Compatibility is not a state in which you begin a marriage, but rather it's a goal to be achieved. Another way to look at matrimony and compatibility is: We fall in love with a personality, but we must live with a character. How have you changed since you were first married? Research reveals we become more compatible with our mates through learning...

Staying strong in your marriage commitment – even through the fire! I loved my new church! It was vibrant, exciting and on the cutting edge. The pastor was a talented and charismatic speaker and singer, the church was growing and impacting the community, and I felt so blessed to be a part of it all! We had just relocated to this quaint little...

I had just turned 19, and I had no idea that I was about to be confronted with a defining moment in my life. A complete stranger said to me, “You’d better watch out, John’s got his eye on you.” Apparently John had pointed me out to his colleague, and said, “See that girl? I’m taking her home tonight.” He had a plan for me, and...

People are not perfect. And the world we live in isn't perfect either. Therefore, it makes sense that our relationships aren't as ideal as we'd want them to be and that marital conflict is inevitable - it's a part of every healthy marriage. What's more important is how we choose to deal with our differences. Dave Currie, renowned speaker and National...

Paula and her family were off on their vacation trip. Before they had gone far, Paula's husband reached down and brought up an unopened box of lemon cookies. "Where'd you get that?" Paula asked. "Bought it, of course," her husband said. "You know I love lemon cookies!" "What are you going to do with it?" she third-degreed. "I have an open...