August 31, 2010 Posted By: Mark Merrill

What’s Your Identity?

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  How would you describe who you are?  Do you really know your true identity?  What does the iris of your eye have to do exclusively with your uniqueness?  Let’s get some answers.

August 30, 2010 Posted By: Mark Merrill

Healing Words Need to Be Heard

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One of the best examples of a true apology was in the movie Fireproof. Watch below as Captain Caleb Holt pours his repentful heart out to his wife Catherine.

August 27, 2010 Posted By: Mark Merrill

She’s Captivating? Well, Tell Her!

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  If I think it, I should say it right? Well, when my thought is regarding a compliment in reference to my wife – then yes! Women want to be romanced and captivated by men – especially their husbands. So, what can we do in our own homes to encourage our wives and captivate their …

August 25, 2010 Posted By: Mark Merrill

Tug-of-War: Work and Family

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Life can be demanding and responsibilities can be overwhelming. Family time gets pushed aside because of obligations at work. Date nights with your wife are minuscule, due to having to pull long hours at the office.  You feel like your children are growing up too fast, because you  are missing out on all of their …

August 24, 2010 Posted By: Mark Merrill

Identity vs. Image

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  Do you really understand the difference between identity and image?  If you have children, are you teaching them to really understand who they are?  Watch and let me explain how critical it is to understand our worth…not just for us but for our children as well.

August 19, 2010 Posted By: Mark Merrill

Rebuilding Trust in a Relationship

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  I’ve addressed forgiveness in a previous blog post, but today I want to talk to you about trust. While I’ll specifically be addressing this issue in the context of marriage, the principles apply to all relationships. Do you need to rebuild trust in your relationship?  If so, there are a few things you need …

August 16, 2010 Posted By: Mark Merrill

Giving Forgiveness

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  Granting forgiveness is not a feeling, it’s a decision. When you really forgive someone, you are making specific promises to yourself and to your spouse. You are saying: 1. “I will not dwell on this incident.” Don’t replay the incident in your mind. If you do, it’s like burying the hatchet but  keeping the …