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No two people will agree with each other all the time. Conflict doesn’t mean the marriage is in trouble, and disagreement doesn’t mean you married the wrong person.
You’ve likely heard me talk about “when the issue is no longer the issue.” What begins as a normal difference of opinion can quickly leave both spouses feeling unloved and completely disrespected.
Courtship and the first few months of marriage is a unique time in a couple’s relationship. We are usually focused on our partner’s strengths and rarely aware of the weaknesses or quirks that all of us have.
In Galatians 5:14, Paul wrote, “For the whole Law is fulfilled in one word, in the statement, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’”
As a young boy, around the age of twelve, when I learned of Darwin’s theory of evolution, something in me said, “Something is wrong here.”
In this webinar Emerson discusses the intricacies of neighborly relationships. He talks about how to recognize the warning signs that signal an unhealthy dynamic, navigate the process of repairing or preventing a painful rift, and ultimately cultivate a neighborhood environment characterized by cordiality, civility, and mutual appreciation.
Have you ever paused to ponder three things about your communication? What do your words communicate beyond what you say with your mouth? Why do your words resonate long after you've spoken your last, actually shaping part of your eternal legacy? Who could be most moved and influenced by the words you choose to express, even if you feel inadequate as a communicator?
Emerson discusses stress management through the lens of faith in this webinar. Discover the difference between beneficial "eustress" and detrimental "distress" as he explores how stress impacts our spiritual, mental, and physical well-being. Learn practical strategies to navigate stressors that hinder our faith, compromise our health, and impede our ability to uplift others effectively.
Are you feeling weighed down by unmet expectations in your marriage? You're not alone. Watch the replay of this webinar titled: The Hidden Value in Marital Disappointments: Uncovering God's View on Unmet Expectations. Discover how these challenges are not just obstacles, but hidden opportunities. Learn to see your marital disappointments through God's eyes, some of which are stepping stones for a stronger, more fulfilling relationship.
Emerson delves into what most inspires Sarah and him to uphold the timeless wisdom of Ephesians 5:33 where God reveals the power of love and respect in marriage. Emerson shares what most inspires them to practice love and respect independently of the other! Find out what that is in this webinar!
In this webinar, Dr. Emerson Eggerichs provides an overview of the three relationship cycles he teaches - the Crazy Cycle, the Energizing Cycle, and the Rewarded Cycle. He explains how these cycles operate in marriage, with a focus on Ephesians 5:33's call for husbands to love and wives to respect.
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