Everything in life requires repair: homes, cars, computers, and most importantly, relationships. When we don’t appropriately repair our relationships from a rupture, big or small, then those hurts begin to pile up and create resentment. At our marriage intensives, we...
When we were walking through our marriage crisis, several mentors advised and counseled us on how to address our hurts, repair the relationship, and eventually become the 2.0 versions of ourselves that we are now. Thanks to these mentors—both marriage counselors and...
Are you chronically stressed? Do you often scroll on your phone to “numb out?” At the end of each day, do you feel wired and tired, just barely getting by? In a survey of over 2,000 Christian women, 91% admitted that they were tired of pushing through every day....
When we adopted our fifth child, Nicolai, at the age of nine, we never imagined we would end up battling circumstances that would lead to over 100 hospital visits. Today, as an adult, Nicolai has several issues that prevent him from having a normal life. Before we go...
I don’t have time for rest! My schedule is too full. I’m too stressed out. I will fall too far behind if I take a break. Do any of these sound familiar to you? Rest is essential for our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. It’s so important that God gave...
Mark: When trust has been broken in a relationship, we can often encounter triggers long after reconciliation has occurred. Jill: We could be triggered by big or small things. Anything that reminds us of the betrayal can take our minds, and our hearts, right back to...
Are you feeling worn out from doing all the heavy lifting in your marriage? You are the only spouse who is putting in the effort to listen to podcasts, read the books, and initiate thoughtful conversations—or at least it feels that way. Resentment is slowly starting...
Real connection happens when you master the personal, powerful way your partner uniquely receives love. That’s when love moves from routine to remarkable. If you are one of the 20 million readers of Dr. Gary Chapman’s The 5 Love Languages®, you already know that...
Gardening is one of my favorite hobbies. Every year, I look forward to seeing my flower garden burst into full color. But long before the blooms appear, there are months of quiet work happening beneath the surface. In the spring, I spend time preparing the soil....
Have you ever noticed a tendency in yourself to put your own wants before the needs of others? If we’re honest, that’s not an easy thing to admit. Most people don’t naturally think of themselves as selfish. And yet, when we slow down and truly examine our hearts,...
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