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6 Toxic Marriage Habits Most People Think Are Normal
29 Jan 2019

6 Toxic Marriage Habits Most People Think Are Normal

by Bayside Church | posted in: Christian Life, Marriage & Family | 1

The older my kids get, the more I think about arranging their marriages. I’m half joking. Look, while marriage is joyous and beautiful, it’s also frickin’ hard. To enter into a lifelong covenant with another person is both risky and … Continued

Aligning Expectations (How to Avoid Frustration and Disappointment)
24 Jan 2019

Aligning Expectations (How to Avoid Frustration and Disappointment)

by Gil Stieglitz | posted in: Christian Life, Marriage & Family | 0

Agreement in marriage and dating is a critical element in great relationships. Just as Amos 3:3 says so pointedly, Can two people walk together without agreeing on the direction? Amos 3:3 The truth is nope, they can’t. At least not … Continued

Eliminate Sarcasm
17 Jan 2019

Eliminate Sarcasm

by Gil Stieglitz | posted in: Christian Life, Community & Fulfilling Relationships, Marriage & Family | 0

One of the most destructive relational habits that I see is the habit of sarcasm. It is considered clever and fun to be sarcastic with our friends and spouse, but it is actually the height of rudeness and will ultimately … Continued

Ground Rules for Sharing Concerns
10 Jan 2019

Ground Rules for Sharing Concerns

by Gil Stieglitz | posted in: Christian Life, Marriage & Family | 2

In every relationship, there are bound to be concerns, complaints, or issues that come up. In marriage, one spouse gets annoyed, the other may be oblivious, but something needs to change. How can you share these offending matters with them … Continued

Why Having a Budget Could Save Your Marriage
3 Jan 2019

Why Having a Budget Could Save Your Marriage

by Gil Stieglitz | posted in: Christian Life, Marriage & Family | 0

Believe it or not, the number one reason couples list as the cause of their divorce (other than the cryptic “irreconcilable differences”) is finances. This is a very tough issue for many couples. It is very common to have too many … Continued

7 Habits of Great Marriages – Habit #7 Decision Making
14 Nov 2018

7 Habits of Great Marriages – Habit #7 Decision Making

by Gil Stieglitz | posted in: Christian Life, Marriage & Family | 0

I hope you have enjoyed this series on seven fundamental habits in great marriages (which tend not to be present in bad ones). Here we are at habit #7, but in case you missed habit #6 (eat one meal — … Continued

7 Habits for a Great Marriage – Habit #6 Eat One Meal Together Every Day
7 Nov 2018

7 Habits for a Great Marriage – Habit #6 Eat One Meal Together Every Day

by Gil Stieglitz | posted in: Christian Life, Marriage & Family | 0

We are nearing the end of our series on seven fundamental habits in great marriages (which tend not to be present in bad ones). Habit #5, which we saw that week was this idea that we need to learn to … Continued

7 Habits for a Great Marriage: Habit #5 – Be Generous with Apologies
31 Oct 2018

7 Habits for a Great Marriage: Habit #5 – Be Generous with Apologies

by Gil Stieglitz | posted in: Christian Life, Marriage & Family | 0

We are on habit five of our series on seven fundamental habits in great marriages (which tend not to be present in bad ones). Last week, we covered #4, which was about making prayer in marriage a top priority. If … Continued

7 Habits of a Great Marriage: Habit #4 – Prayer Every Night
24 Oct 2018

7 Habits of a Great Marriage: Habit #4 – Prayer Every Night

by Gil Stieglitz | posted in: Christian Life, Marriage & Family | 0

We are onto the fourth of seven fundamental habits in great marriages (which tend not to be present in bad ones). I think we can safely say that if you do the things that great marriages do and eventually you will … Continued

7 Habits of Great Marriages: Habit #3 – Express every positive thought, every time, immediately.
17 Oct 2018

7 Habits of Great Marriages: Habit #3 – Express every positive thought, every time, immediately.

by Gil Stieglitz | posted in: Christian Life, Marriage & Family | 0

I’m so glad you are tuning in to this new series on seven fundamental habits in great marriages (which tend not to be present in bad ones). I think we can safely say that if you do the things that great … Continued

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