Is Neediness Ruining Your Marriage? Rosanne looked at the clock and couldn’t believe only 17 minutes had dragged by. Seemed like about four hours… Her coach had warned her not to initiate conversation with her husband, given his recent actions involving speaking with a lawyer. She unintentionally had been pushing him away by chasing him …
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Dare #17 Journey – Is a Label Messing Up Your Marriage?
Right now, there are just two choices: Egalitarian and Complementarian. Here’s what they mean, according to their own writings: Egalitarian: We believe in the equality and essential dignity of men and women of all ethnicities, ages, and classes. And we recognize that all persons are made in the image of God and are to reflect …
Dare #7 of The Respect Dare – If You Can’t Say Something Nice…
Having children is called a blessing in the Bible. It can also ruin your marriage. And not surprisingly, research actually supports this – marital satisfaction declines after children are born, and increases when they are all gone. For me, having kids in their teens and twenties has proven as emotionally exhausting as it was physically …
Dare #6 of The Respect Dare – Conflict
Several years ago, I facilitated a retreat that equipped organizational leaders to effectively handle conflict. We spent a good deal of time talking about some of the behaviors of people in the organization. God used the opportunity to remind me of something. Many of the issues and problems that ALL organizations face are due to …
Ever fail your kid?
Tears rolled down my cheeks as I realized the truth. I said to her, “You are the woman I love most on this planet, how can I not help you?” I’d spent 30 minutes trying to put into words exactly what our ministry DOES. Women all over the country have been launching Daughters of Sarah …