The Phone Call – Modern Marriage Moments

Here are a few thoughts to prayerfully consider AFTER watching The Phone Call with Brandon and Stephanie: We can see that this phone call skit demonstrates something John Lavendar wrote: “There are two hindrances to good communication in marriage that must be overcome: the bad habit of lazy listening and Read More…

Encouragement Should Begin At Home

In the previous Insight, we called for an “army of marriage encouragers” and mentors to rise up to help those who need it. We’ve had a great response. Many of you have visited the Marriage Missions web site, have prayed for and have written words of encouragement to hurting spouses. Read More…

“Just” Talking Together

The comic shown here may be “funny” to some couples —especially those who are engaged or newlywed. There may always seem to be something to talk about together. And there is. But sadly, many couples lose the art of “just” talking together. The dynamics of marriage often leads the way into Read More…

Timing Your Talks – MM #320

“Most people who are happily married have learned a great deal about when NOT to say things. They know that often WHEN something is said is every bit as important as WHAT is said. It’s the timing that makes a positive difference.” (Margaret Davidson Campolo) That unfortunately, is what Steve Read More…

Understand Your Spouse (Part 1) – MM #263

A perplexing thing about marriage is how you live together day after day and yet you can still understand very little about each other. When we marry most of us believe this won’t be “OUR” problem. We think this happens to other married couples, but not to us.  And then Read More…

The Speaker Listener Technique

When it comes to great communication, you can’t beat the simple advice written in the book of James. “Take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry. For man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.“ (James 1:19-20) That Read More…