Brutal Marriage Argument in front of the kids
Fighting Back Against Anger
Every family struggles with anger. Sometimes it is hot and in your face. Other times anger simmers below the surface. In this episode Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow talk about the destructive power of anger in families and practical steps you can take to create more peace in your home.
Discovering God’s Purpose for Your Family
God loves your family. He brought you together for a reason! In this episode, Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow share the story of their family’s journey, and how discovering God’s purpose for their home transformed their relationships.
Healing Through Listening
The ear that listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise. — Proverbs 15:31 Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old. — Proverbs 23:22 I was counseling a twenty-one-year-old man regarding his strained...
Repentance: A Five-Step Conversation
There are five powerful ingredients we can include when we ask forgiveness from a family member. Before you share these things, it may be helpful to begin your conversation this way: I want to have an important conversation with you. I know we have been dealing with problems in our relationship, and I want you to know that some of those problems are my fault. I have some things I want to confess to you.
Repentance Continues with a Change in Behavior
True repentance does not stop with a change in our thinking, but continues with a change in our behavior. We have all experienced people in our lives who apologize to us over and over for the same offense, and yet their behavior never changes. After a while, the...
The Flaw of Compatibility
One of the most common, but flawed reasons people get married is because they feel they are “compatible.” Couples are even encouraged to live together in order to discover this mystery of relationship compatibility. Tragically, 80% of couples who live together before...
God’s Grand Vision for Your Family
Are there nights when you whisper a desperate prayer, “God, why did you give me kids?” Don’t feel guilty. If we don’t know why we’re doing something, how can we do it successfully?
