Have you realized yet that sometimes you can appear to “win” an argument, but in the long run, you still lose? You may feel better after winning. But when your spouse feels like a loser, it’s your relationship that will ultimately lose. We’re told in the Bible: “A fool finds Read More…
Does that title (which is a statement) make sense? I’m talking about doing nothing, which actually does something sometimes. Normally, I would say no in answer to that question. But sometimes, whether it makes sense or not, it works. I’m not into the “ostrich syndrome.” I’m talking about sticking one’s Read More…
Are you and your spouse completely compatible? Do you agree about every issue that comes up in your marriage? We’re thinking that your answer would be, “no!” If it was yes, then you would be the unusual couple, rather than the norm. More than likely, you (like we) have discovered Read More…
Read through these conflict guidelines and scriptures for resolving the issues at hand. Talk together, as a married couple, if you should use them for resolving conflict with each other. You may even want to adapt them to best suit your needs. Pray Together Before Using These Conflict Guidelines We will Read More…
Do you and your spouse fight? And when you do (notice I said when and not if), are you fighting fair with each other? “How you argue —especially how you end an argument —can determine the long-term success or failure of your relationship. A primary requirement for all fights is Read More…
Are you anticipating good things ahead? Well… A brand new year is here. And with it comes a lot of New Year resolutions. As Christians, there is no greater place to start than within your own marriage. How is your relationship with your spouse? Is it good, or is it Read More…
This week we’d like to approach this Marriage Message a bit differently. We’re going to share with you parts of a letter that might be helpful to those of you who find you and your spouse in a similar situation. It involves having the willpower to resolve arguments. The Will Read More…
Rules for resolving conflict? Yes! There are rules everywhere. There are rules for the road. Imagine driving an automobile with no rules set up ahead of time so people don’t continually crash into each other! There are of course rules of the land. Imagine a country or a city or Read More…
Women are complex emotional creatures. Your wife doesn’t need you to completely understand her or figure out all her ins and outs and ups and downs. She may not even understand these things about herself. But to seek to love her, no matter what, is a goal worth pursuing. Cindy Read More…
It’s important to connect together on the issues you both deal with each week. That’s why it is good to schedule weekly connection times with your spouse. But make sure you keep this as a time to help you grow closer to each other. You want to make sure it Read More…
