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The Number One Reason Couples Fight
Money. At least that is what most "experts" will tell you, however, most experts are often fooled by the surveys they pass out to couples.
by Michael Smalley | 01/07/08
Who Loves Jesus?
John 14:21 "The person who knows my commandments and keeps them, that's who loves me. And the person who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and make myself plain to him."
by Michael Smalley | 11/05/07
When Disciplining Your Kids is Difficult
Discipline can be difficult, but it usually isn't the child's fault.
by Michael Smalley | 10/29/07
When is the Last Time You Actually Listened to God?
When is the last time you actually listened to God and didn't actually get what you were hoping for, but you still listened?
by Michael Smalley | 10/23/07
The Opposite of Smackdown
Have you ever just wanted to smack somebody?
by Michael Smalley | 10/15/07
No Matter What … God's Got Your Back
My dad used to tell me that nothing bad could ever happen to a Christian. What?
by Michael Smalley | 10/01/07
Live Long and Prosper: A Family Devotional
Obey thy father and mother, thus sayeth the Lord! Yeah, right. We certainly don't feel like obeying our parents all the time.
by Michael Smalley | 09/24/07
Let it Be
Every body sing that famous Beatles song with me, "Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be. Whisper words of wisdom, let it be."
by Michael Smalley | 09/17/07
Unlimited Strength
Now I take limitations in stride, and with good cheer, these limitations that cut me down to size—abuse, accidents, opposition, bad breaks. I just let Christ take over! And so the weaker I get, the stronger I become. — 2 Corinthians 12:10
by Michael Smalley | 09/10/07
Living a Worry Free Life
What's got you stressed out? School? Girls? Boys?
by Michael Smalley | 09/04/07
One of the Most Important Things You Can Do As a Family
I meet with couples and families in crisis every week.
by Michael Smalley | 08/27/07
The Secret to Finding a Great Marriage Counselor
A struggling marriage is no fun.
by Michael Smalley | 08/20/07
Should We Lie to Our Children?
So how do we handle our past (and future) mistakes with our children?
by Michael Smalley | 08/13/07
Don't Be Another Divorce Statistic
I was reading a blog the other day where I found a post that caught my eye, here is part of what I read …
by Michael Smalley | 08/06/07
Being In the World and Not of the World: The Issues of Peer Pressure
Being a healthy family is difficult—especially when you add peer pressure for both the parents and the children.
by Michael Smalley | 07/30/07
Sharing Feelings Really Does Help
A new study by UCLA psychologists finds that "talking with a therapist or friend, writing in a journal—helps us to feel better".
by Michael Smalley | 07/23/07
Is your child addicted to video games?
ScienceDaily reported recently that the American Medical Association wants to recognize "video game addiction" as a literal diagnosis.
by Michael Smalley | 07/16/07
How can you get God's everything?
I meet with a lot of stressed out couples and individuals…that's my job.
by Michael Smalley | 07/09/07
The Two Most Difficult Words
You may or may not have guessed what they are, but in case you haven't, the two most difficult words in the English language are "I'm sorry".
by Kirsten Wakie | 07/02/07
Man of the House
USA Today snapshots for June 14, 2007 reveals some interesting information on the close to 160,000 stay-at-home dads in our country …
by Michael Smalley | 06/25/07
Helping Your Out-of-Control Child
I read this report recently on Gawker.com: "Lindsay Lohan has been arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence. … "
by Michael Smalley | 06/18/07
Is it OK to Pray With My Boyfriend?
I have heard some say that praying together needs to be reserved for when you are married because it is so intimate.
by Michael Smalley | 06/11/07
How Can I Fix My Hurting Marriage?
I stay because I have a daughter and we have a church. Do you have any advice?
by Michael Smalley | 06/04/07
When People Let You Down
People are not going to love you well, they can't, it is called sin.
by Michael Smalley | 05/29/07
Has Marriage Lost It's Meaning
Maybe you don't need to get married anymore. It's just a piece of paper, right?
by Michael Smalley | 05/14/07
Family Devotional: Listening to God's Voice: The Gift of the Holy Spirit
What happens when we listen to God's voice? More importantly, how do we listen to God's voice and who is talking to us?
by Michael Smalley | 05/08/07
How To Feel Understood When Communicating With Your Mate
After living separate lives, a retired business executive and his wife discovered a painful reality. Sitting at home one evening, the couple called some friends to see what they were doing. "Oh," said the other wife, "we're just talking and drinking tea."
by Dr. Greg Smalley | 01/09/03
The Fear of Being Inadequate and What to Do About It!
Do you ever fear that you simply aren't good enough?
by Michael Smalley | 04/23/07
The Foundation For Successful Parenting
The most important gift we can give our children is the gift of unconditional love.
by Michael Smalley | 04/09/07
Ways to Grow Spiritually as a Couple
My wife and I are teaching a new series titled, Reconstructing Love, and it began Monday night here in The Woodlands, Texas.
by Michael Smalley | 04/02/07
Loving Each Other As If Our Lives Depended On It: A Family Devotional
What do you do when a family member really hurts you? How are you suppose to respond?
by Michael Smalley | 03/26/07
Submission in Marriage: One of the Scariest Topics in Marriage!
Did I get your attention? There's a couple of verses in the Bible that seem to cause a lot of problems in some marriages and I want to share them with you…
by Michael Smalley | 03/19/07
How to Raise a Kid Who Can Handle Adversity
Our job as parents is to raise healthy, responsible adults.
by Michael Smalley | 03/12/07
The Most Effective Way to Resolve Conflict With Your Spouse
After living separate lives, a retired business executive and his wife discovered a painful reality.
by Michael Smalley | 03/05/07
A Powerful Lesson About Love
I was talking with a young man yesterday who thought I was "whipped" when I shared with him that my job as a husband was to serve my wife.
by Michael Smalley | 02/26/07
The Family Contract: Discipline Made Easy…Really!
One of the most powerful ways for you to gain control and harmony in your household is to create a family contract.
by Michael Smalley | 02/19/07
How You Impact Your Teen's Values Concerning Love, Sex & Marriage
"Doing unto others as you've seen done unto you!"
by Dr. Greg Smalley | 01/09/03
In His Steps: Following God's Lead In Helping People Grow
We can't make people follow God, but there are some things we can do in partnership with the Holy Spirit to influence them.
by Alice Fryling | 11/07/05
The Most Important Thing in Life: When You Want to "Fix" Your Relationship
I need to be honest, and I want to be honest.
by Michael Smalley | 1/29/07
The 28 Rules for Resolving Conflict With Your Children (and the scripture to help you further understand)
When you get into conflict with your children, it doesn't have to be the end of the world, or even miserable, take a look at the following list of ground rules for fair fighting.
by Michael Smalley | 1/22/07
Creating Relational Security Through an Anti-Divorce Contract
"Even if marriages are made in heaven, man has to be responsible for the maintenance."
by Michael Smalley | 12/25/06
Why Don't You Just Quit on Your Marriage
As one of the Sopranos might say, "Forget about it!" Don't hassle with an unsatisfying marriage.
by Michael Smalley | 12/18/06
Why marriages end in divorce - and what this means to the children
Why do couples divorce? The typical statement I hear from couples who come to my office is, "I know there's a thousand reasons why couples divorce…."
by Michael Smalley | 12/11/06
Wedding Plans or Marriage Plans
You're engaged. The date is set. The biggest, happiest day of your life is just a few months away.
by Jim Mueller | 12/04/06
Valentines Day, Every Day
The other day a friend expressed deep sadness.
by Sheri Mueller | 11/27/06
Getting Un-Stuck
Often I'm asked to recommend spiritual growth next steps.
by Jim Mueller | 11/20/06
Incredible Intimacy
When you think of intimacy, what comes to mind? A romantic date? Warm conversation? Candlelight dinner? Spending time together? Sex?
by Jim Mueller | 11/13/06
Your Other Job
"So, what are you doing this weekend?" The voice on the other side of the cubicle broke my concentration.
by Jim Mueller | 11/06/06
Discovering Your Mate's Built-In Marriage Manual
Do you ever do something you feel is loving for your mate, but he or she does not respond in a positive manner? One day, a well-meaning husband ran into this same frustration. The man wanted to do something special for his wife so he left work early and bought some flowers, candy, and a card. When he arrived home, with great pride, he presented the gifts and exclaimed, "Hi honey! I love you so much!"
by Dr. Greg Smalley | 01/08/03
The Four Relational Germs
Dr. Howard Markman and Dr. Scott Stanley have discovered through over 20 years of research that there are four main risk factors (germs) that can lead to divorce.
by Dr. Howard Markman & Dr. Scott Stanley | 01/16/03
The Priceless Lesson of Patience
When our kids were growing up we took as many family vacations as time and money would allow. We had to be creative most of the time to make a trip happen, but the results were always worth the process.
by Suzette Brawner | 03/16/04
How to Help Your Teenager Develop Integrity
Over the years, my parents have attempted to teach me how to be a man of integrity. Integrity, however, is no a value that is simply passed on. It's something that must grow inside us.
by Dr. Greg Smalley | 04/04/05
How to Make Wise Decisions … and Stay in Harmony!
All couples will face making decisions during their married life. While some issues involve easier decisions like who handles the remote control or where to eat dinner. Others may require careful consideration because they involve important issues. Career choices, child care and major investments can fall under this category.
by Dr. Greg Smalley | 01/09/03
Sexual Intimacy
Do you want truly passionate and desirable sex with your mate?
by Amy & Michael Smalley | 09/11/06
Despite My Poor Parenting—Everything Will Be OK
I think parenting is a lot like golf.
by Amy & Michael Smalley | 09/05/06
Strategic Romance
When Sheri and I speak publicly, we almost always make the point that our romantic relationship has never been better. Then I cringe when Sheri goes a step further and says, "After twenty-five years, few couples can say their sex life is better than ever!"
by Jim Mueller | 10/01/03
Top Ten Conflicts with Teenagers
Conflict is not a surprising topic when we mention the words parents and teenagers in the same sentence. Our (Mike) household did not miss any of the top conflicts we will discuss further along in this chapter. I remember a specific argument I used to have with my mother on a weekly basis. I was the fun-loving, active teenager who struggled with the idea of cleanliness. But I especially struggled with cleaning the day the cleaning person would come to detail our house.
by Dr. Greg Smalley & Michael Smalley, M.A. | 01/27/03
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