Marriage & Relationships
Posted on July 20, 2024
by Lindy Hinckley, tLMFT
Cohabitation: all the benefits of marriage without any responsibilities! Sounds like a good option on the surface, but it’s a pipe dream to which many have fallen victim. During research for a book I’m writing about success in marriage, every couple I interviewed who lived together before they married conceded they wished they hadn’t.
Marriage & Relationships
Posted on August 21, 2023
by Lindy Hinckley, tLMFT
How to rewire your mind towards compassion and love. Looking for love, or “whatever is lovely” in your life and relationships? Read on! The pain-body Like static overpowering a radio signal, negativity can block us from tuning in to the positive healing of love, whether it be with God, in our relationships, or within ourselves. […]
Youth Outreach
Posted on May 15, 2019
Lutheran Family Service offers a biblical viewpoint on dating through its teen outreach project, Whose UR.
Youth Outreach
Posted on August 29, 2016
Planning a Date?! If you have permission, here are some fun, appropriate date ideas you can use when you are planning a date. Remember, avoid activities where boundaries have potential to be crossed. Public and group activities are great! Bike Ride Rollerblading Watch the Sunset Cook Dinner Make a DIY Project Hike Picnic Video Games […]
Marriage & Relationships
Posted on July 13, 2016
by Audrey Winterhof
No matter what the reasons are, a break-up can be tough – if you still want to be in the relationship and/or if you are the one choosing to end the relationship. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you find yourself at the end of a relationship. The end could be the […]
Marriage & Relationships
Posted on June 17, 2016
by Audrey Winterhof
At times it can be pretty clear when you are in an abusive relationship. But there are also times when it can very difficult to tell. An abusive relationship is not a healthy relationship. Ask yourself the following questions to help you determine if you are in a healthy relationship or not. If you can […]
Youth Outreach
Posted on April 18, 2016
by Audrey Winterhof
Focus your attention on the zebras in the picture above. There are no 2 zebras that have identical stripes. There are also no 2 humans that are exactly alike. It’s important that you learn all about your own stripes before trying to learn about a date’s stripes. It takes time but it is easier if […]
Marriage & Relationships
Posted on March 16, 2016
by Audrey Winterhof
Building a healthy, stable relationship is like building a stable house. You want to be sure that the foundation is sound and that it is built to weather the storms. the paint and decorations… Things that can change. They add to a beautiful home, but are not the foundation. When dating, often the first thing […]
