Marriage

Forgiving the Villains

Rev. Deb Koster

Have you been hurt in ways that feel unforgivable? Discover how you can free yourself from anger and make a fresh start free of the villains in your life.

Understanding and Help For The Sexless Marriage

Dr. Robert Ritzema

Has the physical intimacy left your marriage? Discover Biblical wisdom on the importance of sexuality in marriage and look for ways to restore intimacy.

Does God Expect Our Marriage to Include Sex?

Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra

Does God care whether or not you and your spouse are having sex? God’s intention for marriage is that couples would enjoy the gift of sexual intimacy.

Can "Ethical" Porn Enhance Your Marriage?

Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra

Do you wonder if it is okay for Christians to consume “ethical" pornography? Discover four ways that pornography impacts the health of your marriage.

What it Means to Love One Another

Rev. Deb Koster

How can I live out my faith in family life? How does God want us to live in relationships? Find wisdom from scripture for relating to one another in love.

Marriage Boundaries: Tending Our Fences and Opening Our Gates

Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra

Marriages benefit from having healthy boundaries. Consider this biblical wisdom for knowing when fences should be built and when gates should be opened.

Setting Limits: How Can Boundaries Help My Family?

Rev. Dr. Steven Koster

Struggle with setting limits in your family? Discover the blessing of boundaries with Biblical wisdom to establish limits that guide healthy relationships.

Advice for Conflict Management in Marriage

Laura Goossens, MSW, LCSW

Do you struggle with conflict in your marriage? Consider this wise advice from a counselor on navigating the difficulties in life as a united team.

The Wisdom of Seeking Counsel

Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra

When is the right time to seek counseling help for your marriage? Follow the wise counsel of scripture and choose to seek help for your relationship.

Expressing Emotions

Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra

Do you struggle to express your emotions in constructive ways? Learn how you can follow the example of Jesus and steward your emotions in healthy ways.

Preventative Maintenance For Your Marriage

Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra

Is your marriage in need of some preventative maintenance? Improve your relationship by taking intentional steps towards keeping your marriage healthy.

Handling Conflict Biblically and Constructively: Encouraging articles from Family Fire

Christopher Hunt

These articles from Family Fire contributors offer perspectives in dealing with conflicts in our relationships constructively and biblically.
Date Title Author Topics
March 26, 2023 Forgiving the Villains Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
February 15, 2023 Understanding and Help For The Sexless Marriage Dr. Robert Ritzema Marriage, Newlyweds, Growing Your Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage
February 12, 2023 Does God Expect Our Marriage to Include Sex? Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage
January 8, 2023 Can "Ethical" Porn Enhance Your Marriage? Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage
December 21, 2022 What it Means to Love One Another Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Dating Well, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage
November 9, 2022 Marriage Boundaries: Tending Our Fences and Opening Our Gates Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage Preparation, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, In-Law Relationships
November 6, 2022 Setting Limits: How Can Boundaries Help My Family? Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Dating, Marriage Preparation, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, In-Law Relationships, Grandparenting, Being In-Laws, Boundaries & Conflict
October 19, 2022 Advice for Conflict Management in Marriage Laura Goossens, MSW, LCSW Dating, Marriage Preparation, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis
October 16, 2022 The Wisdom of Seeking Counsel Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
October 2, 2022 Expressing Emotions Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis
September 14, 2022 Preventative Maintenance For Your Marriage Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
September 13, 2022 Handling Conflict Biblically and Constructively: Encouraging articles from Family Fire Christopher Hunt Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing
September 11, 2022 Magic Words to Improve Your Relationships Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Marriage, Newlyweds, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Parenting, Parenting Teens
August 17, 2022 Starting Marriage With Good Habits Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Marriage Preparation, Marriage, Newlyweds, Sex & Marriage
August 14, 2022 Planning a God-Centered Wedding (& Marriage) Rev. Dr. Bret Lamsma Dating, Marriage Preparation, Marriage, Newlyweds
August 10, 2022 17 Things Spiritually Healthy People Don’t Do Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
July 27, 2022 Single Again Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Single Again, Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage
July 24, 2022 Coping as a Single Parent: Four ways God Showed He Would Not Leave Christopher Hunt Dating, Single Again, Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage, Parenting, Single Parenting, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
July 6, 2022 Learning How to Practice Empathy Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis
July 3, 2022 Cultivating Relationships with Stepchildren Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage, Parenting, Blended Families
June 8, 2022 How Do I Manage Frustration? Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
June 5, 2022 Uprooting the Idols in Our Families Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
May 25, 2022 Lies The Church Tells About Sex Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Dating, Sex & Dating, Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Dating, Sex & Marriage
May 22, 2022 Lies Our Culture Tells About Sex Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Dating, Sex & Dating, Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Dating, Sex & Marriage
April 27, 2022 Building an Intimate Marriage Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Marriage Preparation, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
April 24, 2022 What is Marriage? Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Dating, Marriage Preparation, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage
April 19, 2022 Kingdom Building Practices of the Early Church Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
March 23, 2022 Why is Communication So Difficult? Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Dating Well, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict
March 20, 2022 Gentle Answers to Defuse Arguments Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict
March 16, 2022 Stop Looking for Your Soulmate Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Dating, Dating Well, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
March 13, 2022 Why Can't My Spouse Recognize My Needs? Laura Goossens, MSW, LCSW Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis
February 16, 2022 Cultivating Invitational Love Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage
January 30, 2022 When Hateful Words are Spoken Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
January 20, 2022 What is Family Fire? Revs. Deb & Steven Koster Marriage, Parenting, Spirituality
January 2, 2022 Help! My Procrastination is Hurting My Relationships Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
December 22, 2021 How to Love Well at Christmas Rev. Joel Vande Werken Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Parenting, Holiday Celebrations, Grandparenting, Being In-Laws, Boundaries & Conflict, Family Holidays
December 15, 2021 8 Keys to Living a Joyful Life Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Growing Your Marriage
December 12, 2021 Finding Joy at Christmas! Kim Sullivan Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Holiday Celebrations, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Family Holidays, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy, Mentoring Faith
December 1, 2021 Have Hope For Your Marriage Dr. Robert Ritzema Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
November 17, 2021 When the Boat Rocks: Advice for Newlyweds Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Marriage Preparation, Marriage, Newlyweds, Growing Your Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis
November 10, 2021 How to Improve Your Sex Life Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage
November 7, 2021 Biblical Guidelines for Sexually Healthy Relationships Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Living Single, Dating Well, Marriage Preparation, Sex & Dating, Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Dating, Sex & Marriage
November 3, 2021 What is the Purpose of Marriage? Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Sex & Marriage
October 31, 2021 Living in an Imperfect Marriage Kim Sullivan Marriage, Newlyweds, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
October 20, 2021 The Art & Grit of Granting Forgiveness Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Parenting, Discipline, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict
October 17, 2021 How Do I Forgive: Write a Letter of Lament and Forgiveness Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
September 1, 2021 Being Teachable: Characteristics of Un-teachable Behavior Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing
August 29, 2021 Being Teachable: Developing a Teachable Spirit Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Conflict & Crisis, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
August 22, 2021 When You Discover Your Spouse Has a Porn Habit Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage
August 8, 2021 Help for Dealing with a Conflict Avoiding Family Joella Ranaivoson Marriage, In-Law Relationships
July 21, 2021 The Romans 12 Guide to Dealing with Difficult People Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict
July 18, 2021 Dealing with a Dysfunctional Family Member Joella Ranaivoson Marriage, In-Law Relationships, Grandparenting, Being In-Laws, Boundaries & Conflict
June 6, 2021 How to Move Forward After Messing Up Laura Goossens, MSW, LCSW Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
May 19, 2021 Transforming Your Emotions Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
May 9, 2021 How to Date When You Can’t Go Out Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Growing Your Marriage
April 25, 2021 Establishing Discipline in the Blended Family Home Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Parenting, Parenting Kids, Blended Families, Discipline
April 14, 2021 Finding Healing after Betrayal Christopher Hunt Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
April 11, 2021 Coping with Betrayal Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
March 31, 2021 What does Submission in Marriage Look Like? Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Newlyweds, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
February 21, 2021 Signs Your Relationship has Become Unhealthy Laura Goossens, MSW, LCSW Dating, Dating Well, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
February 14, 2021 Spiritual Disciplines: Family Fasting Kim Sullivan Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Mentoring Faith
February 10, 2021 Do I Matter in This Marriage? Rev. Daniel Zylstra Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
January 17, 2021 Keeping the Emotional Pot from Boiling Over Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
December 9, 2020 Help for Forgiving Yourself Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
November 29, 2020 Spiraling Into Self-Pity Rev. Jason Ruis Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
November 18, 2020 Am I Drinking Too Much Alcohol? Laura Goossens, MSW, LCSW Dating, Living Single, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
November 11, 2020 How Do I Forgive Lynne Scherschel, MS, LMFT Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict
October 11, 2020 How Unmet Childhood Needs Shape Your Life Linda Ostlund, MA, LCPC Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Communication
September 13, 2020 Why Our Words Matter Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Communication, Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Discipline, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
September 9, 2020 The Benefits of Praying Together Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Dating, Dating Well, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy
September 6, 2020 Praying for Your Spouse Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy
September 2, 2020 Understanding Emotional Abuse Kelsee Costanza, MS, LPC Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
August 16, 2020 Managing Covid Conversations Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict
August 12, 2020 Be the Hero for your Family Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing
July 29, 2020 Navigating Life's Disappointments Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
July 26, 2020 Conflict Management: A Biblical Approach Rev. Jason Ruis Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Parenting, Parenting Kids, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict, Family Holidays
July 22, 2020 One Sided Marriage Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Newlyweds, Growing Your Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
July 19, 2020 Should We Seek Counseling? Restore Your Marriage Now! Steve Augustus Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
July 8, 2020 Practicing Assertive Communication Jessica Parks, MSW, LCSW Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict
July 5, 2020 Live Your Own Life - Letting Go of Codependency Charlene Brouwer, MA, LAMFT Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
July 1, 2020 Building a Partnership in Your Marriage Leah Travis, MS, LMFT Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage Preparation, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
June 24, 2020 What is Therapy? Kelsee Costanza, MS, LPC Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
June 14, 2020 Changing Wedding Plans due to COVID-19 Jordan An Dating, Marriage Preparation, Marriage, Newlyweds
June 10, 2020 The Power of Praying for One Another Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
May 17, 2020 Cultivating Intimacy in Your Marriage Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage
May 13, 2020 Sharing Feelings Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Communication
April 29, 2020 Listening for God Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
April 15, 2020 Toxic Positivity Kathryn DeYoung, LCPC, LMHC Marriage, Communication, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
March 18, 2020 Who Am I? Moving Past Co-dependency Kim Pronoitis, MA, LCPC Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
March 15, 2020 Is My Marriage Salvageable? Recognizing Emotional Abuse Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
March 11, 2020 Love Your Spouse: Body and Soul Rev. Jason Ruis Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage
March 8, 2020 Tips for Caring for Your Marriage After Children Arrive Laura Goossens, MSW, LCSW Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
February 19, 2020 Marriage 101: Learning to Communicate Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Communication
February 16, 2020 Moving Past Conflict to Find Unity Debi Mitchell, MS, LMFT Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
February 12, 2020 Marriage Tips for Blending Families Joy Bocanegra, MA, LCPC Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage, Parenting, Blended Families
February 9, 2020 Initiating Sex with Your Spouse Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Sex & Marriage
February 5, 2020 What Could You Gain from Counseling? Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Parenting, Discipline, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
February 2, 2020 Facing Financial Challenges Joy Bocanegra, MA, LCPC Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
January 5, 2020 Why Am I Angry? Kathy Krentkowski, MA, LCPC, LMHC Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
November 13, 2019 Protecting Your Peace With Healthy Boundaries - 3 Steps to Dealing with Your Ex Kim Sullivan Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage
November 6, 2019 While You Wait for Your Marriage to be Healed Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
November 3, 2019 Walking Through the Darkness After Infidelity Kim Sullivan Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
October 6, 2019 Jesus' Guide to Rebuilding Trust Kim Sullivan Marriage, In-Law Relationships, Divorce & Remarriage
September 29, 2019 What Makes a Good Marriage? Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Sex & Marriage
September 11, 2019 Marital Therapy…Alone? When a Spouse Refuses Counseling Debi Mitchell, MS, LMFT Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
September 8, 2019 Four Lies You Should Believe to Ruin Your Sex Life Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Sex & Marriage
August 25, 2019 A Biblical Guide to Conflict Resolution Aneece Alicea, MA, LMHC Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict
August 14, 2019 In-Law Lessons from Moses Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, In-Law Relationships, Grandparenting, Being In-Laws, Being Grandparents, Boundaries & Conflict
August 11, 2019 Family Estrangement: How to Find Healing in Brokenness Julie Plagens Marriage, In-Law Relationships, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict
June 18, 2019 What to Expect in Couples Counseling Jennie Sawye Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage Preparation, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
June 9, 2019 Handling Conflict Constructively Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict
June 2, 2019 Navigating Difficulties with Your Ex Rev. Joel Vande Werken Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
April 14, 2019 Coping When Your Loved One is in Active Addiction Kathy Krentkowski, MA, LCPC, LMHC Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
April 10, 2019 Why is it So Difficult to Draw Boundaries With Parents? Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, In-Law Relationships, Grandparenting, Being In-Laws, Boundaries & Conflict
March 24, 2019 The Difficult Daughter (or Son)-In-Law Dr. Robert Ritzema Marriage, In-Law Relationships, Grandparenting, Being In-Laws
March 20, 2019 Reconciling our Conflict with Reconciliation Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict
March 10, 2019 Invest in Your Marriage (It's Bigger than the Wedding) Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Marriage Preparation, Marriage, Newlyweds
January 9, 2019 How Sex Changes Relationships Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Dating, Sex & Dating, Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Dating, Sex & Parenting
December 7, 2018 Blended Families and Holidays Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage, Parenting, Blended Families, Grandparenting, Being In-Laws, Boundaries & Conflict, Family Holidays
December 2, 2018 Getting Lost Financially and Planning a Way Out Rev. Michael VanderLaan Marriage, Growing Your Marriage
November 28, 2018 The Anatomy of an Emotion Kathy Krentkowski, MA, LCPC, LMHC Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
October 28, 2018 Couples Who Cannot Have Sex Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage
October 24, 2018 Communication Basics Kathy Krentkowski, MA, LCPC, LMHC Dating, Dating Well, Marriage Preparation, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage
October 10, 2018 Weathering the Storms of Life as A Couple Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
October 3, 2018 Listening To Your Spouse Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Communication
September 23, 2018 Continuing the Date Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Marriage, Growing Your Marriage
September 6, 2018 Rules for Fair Fighting: Rule #8 Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Dating, Dating Well, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict
September 6, 2018 Rules for Fair Fighting: Rule #9 Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Dating, Dating Well, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict
September 6, 2018 Rules for Fair Fighting: Rule #7 Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
September 6, 2018 Rules for Fair Fighting: Rule #6 Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
September 5, 2018 Rules for Fair Fighting: Rule #10 Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict
August 30, 2018 Rules for Fair Fighting: Rule #1 Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
August 30, 2018 Rules for Fair Fighting: Summary Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict
August 30, 2018 Rules for Fair Fighting: Rule #5 Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
August 30, 2018 Rules for Fair Fighting: Rule #4 Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
August 30, 2018 Rules for Fair Fighting: Rule #3 Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
August 30, 2018 Rules for Fair Fighting: Rule #2 Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict
August 19, 2018 Loving the Enemy Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict
August 8, 2018 Build friendship into your marriage Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Growing Your Marriage
August 5, 2018 Where You End and I Begin: An invitation to healthy boundaries Kathy Krentkowski, MA, LCPC, LMHC Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
August 1, 2018 Letting Go and Sticking Together Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Newlyweds, Growing Your Marriage
July 11, 2018 Becoming a Better Spouse through Union with Christ Lynne Scherschel, MS, LMFT Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy
June 28, 2018 Rebuilding After Separation Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
June 25, 2018 What Older Adults Can Teach Us About Relationships Dr. Robert Ritzema Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
May 14, 2018 Your Marriage: Covenant, or Contract? Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Newlyweds, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
April 19, 2018 Making the most of living with extended family Donna Southard, MA, LCPC Marriage, In-Law Relationships, Grandparenting, Being In-Laws, Boundaries & Conflict
February 22, 2018 Striving to Be One Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
February 19, 2018 So, What is Therapy Anyway? Josephine Martinez, MSW, LCSW Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
February 12, 2018 Navigating In-law Relationships Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Marriage, In-Law Relationships
January 25, 2018 Too Busy for Sex? Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage
January 11, 2018 Praying with Your Spouse Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy
December 4, 2017 Breaking Traditions Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Parenting, Holiday Celebrations, Grandparenting, Family Holidays
November 16, 2017 A Healthy Posture for Approaching Conflict Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis
October 19, 2017 Choosing to Love: Radical Acceptance Debi Mitchell, MS, LMFT Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
October 2, 2017 How are Assumptions Impacting Your Marriage? Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Growing Your Marriage
September 21, 2017 When to End a Marriage Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
September 18, 2017 When to Fight for Your Marriage Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
September 14, 2017 Taming the Tongue Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Marriage, Communication
August 31, 2017 Our Road Map Through the Storm Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
August 24, 2017 Navigating Difficult Relationships Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, In-Law Relationships, Grandparenting, Being In-Laws, Boundaries & Conflict
July 20, 2017 Four Gateways to Intimacy Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
June 28, 2017 Summer Reading to Grow Your Marriage Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage
June 22, 2017 Help for the Sexless Marriage Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage
June 5, 2017 Creating a Gracious Marriage Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
April 24, 2017 Your Money Or Your Marriage? Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
March 30, 2017 Why Pastors Have Affairs: Sacred Boundaries and Sexual Abuse Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Dating, Dating Well, Sex & Dating, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Conflict & Crisis, Sex & Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage, Sexuality, Sex & Dating, Sex & Marriage, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
March 27, 2017 In-Laws are Aliens Melvin Jonkman, M.Div. Marriage, In-Law Relationships, Grandparenting, Being In-Laws
March 20, 2017 Fighting For Your Marriage Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
March 13, 2017 Sex is God’s Idea: Sexuality is Part of God’s Perfect Plan Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage
March 6, 2017 Is Anger a Sin? Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
February 27, 2017 Avoiding Gray Divorce: Marriage Risk After 50 Dr. Robert Ritzema Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict
February 20, 2017 Are Marriages 50/50 Relationships? Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Dating, Dating Well, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
February 16, 2017 Marriage Conflict: Why Do We Fight? Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Dating Well, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict
February 13, 2017 Marriage Conflict: Rules of Engagement Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
February 6, 2017 Fences and In-Laws Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Marriage, Newlyweds, Growing Your Marriage, In-Law Relationships, Grandparenting, Being In-Laws, Boundaries & Conflict
February 2, 2017 The First Step Towards Freedom from Pornography Dr. Robert Ritzema Dating, Sex & Dating, Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Dating, Sex & Marriage, Sex & Parenting
January 12, 2017 A Christian Response to Bad Behavior Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict
December 29, 2016 Helping Your Marriage Navigate PTSD Debi Mitchell, MS, LMFT Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
November 17, 2016 A God Glorifying Marriage Rev. Jason Ruis Marriage, Growing Your Marriage
November 10, 2016 Dwelling in God's Word Together Rev. Jason Ruis Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy
November 3, 2016 Foster Thankfulness in Your Marriage Rev. Jason Ruis Marriage, Growing Your Marriage
October 31, 2016 6 Magic Questions to Improve Your Marriage Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Conflict & Crisis
October 27, 2016 Let the Peace of Christ Rule Your Marriage Rev. Jason Ruis Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
October 20, 2016 Dressing for Marriage: A Morning Ritual Rev. Jason Ruis Marriage, Growing Your Marriage
October 17, 2016 4 Lies Porn Told Me, and the Truth that Set Me Free Christopher Hunt Dating, Sex & Dating, Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Dating, Sex & Marriage
October 13, 2016 Loving God More Than Your Spouse Rev. Jason Ruis Dating, Marriage Preparation, Marriage, Newlyweds, Growing Your Marriage
October 6, 2016 Crossing Bridges Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
August 4, 2016 Respect, Love, and Care: Even After Divorce Gregory Rodriguez, MA, LCPC Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage, Parenting, Blended Families
August 1, 2016 Help! My Family is Driving Me Crazy! Lynne Scherschel, MS, LMFT Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Parenting, Discipline, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict
July 14, 2016 Not Tonight Honey Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Dating, Sex & Marriage, Sex & Parenting
April 18, 2016 Child-Centered Life After Divorce: 7 Ways to Protect your Children Dr. Melinda Hammond, LCP Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage, Parenting, Single Parenting, Blended Families
April 11, 2016 Life After Divorce Kathy Konrath, LCPC, LMHC Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
March 21, 2016 Be a Good Listener: The Virtue of Understanding Marilyn Ciaramitaro, MSW, LCSW Dating, Marriage Preparation, Marriage, Communication
March 10, 2016 Marriage Advice for Improving Your Horse and Carriage Ashley Schehr, LPC Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Communication, Spiritual Intimacy, Conflict & Crisis
March 7, 2016 Human Sexuality and The Biblical Story Rev. Mark Pluimer Dating, Sex & Dating, Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Dating, Sex & Marriage
February 29, 2016 A Biblical Approach to Masturbation Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Dating, Living Single, Sex & Dating, Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Parenting, Sex & Parenting, Sexuality, Sex & Dating, Sex & Marriage, Sex & Parenting
February 22, 2016 Remarriage: How Can I Be Sure I Am Ready? Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Marriage Preparation, Single Again, Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage, Parenting, Blended Families
January 18, 2016 Is Your Relationship Wi-Fi Compatible? Angie Cerniglia, AMFT, LPC Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis
September 24, 2015 Family Brokenness: God Uses Our Mess Rev. Mark Pluimer Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
September 7, 2015 Navigating an Unequally Yoked Marriage Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
June 22, 2015 Work on Creating a Good and Godly Marriage Debi Mitchell, MS, LMFT Dating, Marriage Preparation, Marriage, Newlyweds, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
May 3, 2015 When is Divorce OK? Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Dating, Single Again, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage
March 23, 2015 Learning to Listen Dr. Janet Irvine Marriage, Communication, Spiritual Intimacy, Conflict & Crisis, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
February 23, 2015 Why should I forgive? Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Grandparenting, Being In-Laws, Boundaries & Conflict
February 12, 2015 Demonstrating God's Love: Caring For Your Spouse Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Grandparenting, Being Grandparents, Spirituality, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
January 12, 2015 Self-Care in Balancing Career and Family Responsibilities Evie DavyRomano, MS, LMFTA Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Parenting, Single Parenting, Blended Families, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
November 24, 2014 Six Ways to Practice Gratitude Joy Bocanegra, MA, LCPC Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
October 30, 2014 Finding Spiritual Renewal in the 12 Steps Kathy Konrath, LCPC, LMHC Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
September 4, 2014 Attitude Adjustments from the Beatitudes Kim Sullivan Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Parenting, Discipline, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Devotions for Couples
July 3, 2014 Sexuality: God's Design for a Full Life Charlene Brouwer, MA, LAMFT Dating, Sex & Dating, Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Parenting, Sex & Parenting, Sexuality, Sex & Dating, Sex & Marriage, Sex & Parenting
June 19, 2014 8 Tips for Caring for Your Marriage Doug Van Til, MSW, LCSW Dating, Marriage Preparation, Marriage, Newlyweds, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Sex & Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage
June 4, 2014 Can anything good come from divorce? Christopher Hunt Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
May 8, 2014 Becoming Mrs. Bennett Kim Sullivan Dating, Marriage Preparation, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Parenting, Parenting Adults
April 9, 2014 Forgiving One Another Rev. Leonard Vander Zee Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict
April 2, 2014 The Power of Apology Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict
November 18, 2013 Marriage Questionnaires: Test Taking or Taking Stock? Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Marriage Preparation, Marriage, Newlyweds, Growing Your Marriage, Communication, Spiritual Intimacy, Conflict & Crisis
September 19, 2013 Leaving a Spiritual Legacy: The Story of Epaphras Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Mentoring Faith
August 26, 2013 Helping Your marriage navigate the death of a child Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
June 24, 2013 Divorce Without Despair Terry Top Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Parenting, Blended Families
October 11, 2010 What Forgiveness Is Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Parenting, Parenting Kids, Blended Families, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict
October 4, 2010 What Forgiveness is Not Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Parenting, Parenting Kids, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict
August 27, 2009 Two Types of Marriage? Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Dating, Marriage Preparation, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage
May 12, 2009 Speaking Explicitly About Sex Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage
December 22, 2006 Fighting Fair Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict

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