stress in marriage
Disaffection and Disconnection in Marriage
It happens in every marriage. Sometimes it slams into our relationship; other times it creeps in. It’s called Disaffection and Disconnection. When this happens it “can” destroy a marriage. But if we’re aware it can happen to us and we take action, our marriages can actually grow stronger. See what Read More…
Disaffection and Disconnection in Marriage
Are you going through a time of disaffection in your marriage? For clarity, here’s a definition that Dr Tim Clinton gives: “Disaffection refers to the negative transformation of marital love and commitment. It’s the process by which love grows cold and the desire to leave the marriage or hurt one’s Read More…
De-Stressing Christmas – MM #281
Christmas will be here in a few weeks. Are you feeling stressed out yet? Thankfully, Steve and I have learned to cut out a lot of things that added more tension than they’re worth. Somehow it seems to defeat the purpose of celebrating the birth of the Prince of Peace Read More…
Marriage Forgiving and Forbearing – John Piper
Asking Why During a Stormy Time
Are you asking why during a stormy time in your life? It sure is tempting! At this time my husband and I are going through a horribly stormy time. It’s so very painful that I can’t even put it into words. Oh, it’s not about our relationship —thankfully, we’re fine Read More…
How Men and Women Cope With Stress Differently – John Gray
Wreaking Havoc in Marriage this New Year – MM #75
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…
Cross Cultural Workers and Sexual Stress
Sexual stress? Do you, as cross cultural workers, think that it couldn’t happen to you? It can and does. “Could it happen to you, a cross-cultural worker? Of course, it could. You are human, aren’t you? It is a natural human tendency to grow to like people with whom we Read More…
Encouraging Our Military Families to Stand Strong
There is an attack in our world upon Christian marriages and upon families. It’s an attack to keep them unhealthy, weak, and breaking apart. This is especially true with military families. Think about the tactics here though: if the enemy of our faith can keep us fighting against each other, Read More…