The Marriage and Family Blog

As I eagerly look forward to the weeks ahead – leading to and surrounding Christmas, my perspective has changed a bit with having adult children. Holidays are now shared between us and our...

Let's get real for a moment. Thanksgiving isn't just about stuffing yourself with pumpkin pie and wearing stretchy pants (though those are definitely perks). It's about something much deeper:...

One of the most frequently asked questions I get as a pastor is, “How do I hear from God?” or “How can I recognize when God is speaking to me?” So, I want to give you a...

The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. James 5:16

Did you know that you have the capacity to change things? The Word says that the effective, fervent prayer of a righteous...

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It is March - the month all about basketball (at least in my household). We even have a traveling March Madness trophy amongst our family members. I have yet to win it… maybe this...

Why should we be concerned about building our “patience muscle?” Isn’t it sometimes easier to ask for forgiveness than to react correctly the first time? The truth is patience is...

The human experience can be summed up in the phrase, “hurry up and wait.” Life is moving at lightning speed. However, there are times of waiting that feel like they drag on forever -...

Raise your hand if you could use more patience in your life! What if we told you that you already have all the patience you need? You might think that’s impossible, but let me explain. 

Do you remember having to be put into time-out as a child? Or maybe you have disciplined your own kids with the time-out rule.

When my children were little, we had a little blue chair that was used...

We would all agree that building a successful family takes love. But what about faith? Faith sometimes falls by the wayside. However, it is faith that will keep us going when the hard times...

Connection

Relationships are all about the connection between two people. The closeness of that relationship determines the level of connection you experience. For example, you wouldn’t share...

Does this little scenario sound familiar? 

Woman: Communication is key

Man: What’s wrong?

Woman: Nothing...

We all know that communication is key to any healthy relationship. However,...