Your Marriage Is Not Your Parents’

Having divorced parents doesn’t mean your own marriage will also end in divorce. You are not destined to live out the same mistakes as your parents.

At the Weekend to Remember marriage retreat I found a profound sense of community. It reminded me of one simple fact: We are not alone.

Conflict over money and infidelity might be some of the most common reasons for getting a divorce in our society, but I’d argue that there’s a more common root to most separations:“I’m just not happy anymore.”

A few positive lessons from my guilty pleasure over the last few months.

Here are eight ways we can fight for, not against, our children in their hard-to-handle moments.

NBA star Blake Griffin may be able to afford a huge child support payment, but kids need more than that.

Ministering to this group can be instrumental in reaching everyone in the home.

My husband and I have learned much about putting our relationship into the hands of the Master Renovator.

Donna Reish wanted to make her father’s seventieth birthday extra special.

Following is an example of a tribute.

In our crazy, fast-paced lives, it’s easy to be distracted from what is most important. Here are some ideas to make more time for the person you love most.

One simple concept will guide you into the relationship you always wanted to have.

Whatever problems may develop, my commitment is to do whatever it takes to help my parents, respect them, and honor them.

Brava, Miss America, for eliminating a bit of the external from the ideal. And let’s not stop there. What does it look like for each of us to disregard the bigger “swimsuit competition” far deeper within?

At the top of my reasons I’m thankful for my husband? Our kids would only be half as awesome, cool, and strong without you. And so would I.

Use your position as a mother to inspire your children to honor their father this Father’s Day and over the years.

The school year is filled with other obligations, but the summer belongs to us.

Married couples who have sex regularly live longer, have better heart health, enjoy a deeper connection, and can let go of annoyances easier.