Marriage

So much goes into good communication: The sender has to communicate a message to the receiver, and the receiver has to make sure they understand the sender’s message. It sounds simple but every couple I know struggles at some point – or many points –  with communication. This plan by Christian Counselor Dr. Kim Kimberling teaches you how to avoid 4 common marriage communication mistakes with Biblical wisdom.

4 Common Communication Mistakes in Marriage

The sin of withholding is often undetected, however it is responded to by God in a consistent and firm manner. This sin is active and alive in churches, marriages, and families and has been present without a voice. As a result, our marriages and families are suffering. Once a believer is free of this sin, their walk with the Lord and their fruit toward others can increase expediently.

Sin of Withholding

Taken from his book "Tongue Pierced," bestselling author Nelson Searcy talks about how the words you speak transform the life you live. They are the gateway to your future. Whether it's the self-talk you have within yourself, the words you speak to your spouse, words of encouragement, words of gossip and complaining, or the words you use to describe your current circumstances, your words can either bring joy or pain.

Tongue Pierced With Nelson Searcy

We build trust in our relationship with our spouse through words and actions. One way that we can cultivate confidence is by taking steps to avoid succumbing to temptations. We can also initiate words of appreciation, encouragement, and reassurance. This week, let's consider ideas for approaching this “action plan” to demonstrate our love for one another.

Trusting and Showing Trustworthiness: A 3-Day Marriage Plan

Conflict in marriage is inevitable. But fights don’t have to tear your home apart, they can lead you closer to Jesus and each other. In this 7-day plan, you’ll learn how you can fight for your marriage, not against it. 

Resolving Conflict in Marriage

Whether you have just started out in a new relationship or have been married for a while, it is important to know what will make your relationship work. Ecclesiastes 4:12 says that a threefold cord is not quickly broken. This Bible reading plan touches on 13 practical keys to help you put and keep God at the center of your relationship.

13 Keys in Relationships

Trauma of any kind impedes our ability to experience the wholeness found in Christ. Relational trauma, trauma resulting from an abusive or dysfunctional relationship, often fractures our perception of God, self, and others. As a licensed Christian therapist specializing in trauma, I have witnessed true healing from trauma. In this devotional you will explore, heal, and grow beyond the areas of your heart that have been fragmented by relational trauma. 

Being Whole: 21 Days to Overcoming Relational Trauma

In 40+ years as a Christian marriage counselor, Dr. Kim Kimberling has seen God heal hurting marriages time after time. In this plan he shares hope and Biblical encouragement for those whose marriage is in a difficult place. Take heart and be encouraged to move your marriage from the edge of disaster onto solid ground.

Marriage on the Edge 

Ever been in a place where you’ve been confused about what God’s will is in a specific situation?

This 3-day plan explores how we can find out His will - both, His general will, and His specific will for our lives.