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November 2019

November 15, 2019

It’s the End of the World as We Know It (A Gospel Reflection for the Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time)

"...do not be terrified; for such things must happen first" These words from Jesus,...

February 2018

February 07, 2018

Fear, Men, and The Locked Doors of Our Hearts

Guest post by Dave McClow, Pastoral Solutions Institute Men are more wired to assess threats...

June 2017

June 12, 2017

Does My Husband Have a Right to Sex?

Marriage is no place for lust and use.

May 2013

May 29, 2013

Coming Wed on More2Life: The God Connection (Plus, Win a Free Book! Details Below)

Coming WEDNESDAY on More2Life-- The God Connection: God loves you so much! He is reaching...

March 2013

March 14, 2013

40 Days to a Better Marriage Tip of the Day–Get Marriage-Building Resources

Couples who are marriage masters know that you can't build a great marriage without great...

March 13, 2013

40 Days to a Better Marriage Tip of the Day, Wed 3/13: Remember Your Spouse!

We are busy with so many things. Too often, we lack what psychologists call, "object...

March 12, 2013

40 Days to a Better Marriage Tip of the Day, Tuesday 3/12: Make a Decision to Love

We've all heard that love is a decision. Today put that notion into practice. Imagine...

March 11, 2013

40 Day to A Better Marriage, Monday 3/11: 4 Steps to Becoming a Mindful Spouse

A good marriage is a mindful marriage. Today, I'm encouraging you to do something small...

March 08, 2013

40 Days to a Better Marriage Tip of the Day, Wed. 3/8–Cultivate a Spirit of Understanding

Couples need to make a million decisions every day. Most decisions can be made fairly...

March 07, 2013

40 Days to a Better Marriage Tip of the Day: Thurs 3/7–Share a Laugh!

Life can get a bit tiresome. The busy-ness and responsibility can wear anyone out. Today,...

March 06, 2013

40 Days to a Better Marriage Tip–Wed 3/6: Be a Little Heroic

Chances are, your spouse has asked you to do something for him or her that...

March 05, 2013

40 Days to a Better Marriage Tip: Tues 3/5–Make Plans to Share a New Experience

Studies on marital satisfaction show that couples feel closer when they make a habit of...

March 05, 2013

Do You Want a More Love-Filled Life?

Angela called today to share how a friendship with an 88yo stranger transformed her marriage and...

March 04, 2013

40 Days to a Better Marriage Tip of the Day–Monday, 3/4: Celebrate Your Victories.

40 Days to a Better Marriage Tip of the Day--Monday, 3/4: Celebrate your Victories. Marriage...

March 01, 2013

40 Days to a Better Marriage Tip–Fri 3/1: Share Your Love Story

Our stories make us who we are. They tell us where we've been and give...

February 2013

February 27, 2013

40 Days to a Better Marriage–Wed 2/27: Celebrate Your Spouse.

40 Days to a Better Marriage Tip--Wed 2/27: Celebrate Your Spouse. Sometimes we need to...

February 26, 2013

40 Days to a Better Marriage Tip–Tues 2/26: Manage Your Transitions

Managing transitions are an important way to prevent stress from negatively affecting relationships. Without good transitions,...

February 25, 2013

40 Days to A Better Marriage Tip–Monday 2/25 Prioritize Your Marriage TODAY!

Is a good marriage a value or an ideal for you? (h/t Retrouvaille's Frank and Julie...

February 22, 2013

40 Days to a Better Marriage Tip–Fri 2/22: That Extra, Thoughtful Thing…

40 Days to a Better Marriage Tip-- Fri 2/22: That Extra, Thoughtful Thing--What is that...

February 22, 2013

40 Days to a Better Marriage–Thurs 2/21: Imagine Your Future Together

40 Days to a Better Marriage Tip– Thurs 2/21: Hopes and Dreams-- Today, carve out...

February 21, 2013

The Emotionally Distant Marriage–Can Catholics Accept It?

New research shows that a "happy marriage" depends less on whether a couple is actually...

February 20, 2013

40 Days to a Better Marriage Tip–Wed 2/20

40 Days to a Better Marriage Tip– Wed 2 The Kinesthetic Lovestyle–Let your mate know you...

February 18, 2013

40 Days for a Better Marriage Challenge–Mon 2/18

40 Days to a Better Marriage: Monday 2/18--The Visual Lovestyle: Your Mate knows you love...

February 18, 2013

Marriage… Good for What Ails You?

"It is not good for man to be alone" (Gen 2:18). We often think of...