“Relationships”

There are lots of ways to say “I love you” during the holidays, aren’t there? But truly, Christmas is the greatest “I love you” all. It’s the ferocious “I love you” from the throne of heaven, because it’s about a God who became man just to show us His love in a tangible way. In today's blog, Debra Fileta offers 12 days of practical ways to "say I love you without words." 

In today's video, staff counselor Sarah Do offers tips for setting the tone of conversation around the table and emphasizes the need for grace. 

Remember the first date butterflies? Wondering why you don't feel them as often now? In today's video, Dr. Grace shares the importance of beginnings and how reflecting on them fondly can help prevent isolation down the road. He offers tips for fighting self-isolation and the importance of viewing one another as God's workmanship. 

Remember when you had your first date?

Scripture is full of commands to remember, because God knows our hearts and wants to build intimacy with us through remembrance. The same is true of our earthly relationships. Reminiscing Scripture is full of commands to remember because God knows our hearts and wants to build intimacy with us through remembering. The same is true of our earthly relationships. Reminiscing over memories with fondness can actually strengthen our relationships! 
 

How do we define respect? In today's podcast, Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace discuss how scripture and research inform the different ways men and women interpret respect and share tips on how to make your significant other feel loved and respected. 

"Are your actions reflecting your words? Do your words back up your actions?" In author Debra Fileta's blog, she identifies key points that can mislead someone to thinking there's more to a friendship and if that's the case, what to do to stop leading someone on.

Can you feel the butterflies yet? As the date with your partner gets closer, hype it up! In today's video, Sarah Do, staff counselor, shares the importance of getting excited for your dates and how to go with the flow when things don't go according to plan.

How do you deal with jealousy when your partner has best friends of the opposite sex?

How do you know when you’re ready to move from dating to engagement?

If you're getting too intimate in your relationship, how do you stop?

These questions and more are addressed in today's podcast when Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace dive deep into topics of jealousy and insecurity, maturity for advancing relationships, and crossing boundaries in relationships. Their supportive insight guides couples to push aside their physical intmacy and keep God at the center of their relationship.