Man battling depression

If Depression is Affecting Your Marriage, It’s Time to Get Help

MattFamily, Marriage Health, Uncategorized

If you or your spouse is battling depression, you are not alone…. Dwayne Johnson probably isn’t quite a household name yet, but he’s got to be getting close. Having appeared in more than 50 movies and television shows, Johnson is the star of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. The 2017 film is the sequel to the 1995 offering featuring the …

Woman looking at wedding ring, considering divorce

3 Questions to Ask Yourself if You Are Considering Divorce

Marriage Dynamics InstituteDivorce, Marriage Courses, Separation, Uncategorized

This powerful post about divorce was written by our friend, Pastor Brian Jones. It was originally posted at happinessable.com, and it is published here with permission. Also, if you are struggling in your marriage, please reach out for help. We offer several marriage courses, and our transformative A New Beginning workshop is specifically designed for couples who are in crisis and headed for …

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Seven Tips to Help You Survive March Madness Together

MattQuality Time, Uncategorized

Can love and basketball coexist? If you’ve seen the 2000 romantic movie Love & Basketball, you’d think so. The film, starring Sanaa Lathan and Omar Epps, shares the story of neighbors who pursue basketball careers and eventually fall in love. But in the middle of March, it may seem like the challenge is too much to overcome. They call it …

Woman writing "Forgive" in her diary - The Who, What, and How of Forgiveness

Forgiveness: Who, What, and How

MattDevotionals, Uncategorized

For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins (Matthew 6.14-15, NIV). If You Want What God Offers, Do What He Asks If we were honest with ourselves, we might admit that there are some …

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How to Grow Closer Together Spiritually

Marriage Dynamics InstituteFaith, Family, Uncategorized

Spiritual growth in your marriage starts with you…. Achieving spiritual intimacy with your spouse is a fantastic goal. It’s a gift many long for but never seem to find. You can meet this lofty summit, but it doesn’t start with two. It begins with one. You. While it’s great to get to a point where you and your spouse are …

Married couple - National Marriage Week 2018

Celebrating National Marriage Week 2018!

Deb PattersonFamily, Marriage Health, Uncategorized

It’s National Marriage Week! National Marriage Week 2018 (Feb. 7-14) is a great time to celebrate one of God’s most precious gifts to us—marriage! This annual celebration raises awareness of the need to build stronger marriages and reduce the divorce rate, which in turn benefits children and helps curtail poverty. Chuck Stetson, chairman of National Marriage Week USA, says, “The …

4 Reasons Your Church Needs a Marriage Ministry

Four Reasons Why Your Church Needs a Marriage Ministry

Marriage Dynamics InstituteMarriage Courses, Marriage Health, Uncategorized

There is a temptation to lump religious people into the same category as non-religious when it comes to predicting the success rate of marriage. Many have promoted the idea that the divorce rate among the two groups is nearly the same. Furthermore, speculation that non-religious couples are more likely to cohabitate rather than get married has caused some to skew the …

Lighthouse - Romans 8

The Great Rescuer – Thoughts on Romans 8:28

Marriage Dynamics InstituteDevotionals, Uncategorized

Romans 8:28  “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” The water was ice cold. So cold, in fact, that the sailor’s eyes were frozen shut. The raging January storm had not only dashed the ship, it had taken away any hope of rescue. …

Man praying - reasons husbands have trouble praying together with their wives

Praying Together: Three Reasons Husbands Have Trouble Praying with Their Wives

Marriage Dynamics InstituteFaith, Marriage Health, Quality Time, Uncategorized

There are not a lot of things many wives would put higher on their priority list than a husband who steps up to the plate as a spiritual leader in their relationship. A big part of that is a consistent prayer life as a couple. If you’re not praying together with your spouse, it’s a good habit to develop – perhaps …

One climber helping another - leaning on God when we can't handle it

When You Can’t Handle It – Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 10:13

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Are you facing something that you feel like you just can’t handle?  No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it (1 Corinthians 10:13). …