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21 Oct

Why a Works-Based Perspective Exhausts Your Marriage

If you are Protestant, you have probably heard that salvation is based on faith not works. However, as many times as we say it, we often don’t embrace what this means for our daily lives. Rather than trying to live right and do the right thing through solely our own strength, we need to submit […]

17 Oct

Same-sex Marriage Legalized and What This Means for NAME Centers

October 17th, 2014, the United States 9th Circuit Court of Appeals struck down Arizona’s ban on same-sex marriage. State Attorney General Tom Horne subsequently announced that he would not appeal the district court’s ruling, thus making same-sex marriage legal immediately in the state of Arizona. The ruling by U.S. District Judge John Sedwick prohibits Arizona state […]

19 Sep

30 Thoughts Everyone Has at a Marriage Conference

You think we don’t know what you are thinking, but we totally do. You are not alone. “Alright, we are here… That seat in the back looks good, but maybe I’ll get more for my money by sitting in the front.” “Why did this couple sit directly next to us? Uh there is a lot […]

25 Aug

Your Spouse is Not the Most Important Person in Your Life

You read that correctly. Your spouse is not the most important person in your life. If your spouse is in the number 1 spot, you better move him or her down to number 2, or else your priority structure will lead to dysfunction. I know this seems counter-intuitive. You may be thinking, “but my marriage […]

14 Jul

The 5 No-Nonsense Keys to Marital Reconciliation

If you are in need of marital reconciliation, there are probably many factors that got you to this point. Most crises don’t happen overnight. In the same way, reconciliation doesn’t tend to happen overnight; it requires work and dedication. There are many key factors that influence reconciliation, and many of these are counter-cultural to what […]

2 Jun

Father’s Day Should Get More Credit

Moms are wonderful, incredible and vital to a child’s growth, but dads are just as wonderful, incredible and vital! We at NAME hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day last month, and urge you to not overlook Father’s Day this month! Sometimes moms get all the credit, and while they deserve plenty of praise and […]

2 Jun

Dear NAME,

Dear NAME, When my husband and I got married, he thought he was marrying into a great family, but almost as if a switch had flipped, two months later, my family drama exploded. Ever since, it has been miserably messy. My parents are divorcing. My sister got pregnant and moved in with her non-Christian boyfriend […]

21 Apr

Is God Your Intern?

Most internships are full of tedious work or errand running. Rarely does a company ever take advantage of the skills that that a young individual might bring to the table. If you are the boss or manager, the intern is there to assist you at any given moment. If you are a lower level employee, […]

27 Mar

Do You Know What Your Kids Are Watching?

Parenting in this day and age can be a tough gig sometimes. Years ago, when I was a kid, there were far less choices. Parents could more easily be “in the know” about what TV shows, movies, music and video games were coming out. Now the numbers keep increasing and the forms of entertainment are […]

27 Mar

Dear NAME

Dear NAME, My husband and I love each other very much, but if I am honest, we fight a lot. Every time we are in an important discussion and disagree. It quickly turns into yelling and saying things that we both really don’t mean. We are very passionate in our love but also in our […]