The De-Coder
In our book, The Secret Language of Successful Couples, we encourage couples to use “the code” God gives to your mate’s heart. The key to the code is The Holy Spirit. No one knows your mate like God, who created him/her, so…
20 Ways to Wake Up Your Quiet Time
An excerpt from the new Woman of Influence (IVP) by Pam Farrel Make your prayer more concrete by writing it out as a letter to Jesus. Go on a prayer walk, talking to the Lord as you walk along. Pray…
Conflict Covenant Worksheet
In The 10 Best Decisions a Couple Can Make, we offer many ways to avoid, and handle disagreements. One we have seen most helpful in our own marriage, and thousands of couples, is the Conflict Covenant. This will help you decide…
Praying for God’s Favor
Asking for the favor of God on your life: We can pray with confidence that the Lord wants to give favor to our lives: Psalm 44:1 You are my King and my God, You command victories for your people. Isaiah…
Red Hot Romance Ideas
Red Hot Journey Every memorable adventure has three things: the anticipation of going, the experience itself, and the lingering memories. Let’s look at how to make Valentine’s Day a journey to red hot love. Inspired by the effort we saw…
Recession Romance – 25 Free or Nearly Free Ideas for Great Dates
1. Have a candlelit picnic in an unusual location, like your rooftop, a park bench, or overlooking the ocean. 2. Go on a photo date where you snap pictures of each other all over the city. If finances permit it,…
His and Hers Financial Styles (From “Just Between” Us Ministry Magazine)
Ministry is not a money-making career, so with all the trouble in the economy at the present time, ministry couples might discover new tensions in their relationships. Most people think if you just have more money, you'll have less disagreements…
Mid-Life Marriage Makeover
We were both standing with our teen kids at the “To Go” order desk waiting for our dinners to be ready so we could jump back into the fast lane of family life. Two moms, striking up a conversation to…
Marriage on the Rocks? Try Again!
Every year, the President gives a “State of The Union” address. As you assess the state of YOUR union and review your marital happiness level, you might sense something in your relationship needs a change. It might even feel as…
Be Epic! Wise Choices for the Teen Heart
Movies with superheroes almost always seem to be box office hits. We think that is because deep down, we all have a little desire to be a superhero or to be “epic” in our life. Relationships and how you handle…