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Focusing Attention When Distractions Threaten

October 5, 2017 — Tim Muehlhoff

Dr. Tim Muelhoff explains some things to focus on as you communicate in conversation with your spouse, significant other, friend, or work colleague!

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The 7 Conflicts Every Married Couple Has

August 9, 2017 — Tim Muehlhoff, Tim Downs

Do you find yourself disagreeing with your spouse on a regular basis? Maybe it’s about money or division of household chores or how to raise your children. It seems like there are a thousand things to argue about. However, according to Dr. Tim Downs, every one of our conflicts can be boiled down to one of seven basic topics, including loyalty, security, and responsibility.

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Love, Respect, and Ephesians 5

March 22, 2017 — Tim Muehlhoff

Dr. Tim Muehlhoff helps us understand the foundational principles in Ephesians 5 and discusses how our personal spiritual growth is a must for us to experience a successful marriage.

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What If I Don't Feel the Way I Used to Feel Toward My Spouse?

February 21, 2017 — Tim Muehlhoff, Chris Grace

"My wife and I have been married for 10 years, and we have two children ages four and six. I have to admit that with kids, work, family commitments, and other responsibilities on our plate, sometimes things just get stale, and we are super tired. What if you realize that you no longer feel the same way towards your spouse that you once did? How can we bring back the fun, friendship and passion in our marriage during this busy season of life?"

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10 Ways To Love Your Spouse When You're Not Together

February 14, 2017 — CMR Staff

Ken and Trudi Berding share some practical ways to love your significant other amidst busy schedules and spending most of the day apart.

Living Out The Five Love Languages

February 1, 2017 — Chris Grace, Tim Muehlhoff

Many working components contribute to a healthy relationship, yet the emotional side of love can be confusing. In today's episode, Dr. Chris Grace and Dr. Tim Muehlhoff sit down with Dr. Gary Chapman, author of the best-selling book, The Five Love Languages, and discuss practical ways to communicate love on an emotional level so our relationships can flourish.

Sanctification Through Marriage

December 21, 2016 — Tim Muehlhoff, Chris Grace

Why did God design marriage? What can we learn about the character of God and His perfect love through a marriage relationship surrendered to Him? In this episode, Dr. Chris Grace and Dr. Tim Muehlhoff take a deeper look at God’s purpose for marriage as they discuss insights from Gary Thomas, author of Sacred Marriage.

Observations About Marital Love Pt. 2

May 11, 2016 — Tim Muehlhoff, Chris Grace

In the last episode, we discovered that marital love must be grounded in friendship, that the ultimate expression of love is unselfishness, and that sexual desire practiced before marriage clouds the ability to evaluate a relationship. Today we continue to discuss three more observations about marital love.

Observations About Marital Love Pt. 1

May 11, 2016 — Tim Muehlhoff, Chris Grace

Culture tells us that love is ambiguous or flimsy or can change, and most people fear that their love isn't going to last. Learning how to define what love is, is extremely important, especially if you're moving toward a lasting commitment in marriage. In this episode we discuss criteria for marital love that are crucial for lifelong commitment.

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The Best Valentine's Gift Ever

February 12, 2016 — Alisa Grace

Valentine’s Day always seems to sneak up right after just making it through the craziness of the holiday season. It can often be dismissed as an overly romantic or shallow holiday created for consumeristic Americans, yet for many it is a day set apart to purposefully celebrate love and romance. Read this devotional by Alisa Grace to discover how God led her to the most meaningful, purposeful, earnest gift to give to her husband for Valentine's Day.

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