“Relationships”

Dr. Tim Muehlhoff offers practical ways to engage with God in solitude and counter our negative thoughts about others with prayer.

In today's blog, Dr. Tim Muehlhoff explores practical ways to exercise the discipline of solitude, which can strengthen our relationships.

A relationship can be complicated, but does that mean it's harmful? How can you know if it is or not? In today's interactive video, Dr. Chris Grace breaks down some of the top telltale signs that you may be in one. 

Dear CMR:

How can a girl be confident in a relationship while dating? There is no assurance it will lead to a future, yet guys want girls to be confident. Is there a way to help build your own confidence?

Signed, Unsure

As discussed in our previous podcast, calling a "relational truce" means designating a period of time where you agree not to talk about the issue that is causing conflict. While it can be beneficial to a relationship, there can also be negative consequences to this method of conflict resolution. In today's podcast Dr. Chris Grace and Dr. Tim Muehlhoff continue their discussion on relational truces, specifically focusing on how to avoid pitfalls of these truces. 

In today's blog, Dr. Tim Muehlhoff discusses how setting aside distractions for meaningful times of solitude with God empowers us to live out His difficult call to truly live unselfishly.

Dear CMR,

As my wife and I are getting older, and our children are leaving the nest, what are some recreational things we can do to reconnect with each other?

Signed, Empty Nest and Ready to Go!

Establishing and cultivating a healthy "relationship climate" can be hard work, especially in the midst of a disagreement. When couples get caught up in the heat of the moment, they can make mistakes that hurt the climate of their relationship. In today's podcast, Dr. Chris Grace and Dr. Tim Muehlhoff explore Proverbs to discuss the concept of a "relational truce" and how to apply it when working through conflict within a marriage.