4 Signs of an Unhealthy Marriage

In the summer of 1985, an engineer named Roger Boisjoly noticed a flaw in the solid rocket booster that helps launch the space shuttle. The rubber O-rings that seal the joints were experiencing erosion particularly in cold weather. When the joints wear away, the booster leaks exhaust gas causing a dangerous mixture with the liquid …

Guest Post: Four Truths to Hold Onto When Family Members Don’t Change by Gary Thomas

Today's article comes from Gary Thomas.  His writings and books are fantastic.  He has us focus first and foremost on strengthening our relationship with Christ.  His books make us delve into who we are in Christ and thus, we begin to take ownership of that relationship before we get into the habit of blame-shifting. He …

Do You Remember “Why” You Got Married? 10 “Excuses” from People Who Forgot the “Why” of Their Marriage…

"Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it." Psalms 127:1 Think about this, do you remember the where and when you got married? That's an easy question. Let me ask a harder one, Why did you get married? Think back to the garden. God created Eve because He knew Adam …

Yes, Porn is a Big Deal: A Response to Elite Daily from guest author Ella Hutchinson

I came across this article by Ella Hutchinson, a Certified Clinical Sexual Addiction Specialist from Comfort Christian Counseling. She has a beautiful response to an author who feels that having a husband who watches porn is not a big deal, in fact, the wife should be watching too. The sad and scary fact is that porn addiction …

5 things every married couple needs to know about SEX by Dave Willis

A pastor friend of mine, Dave Willis, wrote this article that is excellent and often ignored or brushed off by Christians.  Why, because we shouldn't be talking about SEX out loud...shame on us. Yet, Kerry and I have seen how truly important this is inside the bonds of a husband and wife within their marriage. …

Selfishness Has No Place in Marriage- 3 Basic Priciples to Apply Today

There is nothing more annoying than a selfish spouse; one who always thinks of himself or herself. Selflessness, placing your wants and needs last, is the prerequisite towards a happy, healthy marriage as you both grow closer as one. Think of it this way, marriage is the union of two who are committed to outdo …

Guardrails Are Only as Good as The Road

Starting this Thursday, I am excited to pass on Jonathan McKee's series on "Guardrails." Jonathan McKee is the president of The Source for Parents and is the author of numerous books including the new Candid Confessions of an Imperfect Parent, and youth ministry books like Ministry By Teenagers, Connect: Real Relationships in a World of Isolation, and the …