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Valentine's Day: True Love Leaves a Mark

Shannon Perry — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:16:00 GMT

Candy is easy to buy. Giving of ourselves sacrificially and unselfishly costs us something. What action can you perform this Valentines Day that will leave a lasting impression on your loved one's heart?

My Wife’s Affair Shattered (and Saved) Our Marriage

Ron Anderson — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:52:00 GMT

I searched her eyes for the familiar fire. Seeing none, I thought, who is this woman? My wife of two years had become a stranger...

True Romance Looks Different from the Movies

Deborah Raney and Tobi Layton — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

I’m learning that the kind of love story that wouldn’t make a very exciting movie makes for a wonderful marriage...

Mere Moral Opprobrium? Far More than Marriage Is on Trial

Albert Mohler — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:28:00 GMT

The case has finally put the issue of same-sex marriage before the federal courts, setting the stage for a landmark decision, either way the judge rules in Perry v. Schwarzenegger.

When Your Heart Longs to be Romanced

Cindi McMenamin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:09:00 GMT

What if this Valentine's Day you took the man in your life off the hook? What if this year you focused not on your expectations or the disappointment that the "Day of Romance" tends to bring but on the Author of Romance?

Now You Change?

Dr. David Hawkins — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:09:00 GMT

Caroline's husband finally decided to seek help for his destructive behavior. So why is Caroline still mad? Dr. David offers insights into the confusing feelings that often accompany these situations.

Healing After the Breakup

Dr. David Hawkins — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:04:00 GMT

Yesterday I received a frantic call from one of my counseling clients. Cary's wife of fifteen years had left him six months earlier, and he and I had been working tirelessly to save his marriage.

End Defensiveness to Build Intimacy

Dr. David Hawkins — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

We have strong desires to look good, protect our ego and assign blame. But in our efforts to save face, we eat away at our marriage's intimacy...

Do Separated Spouses Belong in Singles Groups?

Dr. David B. Hawkins — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Are Christian singles groups safe havens or toxic environments for spouses going through separation? Dr. David responds to a confused husband.

Provocation: Killer of Communication

Dr. David B. Hawkins — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:04:00 GMT

A couple can be having a perfectly healthy, comfortable conversation and have it turn instantly by someone's provocation...

Pastor Ray's Circumcision Talk

Dr. Ray Pritchard — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:59:00 GMT

How do you explain the circumcision controversy to 21st-century college-age students? Here's how I tried to do it last week.

Teens Do Better With Parents Who Set Limits

Jim Liebelt — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:40:00 GMT

An article from USA Today points out findings of various studies that demonstrate teens do better when they have parents who set and enforce boundaries.

Haiti: Moving from Tragedy to Outrage

Tony Beam — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:10:00 GMT

Ten American citizens, who traveled to Haiti as Christian missionaries, are being held in a fetid prison cell charged with kidnapping and criminal association. Is the U.S. Government rushing to their rescue? Hardly...the reaction of our government has been tepid at best and downright negligent at worst.

Concussions Extra Dangerous to Teen Brains

Jim Liebelt — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:16:00 GMT

Almost 4 million sports and recreation-related concussions occur each year, with the vast majority suffered at the high school level. But, few schools have rules governing how concussion is treated.

Teen Blogging Declines While Popularity of Social Media Sites Increases

Jim Liebelt — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:05:00 GMT

As social-media sites like Facebook grow in popularity among teenagers and young adults, blogging has declined sharply over the past three years for this set, a new report shows.

It Takes the Church to Save Our Marriages

Rebecca Hagelin — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 08:53:00 GMT

It is the first institution created by God; the structure under which children thrive; the basic building block of every civil society; and the relationship in which men and women complete each other. Yet, it is often the institution most forgotten by the Christian church.

Stress and Marital Happiness

Janice Shaw Crouse, Ph.D. — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 07:57:00 GMT

Nearly all couples experience times of stress when closeness and intimacy get neglected. But problems nearly always arise if the couple fails to draw back when the stress lessens to make refurbishing their relationship a priority.

Guard Against Online Affairs

Joe Beam — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:41:00 GMT

Every month couples enroll in our workshop for marriages in crisis because one of them - usually the wife - became emotionally and/or physically enmeshed with someone found on one of the social networking sites...

Handling the Holidays During Divorce or Loss

Laura Petherbridge — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT

October through December can be an excruciating time of year for those who have experienced a loss. Is there someone you know who may be struggling this year? If so, here are a few practical tips to share.

Living in a Loveless Marriage

Cindi McMenamin — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:05:00 GMT

How can you get your emotional needs met when your spouse won't meet them?

Of Marathons and Marriage

Janice Shaw Crouse, Ph.D. — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:54:00 GMT

Running a marathon has some lessons for marriage. No matter how easy things are in the beginning, there are going to be difficult periods...

Nothing Good Apart from Him…

Elisabeth Corcoran — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:28:00 GMT

I had made Kevin my "good thing." My all-encompassing good thing. And Jesus… well, I tried to fit Him in when I could...

The Two Shall Become One, Part Four

Peter Beck — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 06:16:00 GMT

The question of gender roles within the institution of marriage is also sure to pique interest. Strong feelings exist one way or the other concerning the husband/wife relationship within the home.

The Two Shall Become One, Part III

Peter Beck — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 07:44:00 GMT

When we look at the math of biblical marriage, we are reminded over and over again that one plus one equals one. One man. One woman. One life.

The Two Shall Become One, Part II

Peter Beck — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 04:21:00 GMT

Biblically-speaking, marriage is not a social construct. Marriage is not a constitutional right. Marriage is the first human institution ordained by God, designed by God, and fulfilled by God.

Pornography and You

Rebecca Hagelin — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:01:00 GMT

While in the airport recently my heart broke at the site of so many men who spend time between flights thumbing through the pages of "soft porn" publications like Playboy...

Yours, Mine... and Ours

April Motl — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 08:11:00 GMT

"His" and "hers" might be embroidered on towels, robes and coffee mugs, but when it comes to issues of the heart, there is no "yours" or "mine" -- it is all "ours."

A Well-Loved Woman

Elisabeth K. Corcoran — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:03:00 GMT

I've had too many women walk up to me after a speaking engagement and bend down, with tears in their eyes, and whisper a confession that they are in a hard marriage. I know what they are feeling, and it kills me that they each think they're the only ones who are going through this...

When One Spouse Travels: 5 Steps for Keeping the Peace

Deborah Thompson — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:30:00 GMT

Today's economy is having more of an impact on families than just their income levels. In many cases, one spouse now has to travel in order to get or keep a job.

Getting Rid of the Green-Eyed Monster in Your Marriage

Dr. Gary and Barbara Rosberg — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT

It affects every marriage at one time or another – jealousy. Whether it's a mild or major case, jealousy can have a big impact on your relationship...

Discuss Links for Marriage

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Discuss Links for Marriage