We need hope this year. You can tell by how early people began decorating. Houses have been lit since mid-November. Santas and Frosties were inflated – some the day after Halloween. We need hope- real hope – the hope of Jesus. The problem is, that hope doesn’t come from lights or decorations. You can’t find […]
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Expectations ruin Life, Motherhood, and Marriage. When we compare Expectations vs Reality we are disappointed and lose hope. How do we set aside expectations? Learn more here.
18 Barriers To Communication In Marriage You Can Fix Today
When couples struggle with communication, the relationship suffers. There are 11 common barriers to communication in marriage (and 6 that are not talked about but are critical!). Not only are they common, but they are also simple to correct! Yeah!!!!!!! What Are Barriers To Communication? When I talk about barriers to communication in marriage there […]
15 Biblical Expectations In Marriage: 8 Ways To Find Hope and Healing
Expectations in marriage kill love. In my mind, I know that. 100% true. In my heart, however, I don’t believe it is possible to live without expectations. The struggle with what I expect in marriage… in a Christian marriage… is at the heart of some of our more hopeless struggles. Who else? What Does the […]
10 Areas of Prayer for a Broken Marriage to Change Everything
Hi. My name is Tiffany and I live in a broken marriage. You might call it a difficult marriage, but after so many years moving through each cycle I call it broken. Consistent, intentional, strategic prayer for a broken marriage is the real secret sauce for finding hope and joy in my marriage, broken, damaged […]
9 Steps How To Use I Statements in Marriage With Examples
Why do we need to know how to use I statements in marriage competently? There are seasons in marriage that provoke us to use toxic words, words that destroy the lines of communication. Learning to use I statements shifts the tension by avoiding blame, shame, or guilt. I statements can keep the conversation open and […]
17 Ways To Kill Expectations in a Relationship and Accept Your Spouse
Raise your hand if you have ever tried to change your spouse. Oh, you can’t see me, but my hand is up too. Today we are going to address how to improve communication in marriage by learning to accept your spouse as they are right now. This is all about dealing with expectations in a […]
17 Simple Steps of Reconciliation in Any Relationship
If reconciliation is the process of bringing balance back into a relationship, then there must be steps to take. What are the steps of reconciliation? How can we practically walk through them to mend the trust that has been broken? What the Steps of Reconciliation in Relationships Are NOT Okay, so before I share how […]
How to Read The Bible Daily in 4 Steps
Have you tried to start a daily quiet time? Maybe you call it a Bible Study. There is something about reading the Bible every day that stirs up the attacks of the enemy like little else. I mean, it is easier to diet than start a quiet time! Today we will discuss how to read […]
21 Verses to Pray For Wisdom in Marriage
I don’t know about you, but I need help fighting for my marriage. I need wisdom. He needs wisdom. We all need wisdom to navigate this season. Did you know you can pray for wisdom in marriage? In fact, we can find Bible verses to turn into prayers for wisdom in every area! Everyone Should […]
Hope in Marriage Hinges on 3 Way Grace
Marriage is about a grace that flows 3 ways. Grace from God to me. Grace from me to my spouse. Our marriage is then a picture of Grace seen by the world.