Are You Ready for R.E.A.L. Change?

Have you heard of R.E.A.L. change? R.E.A.L. change is realistic, empowering, aligned, and likely change. Research on the topic of folks trying to change themselves shows "there is a 75% failure...

Real Love, Real Sex

Going Public

7 ways to get real without getting ugly

Loaded Question

Asking it could make your marriage dynamite!

What Fighting About Money Will Cost You

Tips to keep you out of the red.

The Purpose-Driven Marriage

Use these five biblical purposes to give direction to your marriage.

Busting the Myths of a Christian Marriage

One couple thought being Christians would save them from marital problems. Their naïve beliefs made everything worse.

Serve Your Marriage?

One of my evening activities is to read headlines via RSS. An article by Sophie Keller, "How Happy is ... 5 Easy Ways to Serve Your Relationship" caught my eye. Here...

Attention Focused on an Elevator Ride

Although the gentlemen on the elevator with the Obamas are obviously not looking at the affectionate couple, lots of people are watching the Obamas and how they interact with one...

First Lady Firsts

While watching Barack Obama's historic inauguration yesterday, we got curious about some of the inaugural traditions and discovered that two traditions involving the First Lady are rather new. "Eisenhower was the...

First Lady Firsts From Past Inaugurations

While watching Barack Obama's historic inauguration yesterday, we got curious about some of the inaugural traditions and discovered that two traditions involving the First Lady are rather new. "Eisenhower was the...

These Moments in History

We have been watching the television coverage of the wonderful events this morning and just heard "Hail to the Chief" played for the first time for President Obama. Such wonderful...

Obama Marriage -- Role Model for Others

As we've been watching the events of the Inauguration, we keep hearing references to Abraham Lincoln and to Martin Luther King, Jr. Thankfully, Barack and Michelle Obama have NOT used...

Five Things You Can Do to Improve Your Marriage NOW

On our drive across the river to do some shopping today, Bob and I talked about how easy it is to let unhealthy behaviors creep into a marriage. With the...

January is "Get Organized Month"

Although the NAPO, National Association of Professional Organizers, declared January as "Get Organized Month," we don't think we will meet that deadline. Lack of organization and too much clutter have...

Rain Rain Go Away

We are in the midst of lots of wind and lots of rain. Normally, I love rain. That's good since we live in the Pacific Northwest. But today I...

Men Are Computers Women Are Cell Phones

Can we stay connected?

Dynamic Duo

Live the adventure of serving side-by-side

Boundaries for In-laws

Establishing rules to protect your marriage

Peace on Earthâand at Your House, Too

How to beat the stress of the season

Clear and Present Danger

Relational Advisory for Guys: Giving these gifts can be hazardous.

Long Distance Service

Also: "Forgotten Foreplay", "I'm Impotent", and "Allergic to Ejaculate?"

Just an Act

I was ignoring my wife, except for sexâ€"and it was destroying us.

Not Enough Money?

Time to reconsider the "b" word. (Don't worry. It's simpler than you think.)

The Gospel Truth

How did I miss what Jesus had to say about me and my marriage?

Is Your Marriage Normal?

If you're thinking something is missing, check out the six signs of a top-of-the-line relationship.

True Love Does Last -- Scientific Proof

There's a diamond commercial on television that shows a young couple walking quickly and passing an elderly couple holding hands and walking slowly. The message conveyed is that true love...

Disappointed But Okay

Today was a disappointing day for both of us, but we are okay. Just disappointed. See the picture of our beach. That is how it is supposed to look showing that...