Self-awareness is the doorway to emotional intelligence. Without it, emotional intelligence (EQ) becomes mere technique—a set of behaviors you try to manage. With self-awareness, EQ transforms into something profound and life-changing. Dallas Willard often spoke about the renovation of the heart. He emphasized that it’s not just about managing behavior; it’s about inner change. Jung would argue that until we make the unconscious conscious, it will direct our lives, and we wil

Bold Love: When Love Refuses to Be “Nice” and Chooses to Be True Dan Allender and Tremper Longman’s Bold Love is not a book for people who want love to feel comfortable. It is a book for people who want love to be real. From the opening pages, the authors dismantle one of the most damaging assumptions in modern relationships: that love is synonymous with being nice. In their telling, niceness is often the enemy of love. Niceness is what embodies many Christians live by when

Our world sells us a cheap version of love. Movies, songs, and social media tell us that love is about passion, chemistry, and someone...

Inspired by Love and War by John and Stasi Eldredge Marriage is a battlefield—not because it’s doomed, but because it’s sacred. In Love...

A book we often recommend and sell on our Resources List is entitled "Fun Loving You" by Ted Cunningham. The book is a great reminder of...

Marriage is a sacred covenant designed to reflect God’s love, grace, and intimacy. Yet, it is often marked by struggles, wounds, and...

We've always said in our family: "We are for each other." We are for our kids, as much as we love them all differently with their...

Conflict is an inevitable part of life—whether in our relationships, workplaces, or even within our church communities. If you don't...

Communication is the lifeblood of every marriage, yet it’s the very thing that often feels out of reach for so many couples. Most of the...

Anger is a powerful emotion, often misunderstood and mishandled. In Chapter 4 of Good and Angry , David Powlison asks the crucial...

In February 2009, on our back patio, my wife and I were praying and reflecting on my life. As I contemplated major changes, we both felt...

Although marriage is a gift, we all know how difficult it is with daily responsibilities, stress, and routines, children (teenagers,...

In marriage, we know its essential to carve out sacred spaces for connection and intimacy. The following list is what we have found are...