Insights and practical help to begin the work of building a great marriage.
Whether your marriage lacks intimacy, or your daily communication has whittled down to basic, logistical discussions, there’s help and hope for you here on the Build Your Marriage Blog. Marriage Authors and Couples’ Retreat Speakers Heidi and Brad Mitchell share their lessons learned — and the ones they’re still learning — after 40 years of marriage and a combined 35 years of pastoral experience. Learn about how you can start building a great marriage right now.
If you travel for work on a regular basis, you know that the glamor quickly loses its luster. Loneliness is a frequent companion.
Every year over 34 million Americans travel domestically or internationally for work. This kind of travel can take a deep toll on any marriage.
Do you struggle with wanting to criticize your spouse? Almost all of us have either experienced criticism in our marriage, or observed it in our family of origin.
Are you bored in your marriage? We hear this all too often in our work with couples.
Do you know what your spouse’s spiritual gifts are? When was the last time you two talked about your spiritual gifts?
Who do you have that keeps you accountable in your marriage? Do you have someone who will ask you how you have been treating your spouse?
We all get discouraged. The triggers for discouragement can come in all sizes and shapes.
Brad was raised in a family that had a farming legacy. His grandfather had a company that raised hybrid seed for corn and other crops.
On April 24, 2016, Brad’s dad passed away. Immediately, our family was brought together in a time of grief and mourning.