Category Archives: Companionship
Marriage: Spring Cleaning of the Soul
Spring is the time of year for "spring cleaning". It is called so because of the urge most have for a new beginning—to deal with the clutter in our homes after...
The Power of Your Face
Uncovering the Relational Impact of Masking The Bible, in those “less than modern” translations, repeatedly uses the word “countenance”. It’s an old word that has long since faded from usage...
Marriage: Do The Math in Your Marriage
Timely, Intentional Targets toward Multiplied Relational Togetherness It’s simple marital math. The greater the effort you put into staying connected —the greater the overall effect on your marital companionship. There...
Marriage: The 12 Days of a Christ-Centered Christmas
We often hear the quote, “It is better to give than receive.” Deep down in our hearts, we know it is true yet, that’s not the way Christmas is celebrated in...
eZine #85: We want to Connect with YOU!
October eZine: Deepen your Connection OUR WORD OF THE MONTH: CONNECT! This month, we want to focus on CONNECTION. Not just with us, but with your spouse, your kids, and those...
COVID Cautions
Wisdom on Facing Pandemic Danger I am going against two personal convictions in writing this article. First off, I deeply dislike stirring up controversy. I have always wanted people to remember...
Marriage: Keep Calm and Carry On | The Good News About Marriage
Christian marriages—keep calm and carry on! Following the Lord does make a huge difference on both the satisfaction and longevity of your most important relationship. Watch Dr. Dave passionately deliver his Sunday...
Marriage: The All-Inclusive Attributes of an Amazingly Awesome Marriage
The Marital Attribute Assessment How amazing is your marriage? Is there an all-encompassing richness to what you have between you? You see, marriage relationships do vary; there’s the good, the...
eZine #69 | The Downward Spiral of Worry
May eZine: The Downward Spiral of Worry We are in a season that understandably spawns worry. Frequent media coverage incessantly repeating unnerving words like world-wide pandemic, infectious disease, death tolls, quarantine,...
eZine #67 | The Role Of A Lifetime Valentine
February eZine: The Role Of A Lifetime Valentine 5 Roles of a Lifetime Valentine What is a lifetime valentine? For me, it’s synonymous with success in marriage. It is best described...
Marriage: Preventing Your Own Divorce
Preventing Your Own Divorce: The Soft Heart Approach “I have yet to see a marriage fall apart where both hearts are soft toward God." Let it sink in. Then, read it again....
Marriage: Analyzing Your Online World
Media Moderation: Analyzing Your Online World Notifications nudge us every minute. Each beep, squawk, buzz and vibration on our device beckons us to return to our online world. It’s the big world...
Lifting Up Others—Tips on Being an Encourager
Lifting Up Others—Up Close and Personal Tips on Being an Encourager To ENCOURAGE by definition means to give support, to foster confidence and to bring hope. The breadth of its current usage in our...
Marriage: The Love Formula
Appreciate the Formula of Love As the years go by, without the right attention, it’s not uncommon for a marital relationship to begin to waver—as in fade or grow apart. Routine,...
Marriage: The ABC’s of Hugging
The ABC’s of Hugging Hugging is one of the core expressions of connection between human beings. We have come to know that affection, affirmation, attention and appreciation toward a developing child by...