Posts by Francine & Byron Pirola
Video: Danny and Annie
Watch, and your heart will grow three sizes … and possibly burst
Read MoreThe Grace-Filled Couple
Religious practice is often a point of difference for couples, especially if they each come from a different religious tradition. Regrettably, couples frequently respond by making spirituality a taboo topic. Even for couples of the same faith, sharing their spiritual life is a challenge. In our marriage, one of us expresses their spirituality in a…
Read MoreThe Science of Happiness
Watch this clip: the affect of gratitude on our own happiness!
Read MoreVideo: The Time You Have (In JellyBeans)
How do you spend your time…?
Read MoreKnot Yet! #1: Too Young to Wed
When is a person too young to marry? The age at first marriage has differed throughout history and cultures. It’s no news to anyone that the age at first marriage has been steadily rising in almost every developed nation over the past four decades. In the 1960’s both men and women typically married in their…
Read MoreThe Vocation of Marriage: Prezi
Check out our Prezi on the Vocation of Marriage, prepared for a Year 10 RE class.
Read MoreMusic Video: Restore
Chris August – Restore An song to inspire struggling marriages – that God will light the way.
Read MoreVideo: I Forgot My Phone
Why are we addicted to our phones? Feel like your marriage has become lifeless? Looking for ways to re-energize your relationship? Do a SmartLoving Marriage Seminar with your spouse and fall in love all over again!
Read MoreAdvice to Husbands – Gerald Rogers
There’s a blog post that’s attracting a lot of attention in the past week from a divorced man sharing the lessons he’s learned. Reading it (below), we can see why it has had so many hits – the inisghts are poignant and of course, women must surely love it. We couldn’t have written a better…
Read MoreTake Five: Improve your Marriage
Do you feel trapped in a dissatisfying or troubled marriage? Do you feel powerless to ‘fix’ it because your spouse refuses to join you in counselling or a marriage enrichment course? Take heart! There are lots of things a husband or wife can do on their own that can have a dramatic impact. Here…
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