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January 2020

January 13, 2020

Four Ways to Keep Your Relationship Afloat In Tough Times

Husbands and wives pledge to love each other through good times and bad, sickness and...

January 03, 2020

Did Pope Francis Need To Apologize? (And What His Apology Can Teach Us)

Dr. Gregory K Popcak Pope Francis made the news New Years Eve for his...

December 2019

December 17, 2019

Speak Up! The Negative Effects of Self Silencing

We all have a desire to “keep the peace,” and because of this, we tend...

October 2019

October 09, 2019

Resolving Repetitive Arguments

Often we feel as though we’re just going in circles, having the same arguments over...

September 2019

September 09, 2019

Authentic Optimism – How Do We Actually Make Our Lives Better?

Sometimes it feels like it’s hard to be optimistic in the midst of stressful situations....

March 2019

March 11, 2019

Dealing With Others’ Emotions

We all know that when someone yawns, then we start yawning too. New research shows...

February 2019

February 03, 2019

How To Make Our Anger Result in Action

There are lots of things for us to be angry about, but new research shows...

January 2019

January 07, 2019

It Gets Better With Age

“My spouse and I bicker all the time! What do we do?” Of course it...

October 2018

October 16, 2018

Dealing With Hurtful People

We all know the world isn’t what it was meant to be. People say hurtful...

August 2018

August 08, 2018

Overcoming The Resentment Overload

We all know the feeling of resentment. It can grow slowly and then quickly feel...

June 2018

June 25, 2018

Dealing with Jekyll and Hyde

It seems like you are best friends one day and total enemies the next. We...

June 12, 2018

Men, Keep the Ball in Play!

Guest blog post by Dave McClow, Pastoral Solutions Institute. Fighting that works! Ever been in...

June 06, 2018

Stop Pressuring Me! How to Stand Strong in Face of Manipulation

Peer pressure. We’ve all dealt with it throughout our lives, but does it still effect...

March 2018

March 26, 2018

Maintaining Your Marriage Connection

It’s easy to tell when someone is happy. People often express outward signs when they...

February 2018

February 12, 2018

Tending the Fire—Hey Married Couples, Here are 3 Ways to Keep The Spark Alive!

God gave us the gift of marriage so men and women could learn to truly...

November 2017

November 29, 2017

Family Food or Family Feud—Surviving or Thriving During The Holidays

The holidays are wonderful, however, as some of us may have experienced during Thanksgiving, they...

September 2017

September 25, 2017

Unsupported? Simple Tips to Get The Help You Need

Feeling overwhelmed is something that we all experience all too often. Our “to-do” lists are...

September 19, 2017

Are Cola Wars Killing YOUR Marriage?

We all have our preferred brands: Our favorite kind of soda, our favorite brand of...

August 2017

August 28, 2017

5 Reasons Why Spiritual Direction Might Be Right for You

Guest post by Deacon Dominic Cerrato, Ph.D. A life lived in faith has only one...

June 2017

June 26, 2017

Stop Dreading Disagreements

When you’re disagreeing with someone, don’t forget to pray for them.

June 01, 2017

“I Can’t Believe You Said That!” When Words Hurt

When things get heated, our “fight or flight” response kicks in, but sometimes our reaction...

May 2017

May 09, 2017

When Your Emotions Get Derailed: Here’s How YOU Can Get Back On Track

Theology Of The Body reminds us that God made our bodies to work for our...

February 2017

February 23, 2017

More2Life Hacks—Bouncing Back from Tough Times in Marriage

It’s all too easy to get caught up in the various problems we all experience...

February 08, 2017

Not Listening! Three More2Life Hacks for How to Get Your Feelings Heard

Sometimes it feels almost impossible to get your family, friends, or significant other to listen...

August 2016

August 18, 2016

More2Life Hack: 3 Tips for Staying Close Through Conflict

Today on More2Life radio, we looked at ways husbands and wives can grow closer not...

August 10, 2016

“They Did What?!?” Simple Steps to Making Peace with People Who Hurt Us

My latest for OSVNewsweekly Life is filled with people who frustrate, irritate and otherwise infuriate...

March 2016

March 16, 2016

Meeting Your Needs AND Your Wants–A Godly Guide to Personal Fulfillment

"That's not a need! That's a want!" How often have you heard this? How often...

January 2016

January 12, 2016

Challenging the Atheist Narrative: Study Says Religious Faith Prevents Violence

For the study, 555 Palestinian adolescents between the ages of 12 and 18 were presented...

October 2015

October 14, 2015

In-Law Conflict? New Study Suggests a Simple Solution

The key to dealing with future in-laws who disapprove of your relationship may involve showing...

June 2015

June 30, 2015

When “I’m Sorry” Isn’t Enough. 3 Keys to Healing Your Hurting Heart

We've all had times when it was hard to forgive someone for having hurt us...