Category: Unity

• In-Laws with "Depression" Stereotypes

  Written by Scott and Heather CoppleMessy Marriage Team Members In-laws can cause all sorts of trouble in a marriage, especially when the married couple allows the intrusion of family. Our family of origin wreaks havoc on our marriage because of the baggage we bring along with us. Now, let the in-laws, themselves, enter the relationship…

  BethSteffaniak

  August 1, 2012

  Abandonment, Boundaries, Commitment, Criticism, Depression, Emotions, In-Laws, Toxic Baggage, Unity

• Taking a Sacred Marital Pause?

  I’ve often heard the old saying, “the family that prays together stays together” and I’ve always believed that to be true. But my hubs, Gary, and I have found it to be something of a hard habit to keep in place within our marriage. Sure, as a family we always pray before we chow down.…

  BethSteffaniak

  May 2, 2011

  Love for God, Prayer, Unity

• Marriage Policy – Never Compete with Your Spouse

  My husband and I have certain marriage policies that we keep in place in order to protect and enhance our marriage. One of those policies is to never compete with each other. Unfortunately, this wasn’t always the case. In fact, one of our first “competitions” took place while we were in college. We held a…

  BethSteffaniak

  November 29, 2010

  Humility, Mess Makers, Positive Focus, Unity