yes also physically intimate with our spouse. With so much going on in our daily lives, how can we strengthen intimacy with our beloved? How do we have a deep and meaningful relationship with the chaos of toddlers, starting … Continue reading Strengthening Intimacy with Your Spouse in 15 Minutes a Day