Christian Marriage Articles

Can You Make These Four Statements When Disagreeing?

When You Can’t Explain to Your Spouse How You Are Feeling Unloved or Disrespected

When You Can’t Explain to Your Spouse How You Are Feeling Unloved or Disrespected

Have you ever been asked to make a Christmas list and come up completely empty? Much more serious is voicing to your spouse the ways you believe he or she could show you more love or respect.

Does Your Spouse Intend to Offend?

Does Your Spouse Intend to Offend?

Does your spouse ever do or say something that really gets under your skin? I wonder, though, do some of us become resentful and unforgiving toward a spouse who never intended to hurt or offend us?

Can You Make These Four Statements When Disagreeing?

Can You Make These Four Statements When Disagreeing?

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.

Four Questions to Ask Yourself When Disagreeing with Your Spouse

Four Questions to Ask Yourself When Disagreeing with Your Spouse

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.

Does Your Spouse Have Your Permission? From Steve and Barbara Telzerow

Does Your Spouse Have Your Permission? From Steve and Barbara Telzerow

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.

Four Questions to Ask Yourself When Disagreeing with Your Spouse

Does Your Spouse Have Your Permission? From Steve and Barbara Telzerow

Why Isn’t This Working?

“I have been obedient to Ephesians 5:33 for a few months. Nothing is changing in my marriage. Why isn’t this working?” My encouragement to you is to be consistent and do not give up!

Why Isn’t This Working?

“I Confronted…Nothing Changed…Now What?”

“I Confronted…Nothing Changed…Now What?”

Q: What if I have respectfully confronted my husband but he continues in his addiction? His drinking is destroying our family! Dr. E says:

Respectful Confrontation for the “Three A's”...

Respectful Confrontation for the “Three A's”...

Q: It seems like the principles of love and respect are too simplistic. For example, how can you respect a spouse who is committing adultery, has addictions, or is abusive? Dr E says: Let’s not confuse unconditional love or respect with condoning sinful behavior!

Peace, Good Will Toward Men…

Peace, Good Will Toward Men…

Glory to God in the Highest, and on Earth Peace, Good Will Toward Men! Luke 2:14 We hear this beautiful verse over and over during the Christmas season. But a few days ago we received an email that expressed how one couple experienced peace and good will in their home.