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26
Sep
2018
The Missing Piece of a Harmonious Marriage
Written by: Cody Kimmel | Found in: Uncategorized | No Comments »
Sometimes marriage sounds like a symphony. Every note working together, the dynamics, the ebb and flow of rest and movement, everything working in complete harmony. And sometimes marriages sound like a piano thrown down the stairs of a 30-story building. Regardless of effort and time, there is no harmony. I have been a musician since […]
19
Sep
2018
What Can Truly Save a Marriage?
Written by: Sonia Cleverly | Found in: Uncategorized | No Comments »
At the end of 2018 Scott and I will have been married 27 years. This is longer than some of the young men and women in the couples we mentor have even been alive. It’s longer than either of our parents’ marriages lasted. There have been seasons when 27 years is longer than we would […]
17
May
2017

Q: This grace-based, grace-filled relationships concept sounds good and well if you are gentle-tempered (like you, Tim), but how do you have a good argument in the grace-based model if you are prone to discuss your point or position in a fairly loud manner i.e. yelling and raising your voice? A: There is nothing in […]
15
Mar
2016

“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” […]
21
Dec
2015

I wish we were sitting down right now—just you and me—with a cup of coffee. I’d love to hear about your past year and get caught up on where you are in your journey. Wouldn’t it be great if we could spend the bulk of our time smiling and laughing? But life—even a life lived […]
01
Dec
2015
For Better or For What – Thriving Family Magazine
Written by: FM Staff | Found in: Marriage, Resources | No Comments »
“It’s been more than four decades since my wife, Darcy, and I recited the classic wedding vows. Since that time, we’ve often found ourselves as part of an audience listening to some other couple repeating those same words. It’s amazing how differently those words hit us now than they did back then. Decades of marital […]
03
Sep
2015

We were naïve and idealistic. It goes with being young. Our world was far more about promises than problems. What lay over the horizon was of greater concern to us than what we could see in our rear view mirror. Although we spent most of our days checking requirements off of our educational dance card, […]
01
Sep
2015
Successful Marriages Lead to Successful Children
Written by: Karis Murray | Found in: 31 Days of Prayer for your Spouse, Marriage, Resources | No Comments »
Everyone wants to raise successful kids, but we often forget that it starts with our marriages. Having a healthy marriage is one of the most potent tools for raising successful kids. That’s why Family Matters provides teaching and resources for couples to strengthen and invest in their marriages. Ways to help: Find out more about […]
06
Jul
2015
What I Learned About My Marriage From a Bunch of Rocks!
Written by: Darcy Kimmel | Found in: Love, Darcy, Marriage, Resources | No Comments »
Many years ago, we had a consultant come to help us do some strategic planning at Family Matters. As he walked us through some next steps and big picture tactics, he also taught us a great lesson on keeping our priorities straight. In fact, he drove his point home with a great illustration. He […]
22
Jun
2015
Top Ten to Connect
Written by: Jenny Gillespie | Found in: 31 Days of Prayer for your Spouse, Grace, Marriage, Resources | No Comments »
Do you ever look at your spouse and feel like you’re miles apart? You love them dearly, obviously, but just feel you need to re-connect? Here’s a Top Ten list of ways that I have learned and used to re-connect with my husband and wanted to share them with you! Take time to laugh […]