5 Things to Know Before You Marry–Part 3 Let's talk about family
Have you heard the phrase, "When you get married, you don't just marry the person but you marry their family?" In many ways, it really is true. Getting to know each other’s family and [...]
5 Things to Know Before You Marry—part 2 How will we approach our finances?
“I have $20,000 in credit card debt but I’m not telling him about my finances until after we get married.” This happened almost 30 years ago as Brad was meeting with a bride-to-be. Because [...]
5 Things to Know Before You Marry–Part 1 Are we spiritually compatible?
If you’re planning to get married have you asked yourself, “What are the top five things I have to know before we get married or engaged?" For those of you who ARE married...what top [...]
How to Build “TEAM” in Your Marriage Four keys to being a team for every marriage
Have you struggled for unity in your marriage and wished the two of you could be more of a team? In any team sport you can't have players running their own route, playing any [...]
The 7 Lies of Marriage–part 7 Lie #7: Infidelity doesn't hurt my marriage, it only supplements it
While one may not verbalize this lie, buying into it opens the door for a covert adulterous relationship. The thought is: “Since my spouse isn’t meeting my ____________ needs, I can have those needs [...]
The 7 Lies of Marriage–part 6 Lie #6: Porn Helps Our Marriage
On any given day, 25% of all internet searches are sexual in nature. We believe pornography and addiction to pornography is pandemic in nature today. The assault and destruction on homes, marriages, and families [...]
The 7 Lies of Marriage–part 5 Lie #5: My Spouse Should Meet All My Needs
This lie arises from the desire to be so fully enmeshed with one’s spouse that no one could come close to fulfilling needs like one’s spouse. The thought is that because one’s spouse is [...]
The 7 Lies of Marriage–part 4 Lie #4: Marriage is 50/50
Mathematically, doesn’t it make sense that if a husband and wife each give 50% to their marriage, everything should work out fine? Couples start thinking that when they split the effort 50/50, then fairness [...]
The 7 Lies of Marriage–part 3 Lie #3: My Spouse Will Never Change
Throughout the pages of the Bible are examples of people whose lives experienced change. The disciples transformed from cowardly to bold. Paul persecuted Christians and then became a Christ-follower. David changed through repentance. [...]
The 7 Lies of Marriage–part 2 Lie #2: I'm Supposed to be Happy
For many people, they believe that their personal happiness is what matters most in marriage. If they aren't happy then it's time to move on. Besides, God wants us to be happy, right? Actually, [...]
The 7 Lies of Marriage–part 1 Lie #1: The Kids Come First
Have you ever known a mother who seemed to care more about her children than her husband? What about a husband who preferred spending time with his kids instead of his wife? How many [...]
In-laws: Steps for Success Advice for those who are or have in-laws
In-laws. Most of us have them at some point in our lives. In 2017 in the US alone, 60.8 million people were classified as “married.” Each year a little over 2 million people become [...]
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