T.E.A.M. Up to Stay in Love

When we stood at the altar and promised to love in “sickness and health; for better or for worse,” I think we all secretly hoped and prayed there would be very little sickness and not much we’d call “worse.”  So, what can a couple do when life gets tough to help them “TEAM Up” to stay in Love?

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Why Have a Conflict Covenant?

Often engaged couples, newlyweds or couples whose marriages seem to be “on the rocks” ask us, “What ONE THING keeps your marriage more harmonious?  In The 10 Best Decisions a Couple Can Make, we offer many ways to avoid and, when necessary, handle disagreements. One we have seen most helpful in our own marriage and thousands of couples is the Conflict Covenant. This will help you decide the “rules of engagement” or how you will handle issues when you are not seeing “eye to eye.”

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The First Noel

Each year as my family decorates the tree, we sing “The First Noel” and add on those yarn wreaths. We remember it is a “choice to rejoice.” It also seems as we reflect on that first Christmas and our decision to “choose joy,” we can see why God placed this vital truth in our lives as a strong foundation for our future.

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