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When Sinners Say I Do | Reverend Dave Harvey Applies Gospel Grace to Marital Brokenness
The Great Commission – sharing the Gospel worldwide until every tongue and tribe has heard the good news – has been the passion of Dr. Dave Harvey for more than three decades. A graduate of Westminster Theological Seminary, he’s now President of the Great Commission Collective in charge of church planting, church care and international outreach, a position that allows him to travel internationally teaching pastors and missionaries.
Dr. John Trent Improves Attachment, Relationships, Builds Strong Families
Do you know if your personality is similar to that of an Otter, a Golden Retriever, a Beaver or a Lion? If these terms are familiar to you, chances are you’ve read The Two Sides of Love, a classic marriage book written by Dr. John Trent. The animal identifications are part of a personality strengths assessment John developed for his doctoral dissertation in Marriage and Family Counseling. Understanding strengths is one important step in the process of relating well with others as outlined in his book and his other bestselling marriage and parenting book, The Blessing.
From Me to We | Lucille Williams Shares Marriage Advice with Refreshing Candor, Humor
People want to win in their relationships – it’s a common denominator whether couples are just engaged or have been married for decades. Lucille Williams has experienced this desire firsthand — as a church ministry leader for more than 25 years and a pastor’s wife, she’s heard her share of stories. Lucille draws from these experiences, along with her own now 41-year marriage, to deliver wisdom served with a heaping helping of humor.
Marriage Matters Now | Steve and Debbie Wilson Caution Against Marriage-Sapping “Mosquitoes”
Most of us recognize the familiar whine of a mosquito. Sometimes, the bloodthirsty pests become so irritating they prevent us from enjoying outdoor activities. Just as the pesky mosquito diminishes the joy of a summer evening, so too, do the “mosquitoes” of distraction suck the life out of a marriage, according to the founders of Marriage Matters Now, Inc., Debbie and Steve Wilson.
Old Ladies Know Stuff | Marriage Mentor Rhonda Stoppe Helps People Live Life with No Regrets
Where do you look for answers when married life gets tough? You may not know anyone whose marriage has stood the test of time. And even if you did, would you feel comfortable asking them to share intimate details of their lives? People can easily find themselves adrift without role models and end up regretting decisions or behavior. That’s where Rhonda Stoppe steps in. She’s an author, speaker, and podcast host who offers wisdom she’s gleaned during the quarter century she’s worked with couples alongside her pastor husband of four decades, Steve.
Roy and Sue Milam’s A New Beginning Intensives Help Couples Address Hurt, Move Toward Restored Marriages
Sometimes it seems like a struggling marriage is just so stuck, there’s no way back to a loving relationship. Is it even possible to overcome long standing habits and hurts? Can a couple battle back after the betrayal of infidelity? Sue and Roy Milam, founders of Cornerstone Marriage & Family Ministries, have seen thousands of marriages healed over their almost three decades working with couples and leading A New Beginning intensive weekends.
Between Two Trees | Curt and Rhonda Hamner Help Couples Display God’s Glory Through their Bed and Breakfast Marriage Ministry
The vision for the flourishing marriage coaching and counseling ministry founded by Curt and Rhonda Hamner was born on a trip celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary. The couple had spent the previous 20 years following Curt’s pastoral career in Dallas and Southern California and raising three children. Now, as the empty nest loomed, Curt gave Rhonda an assignment in light of the season ahead. He asked her to share the dreams God had given her for their next chapter of life.
Emotional Abuse and Narcissism: Can a Marriage Be Saved? / Dr. David Hawkins and Marriage Recovery Center Offers Hope
Can a marriage be saved when one of the spouses is a narcissist or emotionally abusive? Would someone even want to save it? Surprisingly, the answer to those questions can be yes, according to David Hawkins, Ph.D. A clinical psychologist with more than 40 years’ experience, Dr. Hawkins has brought healing and restoration to thousands of marriages and individuals since 1976.
Discernment Counseling in the Faith-Based Community
People unhappy in marriage often believe their only option is divorce. Once they file, they find themselves on a “divorce superhighway – with no off-ramps or exit signs,” to quote a respected judge in Minnesota. However, thinking about divorce does not have to mean a death sentence for a marriage. A couple can get help to determine the best path for them before making a life-changing decision. (with Russ Berg)
Insights from Dennis and Barbara Rainey, Founders of FamilyLife / 50 Years of History, Plans for Future Legacy
If you’ve picked up a marriage or family book or study in the past 40 years, chances are good it was either written by FamilyLife co-founders Dennis and Barbara Rainey or published by the ministry. The couple started the fledgling FamilyLife organization in 1976 under the umbrella of Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ). For the next 41 years, God’s favor and the Raineys’ leadership grew FamilyLife into a dynamic and vital ministry that’s equipped millions. People in more than 110 countries around the world now experience the abundant life Christ promises in their marriages and families.
Strong Marriages | Former Home Contractors, Dr. Dewey & Lynne Wilson, Build Homes on the Foundation of God’s Word
Although the mustard plant has one of the tiniest seeds, its resulting foliage can spread up to 20 feet. So can the smallest happenstance, in God’s hand, bloom with far-reaching implications. The birth of marriage ministry, Strong Marriages, started from one step of faith. Just like many marriage champions, Dewey and Lynne Wilson were asked to mentor a couple from church on the brink of divorce. Although the Wilsons recognized their own marriage was not in the place it needed to be, they felt compelled to try.
Smalleys Spearhead Focus on the Family’s Marriage Ministry / Curate Resources for Marriage Champions
It’s no secret that Focus on the Family has long carried the standard for marriage and family. Marriage champions have relied on Focus as a valuable source of resources they can trust for decades. The depth and breadth of resources available at Focus is extensive and include an array of those Greg and Erin Smalley created that empower champions to support marriages in all ages and stages.
Workshops and Resources Encourage Couples | Trey and Lea Morgan’s Stronger Marriage Ministry Offers Challenges, Posts, Robust Social Media Presence
These high school sweethearts always knew they were called to ministry. Early in their marriage Trey and Lea Morgan began working together, first with youth, and then families. In 2003, Trey became the preaching minister for the Childress Church of Christ while Lea concentrated on children’s ministry, a natural fit as they raised four sons in their small community in the Panhandle of Texas. Now 34 years later, the Morgans have been inspiring and equipping couples for decades.
Future Marriage University | Michael & Julie Johnson Empower Young People to Date Wisely For Later Benefit
What would inspire a single person to read a book about marriage when they are not even dating anyone? How about because it’s a gift from their mother? Pleasing his mother motivated author and speaker Michael Johnson to crack open a “marriage book” Christmas break his junior year of college – little imagining its future impact. What he found inside opened his eyes to common marriage pitfalls and became a treasure, not just for him and his future family, but for the thousands influenced by his ministry where he and his wife, Julie, help singles transform their dating practices.
Attachment Theory Explains Marital Disconnect / Milan & Kay Yerkovich Offer Path for Growth
Your first fight started long before you ever met your spouse. That’s because coping skills formed in childhood play a much larger role in later relationships than most people realize. Counselors and authors Milan and Kay Yerkovich realized when studying attachment research that the ways young children bond (or don’t) with their parents during their early years deeply affect their ability to connect with their spouse later in life. Their How We Love resources help people discover their unhealthy behavior patterns and overcome the deficits that plague their marriages.
Jonathan Daugherty’s Be Broken Sexual Integrity Ministry Heals, Restores Marriages, Connects Families
Brokenness thrives in a sin-sick world. We see marriages fall apart due to infidelity or addictions to sex or pornography. Who steps in to help people heal from these hard problems? Who can be trusted to understand such personal pain and shame? Be Broken Ministries, founded by Jonathan Daugherty 20 years ago, effectively addresses these very issues with kindness, skill, and the power of the God’s redeeming grace.
The Big Sister You’ve Always Wanted | Ashleigh Slater Shares Relationship Experiences to Inspire
How many times have you wished for a friend to confide in or ask for advice? Someone who was just a little farther down the road in marriage or relationships? Consider Ashleigh Slater the big sister you always wanted. The author and podcaster shares stories in her work from her 20-year marriage and life raising four daughters to inspire and encourage.
Legacy: Gary and Barb Rosberg Inspire Marriages Across the Globe | Ministers to Military, First Responders
Marriage coaches, international speakers, mentors, ministry founders, radio show hosts, best-selling authors … There's no avenue in the marriage and family realm where Dr. Gary and Barb Rosberg have not only participated but excelled. The impact of their biblically based wisdom is felt around the world – whether through their more than one million books and DVD series translated into 12 different languages, 35-year international speaking ministry, 22 years hosting a radio program, or marriage and life coaching through their America’s Family Coaches.
Robert Paul Explains How Intensives Save Marriages in Crisis and Counter Cultural Lies
The CDC recorded 630,505 divorces in the United States in 2020. Each figure represents a choice to dissolve a marriage experiencing crisis. But divorce doesn’t have to be the only answer. Where can people turn when their marriage is so broken it feels like there’s no hope? Hope Restored Marriage Intensives, offered by Focus on the Family, save marriages and redeem relationships.
Having a Happy Home | Arlene Pellicane Shares Best Marriage Practices
You want to raise your children in a happy home, and you agree a healthy marriage is key to that goal. You might listen to a few podcasts, follow a speaker in the relationship field, even read a book or two. But how do you keep up with all the information from all the experts? Is there a way to easily incorporate best practices into your busy life?