The most revelatory text in the Bible about marriage is found in Ephesians 5. In verse 31, the Apostle Paul writes: "For this reason, a man shall leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh."

When Paul talks about "becoming one flesh," he's actually quoting Genesis 2:24.

As marriage counselors who work with a great many hurting couples on a daily basis, we are surprised at how little engaged couples think about the marriage. They get so busy buying the dress, renting the tuxedos, designing the cake, preparing the ceremony that often

Ever feel like you're talking to a brick wall?

The television comedy Frasier was one of the most popular TV series in US history. It's been called "a thinking person's comedy." Reruns are ubiquitous, about six episodes daily in our area. Frasier Crane, the protagonist, is a caring, sensitive, cultured - but insecure and sometimes pompous<!--break--< - Seattle radio psychiatrist who always greets his callers with, "I'm listening." Yet sometimes he becomes so wrapped up in himself that he tunes others out.

Why do we often talk to each other the way we do? Proverbs 16:24 says pleasant words are like honey, and yet many of the ways we speak to each other are far from sweet.

Why is communication between spouses so hard? Here are four reasons:

A good marriage needs love, but a great marriage needs redemptive love. That's the kind of love that reflects Jesus by doing the right thing even in response to the wrong thing.

Occasionally a husband or wife will respond to a problem the right way: by talking it over. Maybe you approach your spouse and say, "What you did really bothered me

Galatians 6:7-8 describes the law of sowing and reaping. "Do not be deceived," it says. "God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life."

If you have had trouble in your relationship or are having trouble now or have gone through a breakup you may be wondering who or what can help you understand your relationship better. Many people consider if writing letters can help. Although many people will utilize this form of communication whether or not they should needs some thought. This article will discuss letter writing.

We need to examine the good and bad points of writing a letter to help improve your relationship. One good point about letter writing is

The battle for marriage will determine the success of America,
but I have perfect confidence in the hope we share!

We've had several "experts" approach us and advise, "You can get grants and money from the government to expand your message … but you have to take Jesus out of it.

Many couples face Relationship hardships. Every man and woman should realize that relationships will not always be that happy-go-lucky relationship without arguments. There are bumps in the road because we are only human and each person has their own personality and their own preferences. To make a relationship better, one must understand that there are unique differences and those differences do not mean that you should be apart

Amy and Bill had been married for fifteen years with two children, Chloe age eight and Billy, six. Amy had reached the end of her rope with Bill because he was so emotionally shut down and would not interact with her and the children. Bill was frustrated because Amy nagged