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,...
Do you find yourself defining life by before and after the hurt? I’ve been there. When Mark walked away from our marriage, I was overwhelmed by the painful breach of trust. My heart was ripped to pieces and I wasn’t sure I would ever experience joy again. If you’re...
When brokenness strikes, it can feel impossible to know what to say or how to ask for help. Whether that brokenness is due to hard circumstances, an unexpected diagnosis, or the pain of a relationship ending, when we are hurting, all we want to do is retreat. But it’s...
The empty nest season of life is so bittersweet, isn’t it? Nobody prepares you for what it feels like when you have to grapple with two huge obstacles at once: #1) Finding your footing as a big part of your identity—your parenting responsibilities—shifts in a...
