Draw closer to God and you’ll draw closer to your spouse. I’ve seen many marriages drifting apart simply because their...
We’re all familiar with the phrase, “opposites attract.” And it’s easy to see this concept in action when we look at a couple...
Let’s lighten things up with this post and talk about marriage mistakes. The old saying is true, “Laughter is good medicine.”...
As a marriage counselor, I have seen my share of troubled marriages. While each marital crisis is unique, one thing is...
Incarnating means putting something into flesh. Jesus was God incarnate. God put on human flesh or, another way to say it, he was...
Right now in our culture, there is a societal trend of rudeness, disrespect, and toxicity. No matter what the issue, disrespect,...
Let’s agree on one foundational reality; having a good marriage does not mean you do not have conflict. No matter how much two...
Valentine's Day is the national holiday of love and romance. Well, that holiday is over. So, now what? I can only speak for...
Tags: Parenting, Faith, Relationship,
My wife asked me to stop by the store on the way home to pick up some diced tomatoes. As I was checking out, a woman suddenly...
There are two types of people in this world—resolution makers and non-resolution makers. Odds are good that whichever type you...
Think of the last time you went out of your way to help someone else. Perhaps you volunteered to serve meals to the hungry, or...
Recently, a Grace Marriage participant’s husband was really stressed. She decided to help by telling him, “Calm down. Things are...
Warning, severe congestion ahead. You've no doubt experienced this phrase. We hate congestion. My guess is you're already...
Your marriage is like your muscles. Not long ago, I hurt my back and was unable to work out or run. With some medical care and...
"OK" is not OK. When alcoholics have been sober for a while, they tend to quit going to support meetings and calling their...
What is your first thought when you think about the spouse you want to be? Do you think of the areas you tend to fail, and long...
Shingles, chiropractors, and brown recluse spiders. It wasn't too long ago that these three things were the topic of our everyday...
Are you suffering from IDS? IDS is a common problem we face at Grace Marriage. IDS stands for “I Don’t Syndrome.” When working...
Marriages struggle for many different reasons. That's no surprise. From communication to finances, each couple has to face their...
The Apostle Peter makes a profound statement in his first letter that should have a penetrating application to every marriage....
James Clear says, “Some people spend their entire lives waiting for the time to be right to make an improvement.” Let's be...
It's so easy for many married couples to blur the lines between work and home. Work emails, texts, and calls are answered at...
My husband and I recently attended the wedding of a young couple who are very dear to us. As I listened to them make their vows,...
You’ve heard it said that you can never have “too much of a good thing.” However, too much of a good thing always cost us other...
I have heard it said many times, “We are not going to stay married just for the kids.” There are some real flaws and often...
Tags: Divorce, Parenting, Relationship,
How do you prepare for things you are excited about? Do you ever buy new clothes for the holidays? Do you decorate your house for...
Tags: Parenting, Faith, Communication
One of my favorite games to play is Spades. In the game, each player decides how many tricks they will be able to take, or win....
I have been seeing couples for nearly two decades. And while there are many techniques and skills that are important to help...
Are you a person who makes decisions quickly? Do you respond in conversation with the first thought that pops into your head? Do...
In my years of premarital counseling, the most contentious topic with couples-to-be was the blending of two extended families.
...
Tags: Parenting, Faith, Relationship,
As a mother of four children born within six years, I often heard a question that started like this: “Mom, where is my…?” Almost...
At the end of each week my phone gives me a “screen time report.” This report surprises me every single week. It shouldn’t...
Tags: Divorce, Parenting, Relationship,
Fear of getting hurt. Fear of failure. Fear of rejection. Fear of death. Fear of uncertainty. I had all of it. I tried to fit in...
At Grace Marriage, we strive to bring you resources that will infuse grace and affection into your marriage as you strive to love...
“Therefore, brothers and sisters, in view of the mercies of God, I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy...
We received an article from a 13 year old expressing her perspective of marriage and divorce. It's enlightening to read this from...
Tags: Divorce, Interviews, Parenting,
Who Are You Pursuing?
Some folks will tell you to chase after your spouse. Some will tell you to take care of yourself first—so...
It's been a busy year at Grace Marriage. We've tried to challenge and encourage you and your marriage over the year on our blog....
Tags: Money, Divorce, Interviews,
Whenever my husband and I attend a Grace Marriage session, our favorite lessons are the ones that involve a quiz about our...
“Hurt people hurt people.” Most of us have heard this phrase before, and its meaning is pretty clear. When someone has unresolved...
Have you lost that lovin’ feeling? It is easy to do when life seems to suck all our energy and time away. Being intentional in...
I don’t know if you ever wake up like this, but today I woke up really sad. Last night, things went south at our house. Feelings...
“Help, my spouse is married to their job.” This is what gets said so often in struggling marriages.
Are you the one saying...
As we move from the long, free days of summer into the colorful days of fall, I always try to take a moment to meditate on the...
This is disturbing. Over the last 30 years, twice as many marriages of those over the age of 50 now wind up in shreds. Some of...
We are providing FREE weekly video sessions that will help your marriage during quarantine. Researchers say there will be an...
Tags: Money, Interviews, Ministry,
Preventing the drift in marriage is vital. You must learn to protect your marriage.
Tags: Divorce, Interviews, Ministry,
We hear, "We don't agree on the way we parent our kids and we don't know how to handle our differences." Though that can be...
Tags: Parenting, Relationship, Communication
Co-founders of Grace Marriage, Brad Rhoads and his wife, Marilyn, were interviewed live in studio at Focus on the Family. They...
Tags: Interviews, Ministry, Parenting,
We are thankful for the opportunity to be on the Focus (“Focus”) on the Family Radio show. Focus helps countless families and...
Tags: Interviews, Ministry, Parenting,
We don’t often get to take a candid look at real marriage. We live in a culture in which pulling back the “veil” on marriage is...
Tags: Interviews, Parenting, Faith,
