Marriage is God’s plan and He created it for companionship and procreation; it is the closest of human relationships, resulting in a man and woman being united in a lifelong fusion. In Genesis 2:24 God defines marriage in the following way: “Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast [...]
There are some topics that you can’t delve into without some controversy. This is often due to the variety of opinions, vested interests, and interpretations on the subject, thus making such topics hard to consider. One such topic is Christian dating. For some people, even placing those two words in the same sentence is [...]
Relationships come in many shapes and sizes. Some are platonic, others are romantic; some relationships are deep, and they’ve been a part of your life for as long as you can remember, while still others may be brand new and just finding their way; some of our relationships are exciting, while others are a [...]
What is Couples Counseling? Couples counseling is a type of counseling reserved for individuals in a romantic relationship. It is an opportunity for couples to have a space that focuses specifically on how to work together to improve, manage, and create a healthier relationship. While in counseling, couples may focus on a variety of [...]
While some people dream about one day being married, others are not so sure if marriage is for them. Some people dive into marriage without much knowledge of their partner’s past and future interests, thinking that love is all they need to make a marriage last. Then there are some people who marry thinking [...]
Modern culture loves the word “boundaries.” It is the subject of hashtags and coaching programs and books and movements. It has become popular to talk about, but it seems many do not understand what the concept entails. People often believe boundaries are important because they are a form of self-love. Though this is true, [...]
Wondering how to overcome codependency, or navigate a codependent relationship? If so, this article is for you. “I know what it’s like to lose yourself so badly that you don’t know if there’s a you or ever was one.” – Melodie Beattie What is Codependency? Many have defined the term over the years, and [...]
Adultery. It’s one of the most hurtful betrayals a spouse can go through. The act violates the exclusive nature of the marriage and breaks the covenant between the two partners and God. How does one heal after an affair? Infidelity doesn’t always include a sexual relationship. Emotional infidelity may seem innocent enough – until [...]
What is Couples Counseling? Also known as marriage counseling, relationship counseling, or couples therapy, couples counseling focuses on the couple as the client. It is not centered on individual issues; it is about the issues that the couple together is facing. If individual problems present in couples therapy, the therapist may choose to refer [...]
Relationships are a blessing. As social creatures, humans come with a baked-in hankering for relationships of all sorts. “So God created humanity in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them,” says the early chapters of Genesis. Created in God’s image, we mirror who God [...]
