Faithful

By Francine & Byron Pirola | December 3, 2013 |

“I (name) take you, (name), to be my wife/husband. I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. I will love you and honour you all the days of my life.” We hear these vows in movies and at weddings so often, that many of us…

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Marriage Isn’t For You

By Guest Author | November 5, 2013 |

An insightful piece we thought to share on marriage, by Seth Adam Smith. Read the full article here. Having been married only a year and a half, I’ve recently come to the conclusion that marriage isn’t for me. Now before you start making assumptions, keep reading. I met my wife in high school when we…

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Take Five: Improve your Marriage

By Francine & Byron Pirola | August 31, 2013 |

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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Take Five: Making a Change for the Better

By Francine & Byron Pirola | June 21, 2013 |

Change is difficult. It can also be complicated. Despite our best intentions, sustained change often eludes us. We’ve had many spouses tell us that their husband/wife promised to change and things were good for a while but then there was a relapse. Their good intentions were not enough to sustain their energy for change.  …

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