Tag Archives: marriage
eZine #48: Relationships—Do Opposites Attack or Attract?
eZine #48: Woodpeckers and Turtles—Do Opposites Attack or Attract? One of my favourite illustrations that we use when describing the communication and fighting dynamics in marriage is the contrast between a...
eZine #46: Understanding the Laws of Relational Equilibrium
eZine #43: Understanding the Laws of Relational Equilibrium Christmas is just around the corner and for many it is a time of amazing connection, family time and rest. For others, it’s...
eZine #40: Hope for Your Marriage
eZine #40: Hope for Your Marriage Comebacks in Sports are all always exciting! In those moments we sometimes root for the team that is losing, just because they are the current...
eZine #37: The Blending of Two Families
eZine #37: The Blending of Two Families This month’s topic is the Blending of two families. The Brady bunch made it look easy! But realistically bringing two families with their own...
eZine #35 The Secrets of Happy Camper Dating
Dating! There is a secret to it that you may not know about! Lets talk about DATING for a moment – and yes this topic and concept does apply...
eZine #34: The Art and Value of Accountability
eZine #34: The Art and Value of Accountability I’ve always longed for accountability, but is hasn’t always been easy to find people that have the same concept of accountability as I...
eZine #33-What does God say about sex?
I’m not sure if you have these kinds of posts have come up one your Facebook feed but there have been a lot of negative comments made by “good Christian” young...
eZine #29: 4 Moments that Matter and Strengthen Your Marriage
Moments that Matter: Leave the Camera Behind Dave and Donalyn recently returned from a trip to Israel, but Donalyn didn't take any pictures?!...(Read more)
Parenting: FAMILY FOOTPRINTS—The Non-negotiable Steps for Leading Well at Home
I grew up enjoying the childhood activity of ‘follow the leader’. Back in the prairies, it was especially fun to play after a fresh snowfall on our way to and from...
Marriage: Five Roles of a Lifetime Valentine
What is a lifetime valentine? For me, it’s synonymous with success in marriage. It is best described as a satisfying, growing friendship for life. Let’s break that down. Satisfying means enjoyable...
Marriage: Anniversaries—The Value of Remembering
“Happy Anniversary!” We say it to encourage the couple observing the annual occurrence of their wedding date. Remembering an anniversary is a good thing. It is both bringing to mind and keeping...
Fantastic After Forty – Part 1 – With Darlene Dick on Marriage Uncensored
(Length: 8:50) Fantastic After Forty - Part 1 - Thriving into your 40's is all about the way we approach life. Dr. Dave and Christie Rayburn discuss the awesome potential of...
Marriage: 4 Ways to Create Exclusive Entanglement in Marriage
In our previous home, I had planted two clematis vines along our front walkway. Keep in mind I am no big gardener. Over time as they climbed up the posts, they began...
Podcast 020: Overcoming Pornography
Skin Disease: Overcoming Pornography in our Life and Marriage Dr. Dave Currie along with Wayne & Mary Jane Dahl, guide couples through the challenges and impact of discovering and recovering from...
Marriage: Q & A with Dr. Dave & Donalyn Currie—Helping a Friend in Marriage Crisis
Q: I’ve got a good friend whose marriage is “on the rocks”. They’ve got some big issues, but I really want to see them pull through this. How can I be...