Dare 2: How to Overcome the Death of Childhood Dreams 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new Seventeen-year-old Matt raced through the darkened suburban streets, boxing gloves slung around his neck. The championship trophy on the seat …
Category: Avoid Divorce
I know, I talk a LOT about conflict skills in marriage – but what I realized recently is that I haven’t been sharing publicly what I thought everyone already knew… If you don’t know the sad surprise and what to do about it, none of those skills matter. I struggled for several years early on, …
Ever wonder why you’re still fighting? Wish there was something you could do about it? I talk to tons of people who are in relationships that have the same cycle – someone states an opinion, the other notes their opposing thoughts, the other person disagrees with that, then the other explains all their reasons why …
Are you or do you know someone who gets defensive easily? You’re often surprised by their reaction – they take things personally, are easily offended, and make things about them. Sound familiar? The other side of this is being the person whose feelings are easily hurt. Whether you are in a marriage that is struggling, …
Spouse walks in, sits down, doesn’t acknowledge your presence, ignores your greeting, starts scrolling on the phone. You’re standing there wondering, “Will it always be like this?”or worse, “Can this marriage even be saved?” Most people would want to lash out at that point. Who wouldn’t? You’ve been lonely for a long time, misunderstood, attacked. …