Story told by Tom Archibald and Suellen Beatty, written by Laurie Wang TOM: Suellen likes to introduce me as her first and third husband because it surprises people. I can see why some people think it’s shocking and I guess it is, but I am so grateful to God that I have the privilege of being her husband today. A marriage  with... >Read More

Tags: biblical model, challenges and conflicts, changed lives, closet issues, divorce, faith, forgiveness, healthy marriage, laurie wang, marriage, Men, recovering from divorce, remarriage, saving a marriage, sex and love, suellen beatty, tom archibald, Women

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Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! Bah Humbug. For many people, Christmas is the saddest time of year. In a culture that is obsessed with all things Christmas, it is easy to feel like an alien when our thoughts and feelings are anything but merry. Whether your pain stems from lost loved ones, unfulfilled hopes, shattered dreams or personal...... >Read More

Tags: becoming a christian, challenges and conflicts, Christie Hoos, Christmas, communication, Family, family issues, Glen Hoos, grief, loss, Men, primaries, singles, Women

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Interview of Will Ludy* (names have been changed) I was desperate, dissatisfied and in great despair that Saturday night I ran with Debra to the church for help. For 12 years, my wife and I had been hiding our broken and dishonest marriage beneath the veneer of the happy and “normal” couple. We had to break the cycle of deceit... >Read More

Tags: challenges and conflicts, changed lives, cheating spouse, closet issues, divorce, Family, forgiveness, hardship and suffering, healthy marriage, laurie wang, LIFE, loneliness and isolation, Men, remarriage, sex and love, Women

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All of us have experienced situations where we do not see eye to eye with other people. Sometimes, differences are hard to resolve and they create feelings of anger and resentment. If these feelings are not acknowledged and dealt with, a simple disagreement can break into an out-and-out war. When this happens, we may feel unable to control our...... >Read More

Tags: anger, business, challenges and conflicts, cheating spouse, communication, forgiveness, healthy marriage, leadership, Men, recovering from divorce, resolving conflict, Women, workplace, World

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Conflict is inevitable. If you manage conflict poorly, your relationships will suffer. If you manage conflict well, you'll help them grow healthy and strong. Here are steps to RESOLVE conflict. 1. R - Remain calm The number one rule for resolving conflict is to remain calm and controlled throughout the process. Rash, uncontrolled speech is...... >Read More

Tags: anger, challenges and conflicts, communication, forgiveness, friendship, healthy marriage, mary kassian, relationships, resolving conflict, saving a marriage, women and men

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What are some of the warning signs of entering a potentially compromising relationship? How can you safeguard your marriage? How do you know when your spouse’s needs aren’t being met? In this short video clip, Dr. Dave Currie, host of new TV show Marriage Uncensored, discusses some of these questions with marital therapist Kirby Hanawalt....... >Read More

Tags: challenges and conflicts, cheating spouse, Dr. Dave Currie, healthy marriage, improving your marriage, loneliness and isolation, marriage, marriage uncensored, Men, protecting your marriage, relationships, sex and love, Women, women and men

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A powerful tool for health as we approach the new year can be to focus on giving and/or receiving only real apologies when we want to heal a rift with a family member, friend, or co-worker. We hear apologies all the time, but I don't think many of them are sincere. An apology has to be real to heal. Trang... >Read More

Tags: abuse, challenges and conflicts, cheating spouse, communication, conflict resolution, forgiveness, friendship, healthy marriage, recovering from divorce, relationships, Sharon Ellison, women and men

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