Communication

Why Dating Your Spouse Needs Prioritizing

Laura Goossens, MSW, LCSW

Has dating your spouse fallen off your priority list? Consider the impact that dating your spouse has on nurturing intimacy in your marriage relationship.

A Triple-A Strategy for Navigating Conflict

Dr. Dan Mielke

How do you get back on the road to healthy communication after a conflict? Discover a AAA strategy for acknowledging the pain and moving toward healing.

Connect with Your Spouse through Reading

Rev. Travis Jamieson

Are you looking for ways to build your personal connection with your spouse? Consider the practice of reading together to enrich your time together.

A Healthy Posture for Approaching Conflict

Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra

Do you find yourself locked in conflict? When we pay attention to our posture as much as our position, we are able to resolve conflict more effectively.

What Makes a Good Apology?

Rev. Travis Jamieson

Are you struggling with conflict in your marriage? Learn how to initiate reconciliation and offer sincere a apology to start healing your relationship.

Prioritizing a Work-Life Balance

Rev. Travis Jamieson

Are you struggling with finding the balance between work demands and family commitments? Discern how you should use your time to honor God and others.

Managing Anger in Marriage

Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra

Are you struggling with handling anger in your marriage? God calls us to handle anger in ways that are constructive and redemptive rather than destructive.

When its Difficult Expressing Your Concerns in Marriage

Keren Kanyago

Do you find it difficult to share your concerns with your spouse? Discover how to improve your communication to connect and enrich your relationship.

When a Spouse Refuses Counseling

Keren Kanyago

Are you struggling in your marriage and wishing your spouse would attend counseling? Explore your options and discern how God can heal your situation.

Choosing to Love My Spouse

Rev. Travis Jamieson

Treating our spouse with grace is a choice we must make each day. Remember the love that God has extended to each of us and choose to show compassion.

Budget Checkup

Rev. Travis Jamieson

Are you struggling to control your budget while caring for your marriage? Consider a budget checkup to work together to honor God with your finances.

Wise Financial Practices for Your Household

Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra

Are you struggling to manage money in your marriage? Consider biblical principles for making wise financial choices that can reduce conflicts about money.
Date Title Author Topics
September 29, 2024 Why Dating Your Spouse Needs Prioritizing Laura Goossens, MSW, LCSW Marriage, Newlyweds, Growing Your Marriage, Communication, Spiritual Intimacy
September 18, 2024 A Triple-A Strategy for Navigating Conflict Dr. Dan Mielke Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis
September 15, 2024 Connect with Your Spouse through Reading Rev. Travis Jamieson Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Communication
September 4, 2024 A Healthy Posture for Approaching Conflict Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis
September 1, 2024 What Makes a Good Apology? Rev. Travis Jamieson Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis
August 25, 2024 Prioritizing a Work-Life Balance Rev. Travis Jamieson Singles, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis
August 14, 2024 Managing Anger in Marriage Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage Preparation, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis
August 11, 2024 When its Difficult Expressing Your Concerns in Marriage Keren Kanyago Singles, Marriage Preparation, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis
July 24, 2024 When a Spouse Refuses Counseling Keren Kanyago Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis
July 21, 2024 Choosing to Love My Spouse Rev. Travis Jamieson Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis
July 17, 2024 Budget Checkup Rev. Travis Jamieson Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis
May 19, 2024 Wise Financial Practices for Your Household Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis
March 3, 2024 What If I No Longer Find My Spouse Attractive? Keren Kanyago Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis
February 28, 2024 Listening Reflectively: How to Listen Well Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Communication
February 25, 2024 Listening Deflectively: How Not to Listen Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Communication
February 18, 2024 Why Doesn’t My Spouse Want a Dog? Rev. Travis Jamieson Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis
October 25, 2023 Taming the Tongue Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Marriage, Communication
October 22, 2023 Learning to Assert Yourself and Use Your Voice Joella Ranaivoson Singles, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Communication
August 9, 2023 Five Ways to Handle Unmet Expectations Keren Kanyago Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis
June 14, 2023 Learning to Confront with Love Jalicia Maeweather Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis
June 4, 2023 Six Steps for Couples Who Have Drifted Apart Keren Kanyago Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Communication, Spiritual Intimacy, Conflict & Crisis
October 19, 2022 Advice for Conflict Management in Marriage Laura Goossens, MSW, LCSW Singles, Marriage Preparation, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis
October 2, 2022 Expressing Emotions Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis
July 6, 2022 Learning How to Practice Empathy Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis
March 23, 2022 Why is Communication So Difficult? Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Dating Well, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
March 20, 2022 Gentle Answers to Defuse Arguments Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
March 13, 2022 Why Can't My Spouse Recognize My Needs? Laura Goossens, MSW, LCSW Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis
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 Singles, Marriage Preparation, Marriage, Newlyweds, Growing Your Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis
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 Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Communication, Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Discipline, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
July 22, 2020 One Sided Marriage Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Newlyweds, Growing Your Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
July 8, 2020 Practicing Assertive Communication Jessica Parks, MSW, LCSW Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
May 13, 2020 Sharing Feelings Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Communication
April 15, 2020 Toxic Positivity Kathryn DeYoung, LCPC, LMHC Marriage, Communication, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
February 19, 2020 Marriage 101: Learning to Communicate Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Communication
October 3, 2018 Listening To Your Spouse Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Communication
September 6, 2018 Rules for Fair Fighting: Rule #8 Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Singles, Dating Well, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
January 18, 2016 Is Your Relationship Wi-Fi Compatible? Angie Cerniglia, AMFT, LPC Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis
March 23, 2015 Learning to Listen Dr. Janet Irvine Marriage, Communication, Spiritual Intimacy, Conflict & Crisis, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
April 2, 2014 The Power of Apology Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
November 18, 2013 Marriage Questionnaires: Test Taking or Taking Stock? Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Marriage Preparation, Marriage, Newlyweds, Growing Your Marriage, Communication, Spiritual Intimacy, Conflict & Crisis

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