Pre-marital counseling is often recommended or required for many weddings that will occur within a religious institution. On one level, many couples want the opportunity to deal with some issues that could become a future problem for their marriage. Unfortunately, however, not all pre-marital ...read more
How to Allow Influence and Win People
Dale Carnegie published his famous book, “How To Win Friends and Influence People” in 1936 and it’s remained a best seller. In today’s culture we are often more interested in how to be the one doing the influencing that we forget the importance of allowing others to influence us. Well, to be more ...read more
Dating Someone You Have to Stretch to See in Your Forever Future?
You probably know how it feels to go out with someone who has all the qualifications of a great match. He has a good career, others like him, he treats you well, etc. In other words, he looks good "on paper". However, there is one thing that just doesn’t check out: you’re gut. If you’ve ever been ...read more
Singles, Take This Test Before You Commit!
“If you like it then you should have put a ring on it...” So the song goes. But before you drop a few paychecks on a diamond and tell all your friends and family you’ve met “the one...” stop and consider the relationship’s staying power. It’s easy to fall in love. The universe seems lined up to ...read more