Everyone has emotional and relational baggage. We carry it around with us everywhere and bring it with us into marriage. While there’s no shame in having baggage, it’s important to take the time to consider how the behaviors we’ve picked up over the years could be...
Can you believe that the holidays are just around the corner? We recently got our first snow in Illinois, and it’s got us in the holiday spirit! Along with the merriment and celebrations of this season come various expectations, obligations, and family gatherings to...
Every one of us knows what it’s like to hold prayers that haven’t been answered. That season of waiting can feel like one of the toughest battles of all. I experienced this myself during my marriage crisis, and I can’t tell you the number of times I cried out to the...
Prayer is such a powerful work. When it comes to your marriage, standing in the gap for your husband through prayer is one of the most important things you’ll ever do. Whether your marriage is on the rocks, smooth sailing, or somewhere in between, I can’t encourage...
When we stand at the altar and say “I do,” our eyes are filled with stars. We’re certain we have found happily ever after. After the wedding day, we find out that this marriage stuff is way more complicated than we initially thought. Once we are living out our...
Have you heard about the dog and cat marriage? It might sound like a crazy concept, but it’s one that has helped us not only understand each other, but also help other couples understand how attachment styles are impacting their marriage. We created this idea of...
Is there anything better than welcoming a new grandbaby into the world? You get to enjoy all the baby snuggles and spoil the little one as they grow up right before your eyes. In case you didn’t know, we are about to welcome our seventh grandchild into the world (very...
One of the most beautiful gifts we can give to others is our presence in their pain. Knowing you are not alone when you are walking through something hard is so important, especially when it involves the death of a spouse. When you lose your teammate in life, it’s...
What is the Next Day Principle? It’s a practice that we have not only implemented in our own marriage and family, but it’s also something we recommend to other couples in our coaching all the time. It helps to slow down reactivity, giving you time to clarify...
As Christians, we are often unclear about God’s views on sex and intimacy. It can be a struggle to make sense of our temptations, shame, brokenness, longings, or desires. What is more, Christian churches and families are often divided in the nuances of sexuality,...
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