Holiday Family Drama? How to Know if You’re Part of the Problem
Holiday Family Drama? How to Know if You're Part of the Problem When you think about family gatherings do you grow anxious over the drama that might ensue? Do the holidays trigger unpleasant family dynamics? While you can’t do much about others actions, you can evaluate how you interact with your family. In my book, Moms Raising Sons to Be Men is...
Happy Marriage: It’s Not Your Husband’s Job to Make You Happy
Happy Marriage: It's Not Your Husband's Job to Make You Happy by Rhonda Stoppe Happy Marriage: The only way you can experience true joy is by pursuing intimacy with Christ on a daily basis. Think back to a time when it was downright fun to spend time with your man. How did you enjoy one another back when you were dating? You didn’t fold your...
WHEN THE ENEMY ATTACKS YOUR MARRIAGE
WHEN THE ENEMY ATTACKS YOUR MARRIAGE By Rhonda Stoppe Warning signs alert us when the Enemy is about to attack our marriage. What couples do with those signs determines how victorious they will be in fighting off the Devil’s treacherous schemes together. One evening my husband, Steve, stepped outside to quiet our dogs that were barking...
LESSONS FROM A TEENAGE ABORTION ACCOMPLICE
LESSONS FROM A TEENAGE ABORTION ACCOMPLICE By Rhonda Stoppe Even now, nearly 40 years later, I still get sick when I remember what it felt like sitting in the waiting room while my friend had an abortion. “Abortion made legal right up until birth.” For weeks now, I’ve been reading troubling headlines like this. And scrolling through post after...
HOW TO DEAL WITH HORMONAL IMBALANCES THAT AFFECT YOUR MARRIAGE
HOW TO DEAL WITH HORMONAL IMBALANCES THAT AFFECT YOUR MARRIAGE By Rhonda Stoppe One day the emotions I’d been suppressing spilled out. As I unloaded on my husband, Steve, I knew my words hurt him. But I didn’t stop. Finally he asked, “What are you saying? Do you want me to leave?” “Why should you leave?” I sobbed. “Maybe I should go.” As...
Focus on the Family Interview with Rhonda Stoppe
Focus on the Family: Embracing Your Unique Love Story With Rhonda Stoppe In a discussion based on her book Real-Life Romance, Rhonda Stoppe addresses the disappointment that stems from unmet expectations about romance in marriage. She says genuine romance is available and explains how couples can cultivate it. Watch the interview here SHOW...
10 Ways to Enjoy the Holidays without Regrets
10 Ways to Enjoy the Holidays without Regrets. Holidays with family can stir up all kinds of emotions. For some it’s a time of gift giving and thankful reflection. For others it means stressful family gatherings or a grievous reminder of loved ones lost. As holidays approach let’s look at 10 ways you can you prepare to celebrate in without...
How to Know if Your Current Relationship is Headed for the Aisle
How to Know if Your Current Relationship is Headed for the Aisle. Kim and Dave had been dating for quite a while. They met in high school and after graduation started spending a lot of time together. While most of their friends left for college, Dave and Kim decided to stay at home. With their friends away, the couple grew to rely upon one...
Is Over-Parenting Turning Your Kids away from Faith?
“… Teach them diligently to thy children…” (Deuteronomy 6:4-9) “Why don’t you just let me make my own mistakes?” David shouted over his shoulder as he stormed out of the house. Jill and Stan stood in complete shock. What on earth would make their mild-mannered son lash out like this? Hadn’t David always complied in the past? Jill looked to Stan...
10 Ways to Free Yourself from the Mom-Guilt Trap
10 Ways to Free Yourself from the Mom-Guilt Trap ~ By Rhonda Stoppe Mom Guilt: It’s ten o'clock and I’m not even through with the dinner dishes, Laura thought to herself. With the kids finally tucked in bed and her husband heading toward the bedroom, she once again found herself wrestling with feeling guilty over choosing to have the kitchen...
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The Marriage Mentor - Becoming the Couple You Long to Be By Steve & Rhonda Stoppe
