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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.

Sex is a gift from God. He created marriage and sex. In the context of a marriage relationship, sex can connect a couple physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Yet, a great sex life is like everything else that makes marriage great — it takes communication, time, and effort. This 4-day plan by Dr. Kim Kimberling digs into what it takes to fully embrace God’s gift of sex.

Think of the second half of marriage as a season starting when the last child leaves home. You are back to where you started: just the two of you. What do you want this season to look like? What does God have for you in this season? This plan by Dr. Kim Kimberling looks at five types of intimacy and how to grow them in your second half of marriage.

Let’s call the second half of marriage the season that begins when your last child leaves home. Now it’s just the two of you. What will this season look like? What does God have for you in this season? This plan, based on Love, Intimacy and Sex in the Second Half by Dr. Kim Kimberling, looks at what Scripture says about sex in the second half of marriage.

I Still Believe is a film that tells the story of CCM Artist Russ Taff. Russ struggled with alcoholism at the height of his career in Christian music. More importantly the film showcases Russ and his wife Tori, and the powerful restoration of their marriage. In this plan, Dr. Kim Kimberling uses the film to introduce real-life stories of healing and restoration through the power of our amazing God.

Girls dream of Prince Charming coming to whisk them off to live “happily ever after.” Boys want to be the man who sweeps his woman off her feet. We have ideas of the end result, but how do we get there? This plan by Dr. Kim Kimberling looks at romance - a part of God’s incredible plan for our marriages.

Often, the issues we face in marriage are just on the surface and we don’t take the time to dig deeper. A marriage will never be healthier than the two people in it. This plan by Dr. Kim Kimberling gives you the opportunity to look deeper and allow God to bring His incredible healing to your life and your marriage.

In this two-part reading plan, Dr. Kim takes everyday ‘traffic signs’ that we all encounter and applies them to growing your marriage relationship.

When one spouse has control but does little or nothing for the marriage, while the other spouse pours their time, emotion, effort, and energy into the marriage, we have a one-sided marriage. Join us in this five-day plan by Dr. Kim Kimberling to take a deep dive into what God says about marriage and how to deal with this issue in a way that honors Him.

What one thing makes the most difference in a marriage? Consistently praying together. Over our 52 years of marriage, Nancy and I have consistently prayed together, and it has made all the difference. This plan gives you simple prayers to pray together with your soon-to-be spouse, and helps you begin the habit of praying together. You’ll be amazed how God shows up! - Dr. Kim Kimberling

What would make this Christmas awesome for your marriage? How do we take a season that is often filled with stress and anxiety and turn things around? In this reading plan, Dr. Kim Kimberling addresses four things you can do as a couple to reduce the stress and anxiety of the season and help you focus on Jesus. Your Christmas and your marriage can be better than ever.

This plan is adapted from Dr. Kim’s book “7 Secrets to an Awesome Marriage." The secrets of START, STOP, CONNECT, ENGAGE, BALANCE, MINGLE, and FIGHT become steps that will help a couple have the marriage that God designed for them.

Money can put so much stress on a marriage. It’s often one of the issues that cause the most conflict and tension for couples. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Spouses can work together to steward their money for God’s glory and the good of their marriage. This plan by Dr. Kim Kimberling shows how God’s plan for money is the best plan for your marriage.

In this reading plan, Dr. Kim addresses four areas that will make a difference in your marriage when it comes to conflict. 

In this two-part reading plan, Dr. Kim takes everyday ‘traffic signs’ that we all encounter and applies them to growing your marriage relationship.

Infidelity is constantly increasing in our culture and poses a real threat to many marriages. This plan will help you learn about avoiding infidelity, and how to heal if it has happened in your marriage.This plan is a continuation of the plan Infidelity Part 1. It includes videos of Dr. Kimberling teaching on infidelity and is designed to help you take practical steps to protect and heal your marriage. 

In this 21-day plan, Dr. Malachi O’Brien, Matt Brown, Yale Kim, and other Christian leaders and ministries are urging and supporting a call for one million people, especially young people, to fast and pray in this #roaringtwentiesfast as we enter into the Roaring Twenties.

In this 3-part plan, Dr. Kim discusses lust and the difference between lust and sexual desire. We will look at dealing with temptation, living in a sex-charged world, and the way out that God provides. This plan will help you go from the chains of lust to the freedom of sexual desire in your marriage.

14 Keys to Lasting Love is the outcome of a survey we did asking couples to identify the areas of marriage that were the most difficult for them. In this reading plan, you will gain insight into six of these keys and learn how they can help you grow and improve your marriage relationship.

How often do married couples have sex? What is normal? If you seldom have sex, does this affect your marriage negatively? How does quality versus quantity work in regard to sex? Can you have too much sex? Doug and Mel Cowart have been married for 9 years. They are a blended family with two kids. They join Dr. Kim as we talk about sex in marriage.

In this three-part plan, Dr. Kim uses examples from the life of the prophet Elijah to describe how God worked through him to accomplish His purposes. Yet, in reality this amazing prophet Elijah was a man just like you. God had a plan for Elijah and He has a plan for you. This plan will help you connect with God in ways that you probably never have before.

Getting married is one of the biggest decisions of your life. This plan is a continuation of the plan “Getting Yourself Ready For Marriage - Part 1.” This plan includes six short videos of Dr. Kim’s teaching. Each video is coupled with Bible References, a Challenge, and a Next Step. Take this plan and be on your way to getting ready for an Awesome Marriage!

As devastating as an affair is, God does amazing things when a couple commits to rebuild their marriage. In this plan by Dr. Kim, we meet Adam and Kristi and hear their story. If there has been an affair in your marriage, this plan will help in your healing. If not, it will help you understand each other and take steps to protect your marriage from this marriage killer.

Research estimates nearly half of adults are assisting a parent AND raising a young child or supporting a grown child. If that’s you, welcome to the club. In this plan by Dr. Kim, we meet Lynn and Kimberly, who have two children plus a parent living with them. They felt God leading them to open their home to Kimberly’s dad. We’ll look at the challenges and blessings of this decision.

At one time every marriage is full of hopes, dreams and possibilities. What happens? Why do so many couples just exist together? What I see time and time again is that people mentally reframe their spouse. The positive thoughts have been slowly replaced with negative thoughts. How do we reverse the process? That is what our focus is in this plan.