Christmas is a time for remembering the grace and love of God through the gift of His son. Christmas is also a time for gathering together with family. Whether it's due to broken relationships or societal pressure of an ideal Christmas celebration, family gatherings can be stressful. In this blog post, Dr. Tim Muelhoff gives 5 practical ways to manage the stress of family gatherings, while remembering the grace and love God makes available to us.

God is profoundly relational by nature and since we are made in His image, we are relational beings as well, both with Him and with others. So how does this affect our relationships? In today's video, Dr. Erik Thoennes discusses the three ways we most reflect God in our relationships with others and how they act as a catalyst for our sanctification.

Categories help us to make sense of our world, especially when it comes to understanding the relationships we encounter.  Read Dr. Chris Grace and Dr. Tim Muelhoff's words of advice for navigating relationship "zones."

Oftentimes word pictures can be helpful tools when thinking about life and marriage. In today's blog, guest blogger Rolane Boersma discusses how a man and a woman form a new entity when they weave their lives together in the beautiful tapestry of marriage. 

What does it look like to spiritually support your partner during times of trials as well as times of blessings? In today’s video, Chris and Alisa Grace sit down to provide practical ways to be spiritually supportive of your spouse as you learn to listen, love and grow as a couple.

Research shows a close friendship between spouses is not only beneficial for a happy marriage, but is also foundational and necessary for deeper intimacy. Read Dr. Chris Grace's ideas on practical ways to increase friendship in your marriage.

As the holiday season quickly approaches, a common phrase that often gets thrown around in the Christian community is "have an attitude of gratitude". Is that you? Read Alisa Grace's latest blog for an exercise in self-reflection for the holidays. 

While conflict is inevitable in any relationship, how do you discern when it's time to seek outside help? In our final video, Dr. Tim Muehlhoff discusses when it's good for married couples to sort problems out on their own, and when it's appropriate to seek the help of a professional, objective third party.