Marriage & Relationships
Posted on July 26, 2016
by Rev. Michael Wolfram
This month we are nearing the end of the summary results adopted from Why Marriage Matters: Thirty Conclusions from the Social Sciences, a publication of the Center for Marriage and Families at the Institute for American Values. The final area in which the study found that Marriage Matters is in regards to Crime and Domestic […]
Marriage & Relationships
Posted on July 22, 2016
by Lutheran Family Service
When people connect with one another, there is energy that is brought to the relationship, and with each connection and understanding of the other, the relationship grows. God’s design for our life is to be in relationships with one another, to be connected.
Marriage & Relationships
Posted on June 24, 2016
by Gerry Bruhn, LISW
Finances appears to be one of those hot button issues for most couples, particularly for couples just about to enter into marriage. It seems you can depend on the fact that the two will have very different notions of how the finances should work in their new household. You may even find yourselves avoiding this […]
Marriage & Relationships
Posted on May 31, 2016
by Rev. Michael Wolfram
I have been blogging about why marriage matters based on conclusions from the Center on Marriage and Families at the Institute for American Values. Their research shows that marriage is good for us in many ways including our mental health and emotional well-being! These are some of their findings: Children whose parents divorce have higher […]
Marriage & Relationships
Posted on May 26, 2016
by Kristi Manley, LMHC
Scripture tells us that marriage was God’s idea. It was meant to be the first building block of family and a place for little humans to become mature humans, capable of survival. Everyone needs family, that has never changed, from before Christ to today. Relationships within the family are all about getting our needs met, […]
Marriage & Relationships
Posted on May 6, 2016
by Dorothy Westin, LISW
Problem solving in a relationship can be simple, but not easy. It takes a lot of hard work from both individuals in the relationship and the know-how to tackle these three steps together.
Marriage & Relationships
Posted on April 27, 2016
by Rev. Michael Wolfram
I have to admit that this finding surprised me. We all hear that diet and exercise are beneficial to physical health and life longevity…but marriage benefits these things too?? Yes, this is what the Center on Marriage and Families at the Institute for American Values found. These are some of their findings: Children who live […]
Marriage & Relationships
Posted on April 6, 2016
by Nicole Kehoe, LISW
Quality family time. This is a phrase I hear often, and it is frequently referred to as an area that is lacking in the average American family. Many parents, including myself, sometimes confuse quantity of time with quality of time, and therefore become frustrated when there rarely seems to be enough of it to spend […]
Marriage & Relationships
Posted on April 1, 2016
by Rev. Michael Wolfram
Marriage is good for the economy The economy is an issue that is often spoken of in election years and this year is no exception. A strong and solid economy is good not only for our country but also for families and for marriages. The interesting thing that the Center for Marriage and Families at […]
Marriage & Relationships
Posted on March 2, 2016
by Rev. Michael Wolfram
Does marriage matter?? YES! In my blogs I will be sharing summaries from the Center for Marriage and Families pointing out that Marriage Matters! These conclusions have been condensed into five broad areas. The first of these is that Marriage Matters for the Family. Marriage and family go together. Going back to the first couple, Adam […]
