Plates

I came across this short story from Chris Guillebeau last month. Grab a plate and throw it on the ground. -Okay. Did it break? -Yes. Now say sorry to it. -Okay. Did it go back to the way it was before? -No. Do you understand now? There are at least three lessons in...

The Process of Forgiveness, Part Two

This is part two of our conversation about forgiveness. If you missed part one, it’s here. Forgiveness is not a one time event. It is a process and too many people get this point confused. We often hear, “If he forgave me, then he would be over this by...

Forgiveness, Part One

Marriage is not a step-by-step journey. But a logical step in the journey towards creating a great marriage and life is to learn about the road of forgiveness. Many people don’t understand how forgiveness is actually a skill. It is something you need to learn,...

Powerful Partner Prayer

Post written by marriage columnist Susanne Alexander of Marriage Transformation. Individuals have their own experience of prayer, that personal conversation we each have with God. Of course this means that learning how, when, and why to pray together as a couple...

Start treating your spouse like a dog

Post written by Dating and Romance columnist Tamara Wilhelm of Imagine Hope Counseling. If you own a dog or a cat then you know the loving relationship between owner and animal. A pet is dependable, loving and trustworthy. They’re always there to please. Truthfully,...