Several years ago the beginnings of our marriage ministry began in a great local church in Miami, OK. We were blessed to be given the opportunity by some wonderful leadership in the church to minister to other couples in the area. As time went on we received much training, and attained many relationship tools in …
For those of you who know us, you know that some of the advice we give to couples are in regards to investing in your own marriage. We also recommend a great way to invest in your marriage is to take some time out for a marriage retreat. A few years ago while Kate …
In Ephesians 5:33, the Bible says that husbands are to love their wives, and that wives should respect their husbands. This is actually a very popular Bible verse, especially when one is talking about marriage. Many Bible scholars, pastors, preachers, and teachers have studied this verse and discussed it at length. I have also researched …
The “experts” say that one key way to catch the attention of your audience would be to offer up a title such as, “The Five Biggest Areas of Conflict in Marriage”. Maybe it would be about how money, sex, communication, children, or unmet expectations can be a source of conflict in marriage. This would be a tempting title to …
If you’re reading this post because you have found out that your spouse is having an affair, then let me be the first to offer you a little encouragement. An extramarital affair does not have to mean the end of your marriage. Often times, the initial shock of betrayal sends you into a fight or …
Some of you may have heard the FamilyLife Today broadcast “The Complex World of a Blended Family“, specifically “From Broken to Beautiful” on July 5, 2016, and “Step Parenting Challenges” on July 6, 2016. We briefly discussed the challenges and victories regarding our testimony of how Christ has worked and continues to work in our …
We are excited to announce that Jerry & Kate Angelo (that’s us) will be featured on the FamilyLife Today broadcast on July 5 & 6 of 2016. Beginning on those days and the days following, you will be able to listen to the show live on your local Bott Radio Network radio station or from FamilyLife Today‘s website link of …
Have you ever heard the joke, “I married Miss Right, I just didn’t know that her first name was Always.” I’m sure my husband has thought the same thing because I sure do love to be right. While God made me to be a relational woman (not just your stereotypical emotional woman), there is part …
Occasionally I run across a couple that say they really have a great marriage, but they get stuck in the grind of day to day life. They get up early and rush around getting ready for work and school, spend the entire day apart, then rush home to feed everyone and get to sleep. Feeling …
When attempting to have a conversation with your spouse, have you ever had feelings of not being heard or possibly misunderstood? Have you ever been in an argument and found yourself not even knowing what you are arguing about? This could actually be a common feeling for some people who don’t take the time to examine …