by MarriageTeam | Mar 27, 2020 | Conflict Resolution, Obedience, Relationship
I recently read a newsletter from Dave Patty, the founder of Josiah Venture, a missionary organization in Central and Eastern Europe. He shared some insight he received 30 years ago that is just as relevant today as it was then. Let me share what I found to be the...
by Al Ray | Oct 21, 2019 | Children, Communication, Marriage Coaching, Premarital, Preparation, Relationship, Testimony
Our relationship seemed fine on the surface… A young couple went through premarital counseling and went on to have a solid Christian marriage. Premarital counseling is great to get a marriage off to a good start, but even the best relationship will experience...
by MarriageTeam | Jul 24, 2018 | Coaching Skills, Marriage Coaching, Relationship, Sex
Coaching the Person and Not the Lack of Sexual Desire I recently had a question from a coach couple about their first couple whose presenting problem was a lack of sexual desire. As we explored how to coach this issue, it struck me that the presenting issue wasn’t...
by MarriageTeam | Jul 23, 2018 | Dating, Playbook, Prayer, Premarital, Relationship
I heard some good advice about dating on the radio one day that I would like to share with you. I don’t remember who said it, what program it was on, or even what station I was listening to at the time, but I’m sure that whoever told this story would want me to pass...
by MarriageTeam | Apr 25, 2018 | Divorce, Faith, Hope, Knowledge, Options to Divorce, Relationship, Uncategorized
Sons of Divorce and Increase in Gun Violence While the article, Sons of Divorce, caught my attention, it was not new (Dec 16, 2013). Nevertheless, it remains especially pertinent in today’s environment. Hardly a day goes by when there is not a shooting of a...
by Al Ray | Mar 5, 2018 | Divorce, Faith, Hope, Knowledge, Preparation, Relationship
Husbands and wives tend to spend more time together during the winter months. Here in the PNW winter rains and snow often keep couples closer together. However, being closer together in proximity doesn’t always mean closer personally. Besides, after we are married,...
