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Category Archives: Companionship

How to Keep the Spark Alive With Your Spouse During Busy Seasons: Date Ideas, Tips, and Practical Steps

As the busyness of fall turns into the hustle of the holiday season, it’s easy for couples to feel like they’re drifting apart. Between work, kids, school, and holiday preparations, quality...

Marriage: Spring Cleaning of the Soul

Spring is the time of year for "spring cleaning". It is called so because of the urge most have for a new beginning—to deal with the clutter in our homes after...

eZine #100: Your Valentine’s Day Guide

February eZine: Valentine's Day Guide We'd like to take this month to help convince you that Valentine's Day can be more than just one single day to shower your partner with...

eZine #97 : Remember When

November eZine: Remember When Don't some of the best moments and shared conversations happen with those two simple words? It's a memory brought back to life with those simple words, it's...

eZine #94: Marriage Check-In!

July eZine: Marriage Check-In MARRIAGE “CHECK-IN” A year ago, we sent out an eZine designed to help you perform a  "Marriage Check-In"…We felt that it was time to send it out...

Marriage: Friend of the Marriage

Helping Those Thinking About Divorce   Special Guest Podcast with Truth and Nails... In this episode we are going to talk about divorce and why we can't lose heart. Maybe you're...

eZine #91: Spring Forward in Your Marriage

April eZine: Spring Forward in Your Marriage Spring is in the air…can you feel it?! With it comes a whole new sense of starting fresh and with a clean slate.  At...

The Power of Your Face

Uncovering the Relational Impact of Masking   The Bible, in those “less than modern” translations, repeatedly uses the word “countenance”. It’s an old word that has long since faded from usage...

Marriage: Do The Math in Your Marriage

Timely, Intentional Targets toward Multiplied Relational Togetherness   It’s simple marital math. The greater the effort you put into staying connected —the greater the overall effect on your marital companionship. There...

eZine #89: What’s the Deal with Valentine’s Day

February eZine: What's the Deal with Valentine's Day? It's Almost Valentine's Day! DFR Family, let's talk about Valentine's Day. It can be met with mixed feelings. Some people LOVE it, others...

eZine #88: The Pillars of a Strong Marriage

January eZine: The Pillars of a Strong Marriage LET'S KICK THINGS OFF… We've mentioned these before, but there are 4 key pillars to an amazing marriage. >Commitment >Communication >Companionship >Closeness This...

Marriage: The 12 Days of a Christ-Centered Christmas

We often hear the quote, “It is better to give than receive.” Deep down in our hearts, we know it is true yet, that’s not the way Christmas is celebrated in...

eZine #86 : COVID Cautions!

November eZine: COVID Cautions New Articles and Podcasts From Dr. Dave Currie! Dr. Dave is sharing with you a brand new article this month on COVID (or C***D as Dr Dave...

eZine #85: We want to Connect with YOU!

October eZine: Deepen your Connection OUR WORD OF THE MONTH: CONNECT! This month, we want to focus on CONNECTION. Not just with us, but with your spouse, your kids, and those...

COVID Cautions

Wisdom on Facing Pandemic Danger I am going against two personal convictions in writing this article. First off, I deeply dislike stirring up controversy. I have always wanted people to remember...