What has priority: Your marriage or children?

Love your children, and support their activities. However, don't let them dominate your marriage. Remember to prioritize the one you married. #marriageworksJulian and Shana enthusiastically support their son's baseball and their daughter's art, dedic...

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Feb 05, 2024
Growing intimacy through conflict

Conflict is normal in marriage, and can be used to grow intimacy if approached & handled wisely. #marriageworksSarah and Mark have been married for several years. Over time, they've developed their own routines and habits, but they've also accum...

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Jan 30, 2024
I want to recover and rebuild, but my spouse doesn't

Dear , Earlier today I sent an email announcing a six-week course I'll conduct beginning in February (date TBD) to empower spouses who are committed to recovering from adultery and rebuilding their marriage.I'm encouraged by the fact that I have alre...

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Jan 17, 2024
Has infidelity rocked your marriage?

Hi , I hope you're doing well.I've been sitting on the sidelines considering what move I would make with Marriage Works. To be honest, I've struggled with this for a while. I didn't want to start something just so I could say I started something. Mor...

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Jan 16, 2024
No resolutions for your marriage? Good!

Dear , we're two days into 2024.I wanted to share a perspective on resolutions that might resonate with you and your spouse. Instead of setting traditional resolutions, I encourage the idea of making commitments, especially in the context of your mar...

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Jan 02, 2024
No Going Deeper Devos this week (and today's recap)

Merry Christmas Eve!A quick note to let you know that I will not send any Going Deeper devotions this week. I'm going to enjoy a week of nothingness — by design. 😉The devotions will resume next Monday, January 1st.In the meantime, here are the scrip...

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Dec 25, 2023
Potential email slowness the next two days

Dear ,I hope your week is going well.First of all, thanks for receiving the Going Deeper emails. I'm encouraged to keep writing them because I know they're being read, shared, and put into practice.Second, be aware that there could be some email slow...

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Dec 19, 2023
Learning from Jesus' Grief in John 11:35

In the quiet moments of our grief, it's essential to acknowledge the power of tears. Crying is often seen as a vulnerability, a sign of weakness, but, surprisingly, it holds a profound significance in our journey of healing. Even Jesus, in his profou...

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Dec 18, 2023