Be Prepared. It’s the Boy Scout Motto. The Scout Manual provides guidance for any situation that might arise, outdoors or in, even relating to conduct as it encourages a…

Conversations about relationships can be difficult. It’s hard to put feelings into words, much less convey emotions and needs to your spouse without misunderstanding or hurt…

When tensions are high and stresses mount, you can be tempted to lash out. You might not realize that choosing a kind response will actually make you feel better. That’s the…

Kids these days… Have you been dismayed by the dating and mating behaviors of the teens and young adults in your life? Shocked by the hook-up culture? Baffled by their…

Engaging, Interesting, Relevant… these are the first impressions of the Awesome Marriage website, chock-full of digital resources for date night ideas, prayers for couples…

Have you ever felt yourself gritting your teeth in a hard season of life and just wishing it would pass? Our recent experience with Covid might come to mind. Pastor and…

What if there were a tool that could help you understand yourself better and reveal your core motivations and fears? What if that tool also could help explain your spouse? Could…

Grief following trauma or the loss of a loved one can cripple a person emotionally, trapping them in pain that prevents them from participating in relationships or enjoying life…

The 30-something licensed professional counselor noticed a trend: people with marriage problems were flooding her practice. Debra Fileta, M.A., L.P.C., found she enjoyed the…

The roads of Brad Rhoads’ life run on parallel tracks. The attorney practiced law full-time for more than two decades, yet as he devoted more efforts to marriage ministry, he felt…

The woman sways to the Tejano music playing on her favorite radio station as she prepares a meal for her family. As she reaches for a dish, the song ends, and she realizes…

Finding a husband eager to participate in marriage enrichment might be as rare as the proverbial hen’s teeth, and especially if his marriage has hit a rocky patch…

“Don’t follow my example,” said marriage event speaker and author Ted Lowe with his characteristic humor. Ted doesn’t recommend people look to his story for a model of how to begin a marriage…

"The real success in marriage is how much life people brought to each other and how well they reflected God to others outside their marriage.”— Dr. Mark DeYoung…

Despite the happily-ever-after ending portrayed by Hollywood, successful marriages take work. Sometimes all that is necessary is a communication tweak or more focused time together to set a marriage back on solid ground. But other times the enormity of effort required can feel like climbing Mount Everest…

Before you Split: Find What you Really Want for the Future of Your Marriage, by Toni Nieuwhof, poses a question on the back cover, “What would it take to leave unhappiness behind instead of your spouse?”…

Imagine yourself in a room full of couples. Happy couples whose expressions and body language depict warmth and affection. Look more closely. Notice the laugh lines, the crinkles at the edge of the eyes, some greying hair…telltale signs these couples are not newlyweds…

The influence of Christian counselors Nora and Carlos Rodriguez stretches across South Texas. In their 17+ years working with couples, not only have they counseled hundreds of people individually, they train the trainers – shepherding other marriage ministry leaders. It’s safe to say that thousands of lives have been affected by their work….

Almost every couple experiences a “rough patch” in their marriage. It might be caused by something serious like marital infidelity, financial crisis, or addiction. However, the lure of greener grass elsewhere may entice a husband or wife to consider divorce. As they think about options, many wonder how a divorce would affect their children…

We live in a society where gratification is instant, and everything, including people and relationship, is disposable. We are encouraged to “find our bliss” and move along if anything or anyone is making us unhappy — even our spouse…