Practical Biblical Solutions
The Cost of Quiet
Chances are, you’ve heard the phrase, “Pick your battles.” Maybe you’ve even used it as your guiding star to keep your marriage calm and your home peaceful. After all, who wants to argue after a long, stressful day? Maybe you grew up in a house where raised voices meant something [...]
It’s Not My Fault
Have you ever found yourself in a heated discussion with your spouse, only to blurt out, “Well, if you hadn’t done that, I wouldn’t have reacted this way!” or maybe, “If I wasn’t so stressed at work, I wouldn’t have snapped at you”? If so, you’re in good company. We [...]
“Not Tonight”
When a spouse sighs, “Not tonight” for what feels like the thousandth time, it’s rarely about a single evening’s fatigue. Over days, weeks, or even months, the repetition can morph into a painful “Not Tonight” streak—a cycle where sexual intimacy is continually postponed or declined. As a Christian counselor, I’ve [...]
Three in the Bed
It’s been a long day. You and your spouse climb into bed, looking forward to some rest. You each grab your phones, intending to check one quick thing. Ten minutes later, you’re still scrolling—reading a few posts, watching a funny clip, maybe checking the news. Your spouse is doing the [...]
Stop Scrolling
Picture this: you and your spouse are sitting on the couch at the end of a long day. The kids are in bed, the house is quiet, and for the first time all day you have a moment together. But instead of talking, laughing, or sharing life, both of you [...]
The Silent Treatment
Imagine this: you walk into the kitchen, coffee in hand, but your spouse barely looks up. Silence hangs thick, making the house feel cold and lonely—even though you’re both very much present. Most folks who’ve been married long enough will recognize this scene. It’s the silent treatment—a behavior where one [...]