The Christmas Season Can Be Hard on Relationships

Celebrating the Christmas season can be hard on relationships —particularly marriage. This may seem like a strange statement, but it’s true. You would think the opposite would be true. After-all, during the Christmas season you’re supposed to be celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ —”the Prince of Peace.” So your goal should Read More…

He Came to Get Messy

Jesus Came to Get Messy This You Tube video helps us to better understand why Jesus came into this messy world. We invite you to watch it. Essentially, Jesus did not come to this world to enjoy life here. He came with a servant’s heart to be our savior. He knew Read More…

A Season of Artificiality

We hear people complaining often that the Christmas season has become too commercialized. It is a season of artificiality. And we see what they’re saying. The growth of commercialism is all around us. But we can honestly tell you that we’re truly making the effort to enjoy the CHRIST of Read More…

Merry Christmas Tips – Jay and Laura

MERRY CHRISTMAS… Well, Almost! This is the first Merry Christmas tip given to you from “Celebrate with Jay & Laura!” In this You Tube video you will receive Christmas tidbits to help you Celebrate Your Marriage during the stressful holiday season. So, to start you off, Jay and Laura Laffoon, Read More…

Calming Those Holiday Tensions – MM #230

Even with the joy of Christmas, most of us have experienced stress that comes along with this season of the year. The Christmas song says, “‘Tis the season to be jolly.” But it’s also a season where we put a lot of unnecessary stresses onto our lives. This can make Read More…

Giving Affordable Gifts From The Heart

The following are suggestions for affordable gifts you can give for Christmas, other holidays, or occasions that won’t break your budget. Our suggestion is to give gifts from the heart. Put meaning and into the gifts you give your spouse and loved ones. On many occasions —it is the thought Read More…

Keep Your Marriage Footing As Your Family Becomes One

When you remarry with step children to consider, the continual goal is to establish your marriage footing so your new family becomes one in how you interact with each other. But here’s something to consider: If you were injured and trying to reach a safe place, would you step onto a Read More…