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What Can I Say to My Spouse When They Treat Me Like a Doormat?
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What Can I Say to My Spouse When They Treat Me Like a Doormat?

Do you ever reach the point of exhaustion in your relationship, where you feel like you are always being criticized, unappreciated, dumped on and ripped apart—like a doormat? You think you are being taken for granted or are expected to simply agree with whatever your spouse says or does

What Can I Say to My Spouse When They Treat Me Like a Doormat?
Marriage
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“You Are Not Who God Made You to Be and Who God Says You Are” (Satan’s Big, Fat Lie)
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“You Are Not Who God Made You to Be and Who God Says You Are” (Satan’s Big, Fat Lie)

From the get-go Satan has been whispering lies in the minds and hearts of the unsuspecting. In Genesis 3:1, we have him already convincing Eve to question that which she had heard from God, when the serpent asked her, “Has God really said, ‘You shall not eat from any tree of the garden’?” 

“You Are Not Who God Made You to Be and Who God Says You Are” (Satan’s Big, Fat Lie)
Christian Life
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Not All Men Need to Keep Talking about Their Hurts and Vulnerabilities
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Not All Men Need to Keep Talking about Their Hurts and Vulnerabilities

When I used to do marriage counseling during my days as a pastor, I noticed a distinctive trend among the couples who would come to my office. The husband typically played it close to the vest during the session.

Not All Men Need to Keep Talking about Their Hurts and Vulnerabilities
Marriage
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Are You Fighting a Battle Your Spouse Doesn’t Even Know You Are Having?
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Are You Fighting a Battle Your Spouse Doesn’t Even Know You Are Having?

Husbands and wives will find themselves in conflict with each other—that is undeniable. In fact, because the apostle Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 7:28 that those who marry “will have trouble in this life,” we can also conclude that some conflict within marriage is by God’s design.

Are You Fighting a Battle Your Spouse Doesn’t Even Know You Are Having?
Marriage
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The Majesty of “God Said”: Genesis and the Power of Divine Utterance
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The Majesty of “God Said”: Genesis and the Power of Divine Utterance

The psalmist wrote in Psalm 33:6, “By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and by the breath of His mouth all their lights.”

The Majesty of “God Said”: Genesis and the Power of Divine Utterance
Christian Life
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“You Are Not Who God Made You to Be and Who God Says You Are” (Satan’s Big, Fat Lie)

“You Are Not Who God Made You to Be and Who God Says You Are” (Satan’s Big, Fat Lie)

“You Are Not Who God Made You to Be and Who God Says You Are” (Satan’s Big, Fat Lie)
Christian Life
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6
min read
Not All Men Need to Keep Talking about Their Hurts and Vulnerabilities

Not All Men Need to Keep Talking about Their Hurts and Vulnerabilities

Not All Men Need to Keep Talking about Their Hurts and Vulnerabilities
Marriage
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7
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Are You Fighting a Battle Your Spouse Doesn’t Even Know You Are Having?

Are You Fighting a Battle Your Spouse Doesn’t Even Know You Are Having?

Are You Fighting a Battle Your Spouse Doesn’t Even Know You Are Having?
Marriage
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8
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The Majesty of “God Said”: Genesis and the Power of Divine Utterance

The Majesty of “God Said”: Genesis and the Power of Divine Utterance

The Majesty of “God Said”: Genesis and the Power of Divine Utterance
Christian Life
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Selling Brass Knuckles To Mother Teresa

Selling Brass Knuckles To Mother Teresa

I love how people apply the Love and Respect message. There is something about this message -- or subpoints of this message -- that bring about life change in people. Sarah and I continue to be overjoyed and grateful to God.A husband writes, "My church held a conference here in Vancouver BC Canada with your DVDs. Just before that I was having a hard time in my relationship with my wife. Your views on relationships and what God expects of us through Ephesians was astounding.

Selling Brass Knuckles To Mother Teresa
Marriage
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Learning From The Heart Cry Of Others

Learning From The Heart Cry Of Others

Daily, Sarah and I receive e-mails from people across the nation and around the world that profoundly touch us, and I mean profoundly to the point that we sometimes weep. We're overwhelmed with the tender hearts, teachable spirits, and inner longings of the people who write us. The below e-mail brought tears to our eyes not only because of this woman's personal situation but because she represents so many people right now who if they heard the love and respect message might be able to turn the corner on a marriage that appears destined for collapse. This woman read my book CRACKING THE COMMUNICATION CODE (now The Language of Love & Respect) and realized that possibly she could've done things differently. She did not hold herself 100% responsible for the collapse of the marriage but... well, read what she said:

Learning From The Heart Cry Of Others
Marriage
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On Abuse in Marriage

On Abuse in Marriage

For decades, my position regarding abuse has been clear: when in harm’s way, get out. Separate. My mom separated from my dad for five years because of his abusive conduct. I have zero tolerance for abuse. I was a victim of this, even having watched my dad attempt to strangle my mom. I have incessantly made this point of getting out of harm’s way whenever the issue of abuse arises. 

On Abuse in Marriage
Marriage
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Lightbulb Moments in Marriage Part 3: Our Inner Competencies

Lightbulb Moments in Marriage Part 3: Our Inner Competencies

Emerson reveals how self-awareness, authenticity, forgiveness, and personal responsibility can break the Crazy Cycle of conflict, shift defensive reactions into empowering responses, and unlock lasting freedom, deeper connection, and mutual love and respect—even when feelings say otherwise.

Lightbulb Moments in Marriage Part 3: Our Inner Competencies
Marriage
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Lightbulb Moments in Marriage Part 2: Our Effective Interactions

Lightbulb Moments in Marriage Part 2: Our Effective Interactions

This January webinar is Part 2 of a 3-part journey inspired by my new book Lightbulb Moments in Marriage, focusing on effective interactions with our spouses.

Lightbulb Moments in Marriage Part 2: Our Effective Interactions
Marriage
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Lightbulb Moments in Marriage Part 1: Our Core Beliefs

Lightbulb Moments in Marriage Part 1: Our Core Beliefs

In this webinar, part 1 of a 3 part series, Emerson discusses the upcoming book '”Lightbulb Moments in Marriage.”

Lightbulb Moments in Marriage Part 1: Our Core Beliefs
Marriage
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The Angry Christian Husband: Understanding a Hidden Struggle in the Christian Home

The Angry Christian Husband: Understanding a Hidden Struggle in the Christian Home

This webinar will help you understand each other with truth, compassion, and a path forward. It’s time for healing conversations in Christian homes—and for couples to discover renewed hope together.

The Angry Christian Husband: Understanding a Hidden Struggle in the Christian Home
Marriage
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49
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Two Aims in the Bedroom: Avoiding Avoidance and Appealing Without Demanding

Two Aims in the Bedroom: Avoiding Avoidance and Appealing Without Demanding

Many couples long for closeness but quietly struggle with distance - not because they've stopped loving each other, but because they've stopped feeling safe to talk about what they truly need.

Two Aims in the Bedroom: Avoiding Avoidance and Appealing Without Demanding
Marriage
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42
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