About the Author: Nancy Houston is a Christian author and speaker who has spent years addressing the intersections of spirituality, emotional health, and human relationships. With a pastoral and counseling-oriented voice, Houston writes especially to believers who desire healing, wholeness, and a more honest integration of faith and everyday life. Her work often tackles subjects that many Christians feel but rarely talk about openly—making her a trusted guide through difficul

Around three months ago, Shannon and I received difficult news. We’re no strangers to hardship—we’ve faced our share of challenges over...

Marriage is often described as a journey, a partnership where two people share their lives, their dreams, and, yes, their imperfections....

This morning, I, Mike, was faced with another often misunderstood marriage struggle. I started my day off with a cup of coffee, followed...

Are you the first one in your relationship to apologize? Or do your wait to apologize until your partner admits wrong? If you have been...

We sit staring out the window, 13 floors above the hustle and bustle of the city. The iconic Washington, DC skyline out the window. What...

In our last post, we share with you the truth about blame in a relationship. In a nutshell, blame can drain your relationship of its...

Recently, I (Mike) read a story about two brothers. The brothers were both faced with the exact same problem. Each brother had differing...

You have probably guessed this by now, but just in case, All healthy marriages require work. Despite what we see in the movies, “happily...

A thriving marriage consists of vital ingredients- love, commitment, forgiveness, compatibility. Dating is the perfect gateway to these...

Planning a meaningful date is a great way to energize a marriage relationship. Many people think dating is just for those who are...

Mike and Shannon here. Thank you for joining our team. Shannon and I have been married for over 25 years. While I can't say that we have...