Forgiveness is a cornerstone of a healthy, Christ-centered marriage. As followers of Jesus, we are called to forgive others just as God has forgiven us through the sacrifice of His Son (Ephesians 4:32). This divine mandate takes on special significance in the context of marriage, where two imperfect people commit to love and support one another [...]
In a Christian marriage, self-disclosure and vulnerability are crucial elements that significantly contribute to the health and intimacy of the relationship. These concepts are deeply rooted in biblical principles and are essential for fostering trust, understanding, and emotional closeness between spouses. Importance of Self-Disclosure Building Trust and Connection: Self-disclosure involves sharing personal thoughts, feelings, and [...]
The Husband's Role as Biblical Leader in the Home As a Christian counselor with over 45 years of experience, I have seen firsthand the importance of biblical leadership in the home. The Bible provides clear guidance on the roles and responsibilities of husbands and fathers as the spiritual leaders of their families. When husbands embrace [...]
The Importance of Emotional Intimacy Emotional intimacy is a deep sense of closeness, trust and vulnerability with another person. It goes beyond just physical or sexual intimacy. Emotional intimacy involves being able to share your deepest thoughts, feelings, fears and desires with your partner, and having them do the same with you.Emotional intimacy is vitally [...]
Emotional self-regulation is the ability to manage and control our emotions in healthy ways. It involves being aware of our feelings, understanding where they come from, and having strategies to handle intense emotions without becoming overwhelmed. Emotional regulation is a key skill for mental health, relationships, and overall wellbeing. The Importance of Emotional Self-Regulation Being [...]
God’s Word says that conflict with another person starts in your heart. When selfish desires are not checked, you try to get your own way, which leads to resistance on the other person’s part. What causes fights and arguments among you? They come from your selfish desires that fight to control you. You want what [...]
Jealousy is a complex and often painful emotion that can arise in relationships when we fear losing someone important to us. While a small amount of jealousy is normal, excessive jealousy can become toxic, leading to suspicion, controlling behaviors, and damaged trust. Common signs of unhealthy jealousy include constantly checking a partner's phone or whereabouts, [...]
Get Rid of Your Emotional Baggage What is emotional baggage? In simple terms, it is unresolved emotional issues from the past. For some, emotional baggage goes back to childhood. For others, it may be of a more recent origin. The primary characteristic of most emotional baggage is that it involves some type of abuse and/or [...]
Beware of thinking, "Adultery would never happen in my marriage." Sadly, many who believed they were invincible are the very ones who have fallen into immorality. I have counseled countless men and women who have sat with their heads in their hands lamenting their stupidity for having been involved in adulterous behavior. I have heard [...]
How many times have you thought you were communicating clearly, only to discover that your words were taken in a way you never could have imagined—and likely, more negatively? Here are 5 explanations as to why communication that, however carefully delivered, might be quite different from what your mate heard: The other person is angry with [...]
