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INSPIRATION!
A collection of articles and videos from various sources that we have chosen to educate, guide, and inspire you, no matter where you are on your marriage journey.


10 Communication Exercises for Couples to Have Better Relationships
Discover 10 effective communication exercises designed for couples to strengthen relationships and marriages. These practical, expert-backed strategies help couples connect, understand, and communicate more effectively. by: The Gottman Institute’s Editorial Team Brief Overview Communication is the heartbeat of any relationship, yet is often elusive amidst life’s hustle. By recognizing barriers—like different communication styles and the impact of mental health—couples can beg
Nov 18, 2025


New Traditions
In October of 2014, Tommy and I found ourselves sitting in a little Italian restaurant in Lake Charles. We had been dating for six months...
Sep 5, 2021


Five Lessons from the First Year of Marriage
In writing this I feel as if I’m writing a love letter of sorts to my husband. Marriage can be hard, but what good thing doesn’t take...
Jul 5, 2021


How Conflicts Help You Understand Your Partner
Does this sound familiar? You think the conflict is about who is going to pick up your child after school. It’s going to be a simple...
May 20, 2021


From the Theological to the Practical: Tips for Your Wedding Night
You said your vows, had a beautiful wedding, and now, it’s your wedding night. While the Church may provide us with a spiritual and...
Jul 13, 2020


Old Natural Law Theory, Marriage, and Sexual Ethics
“Old natural law theory” begins with the natural end of our sexual faculties and derives ethical principles from there. But this approach...
Sep 24, 2019


What Cherishing Your Spouse Really Means
For 20 years, I had loved my wife — serving, sacrificing, persevering. But I had conveniently forgotten to consider what it meant to...
Sep 11, 2018
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