by Christian Family Life | Dec 8, 2023 | christian marriage, Christian Marriage, Enrich, Marriage Health
Just about everything in our culture is designed to be evaluated through the lens of performance, whether good or bad. Growing up you felt validated if you had a good game and played well, or you brought home a test with an A+ on it, or you were selected to be...
by Christian Family Life | Dec 1, 2023 | Build, Christian Marriage, christian marriage, communication, conflict resolution, Reality, Restore
The world today runs at breakneck speeds. The demands on every aspect of our lives can exhaust us. This weariness can lead to a feeling of emptiness and ingratitude that spirals in such a way that our overall well-being is compromised. However, gratitude can make a...
by Christian Family Life | Nov 24, 2023 | bless, Build, Christian Marriage, christian marriage, communication, Marriage Health, Reality, Restore
When Ryan and I were newly engaged, I remember being so excited to be married and swooning over my new and shiny ring that I couldn’t help but stare at it all the time. I guess it was obvious, because many people were kind and noticed my ring (or possibly me...
by Christian Family Life | Nov 17, 2023 | bless, Build, christian marriage, Christian Marriage, marital trials, Marriage Health, Marriage Roles, Reality, Restore
Have you ever thought about something long enough that it basically became true to you? Have you ever thought that you told your spouse something, only because you had thought about it so much? Then defended yourself, standing firm on what you believed in that moment,...
by Christian Family Life | Nov 10, 2023 | bless, christian marriage, Christian Marriage, conflict resolution, marital trials, Reality, Romance
Expression of Thankfulness Charles Schwab said “The way to develop the best that is in a person is by appreciation and encouragement.” I (Shelly) believe that most of us are thankful for our spouses. What I would wonder is how many of us tell our spouse the thoughts...
