6 years- That’s how long “unhappy couples” wait until they seek marriage counseling/therapy according to the Gottman Institute. That is a VERY long time time to wait for help. If we had a car making a loud noise while driving, would we wait 6 years before taking it to a shop? Of course not! We …
We just returned home from facilitating our first Rekindle Your Marriage Vision Retreat of 2024. We had 2 great nights at Candlelite Inn Bed & Breakfast Inn Bed & Breakfast in Ludington. Our hosts were amazing and the food was delicious. We even got to see some snow waking up Thursday morning! It was great …
Down, but not out. That’s a story that many of us can relate to. Bottom of the 9th and rally caps are out. 3 minutes left in the 3rd period and the goalie gets pulled for the extra attacker. The offense puts pressure on and the goal gets scored. The momentum changes and the tide …
We could say that marriage isn’t easy but that’s a given. That’s not to say it’s not worth fighting for. When life keeps us busy, it can be easy for time together to wane. If that’s not something that’s routinely done, it won’t seem alarming. We’ve noticed when we spend time consistently with each other, …
Contrary to what we may have heard, the primary focus of God’s work in our lives isn’t our happiness, but our holiness. The relentless pursuit of relationship and sanctification, making us more like His Son is the focus. Many things in life can make us feel happy. However, we believe happiness is a secondary emotion. …
February 22, 2024 It can be straightforward to find outlets for blame in our marriages. All too often, we will blame those closest to us, which ends up being our spouse. Luke 6:43-45 reminds each of us that all marriage problems are problems of the heart. Paul Tripp describes this implication that areas of your …
January 11, 2023 We know that God calls us to obedience. Most of us understand that disobedience to God causes things in our lives to unravel. The same can be said about our marriages. God says something very interesting to husbands in 1st Peter 3:7 (ESV) “Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding …
What are some new habits to develop this year? We don’t like talking about resolutions, because that’s what typically happens when gyms lose 90% of new members by the middle of February each year. What’s a new habit you can develop for your marriage this year? Not a fad, not something campy that you see …
January 5th, 2024 Starting a new year can be interesting, but sometimes it’s cliche. While we try to use this platform to encourage marriages and strengthen the foundation of our relationships with Christ, we don’t typically recommend/plug people directly. That being said, husbands & fathers, if you don’t know who Jon Tyson is, 2024 would …
December 27, 2023 What is a 3-word phrase that can either mean so much or so very little? I love you. Wait a minute and hear us out. I think we have it wrong. The model Jesus gave us for love in a marriage is pretty clear. Agape love is what we should be after. …
