Sacred Body Language – Members Content

By Francine & Byron Pirola | January 8, 2015

When sex is approached as a way to communicate your desire to be one in marriage, it is an exciting and thrilling experience. With heightened…

The Message of Intercourse – Members Content

By Francine & Byron Pirola | January 8, 2015

When a couple wants to give themselves completely to one another, nakedness communicates that kind of extraordinary generosity and openness. It says: “I give you…

The Body As A Theology – Members Content

By Francine & Byron Pirola | January 8, 2015

Actions are far more powerful than words. Every look or touch can communicate clear messages that reveal your attraction and your desire to be for…

Sex As Communion – Members Content

By Francine & Byron Pirola | January 8, 2015

Sex is something we ‘say’, not something we ‘do’. It is the most intimate communion between a man and woman and is so much more…

The Spousal Meaning of the Body – Members Content

By Francine & Byron Pirola | January 8, 2015

Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper as his partner.” ……

One Again – Members Content

By Francine & Byron Pirola | January 8, 2015

Adopt a structured Reconciliation Process Because you are not at your best when you have been hurt, it is wise to have a formal process…

Name It & Tame It – Members Content

By Francine & Byron Pirola | January 8, 2015

Once you have named your formation, you are in a position to tame it – to consciously choose to reinforce that formation which is helpful…

Reconciliation – Members Content

By Francine & Byron Pirola | January 7, 2015

Love means more tha saying “I’m sorry” Concept: Forgiveness Forgiveness is not an emotion. Forgiveness is a choice; a choice to let go of your…

Restoring Unity – Members Content

By Francine & Byron Pirola | January 7, 2015

Be angry but do not sin. Do not let the sun set on your anger. Ephesians 4:26 Reconciliation and healing can be a great source…

Seven Deadly Habits – Members Content

By Francine & Byron Pirola | January 7, 2015

Research by Dr. John Gottman and others has helped us to understand the specific behaviours which are so deadly for marriages. He is able to…

Conflict – Members Content

By Francine & Byron Pirola | January 7, 2015

What distinguishes couples in lasting marriages from those in more fragile ones, is not the absence of arguments, but the presence of respect and cherishment.…

Stop. Reflect. Connect. – Members Content

By Francine & Byron Pirola | January 7, 2015

FOR DECISION MAKING Whenever you are making a difficult or important decision, or disagree about how to go about something, the Stop-Reflect-Connect tool for Decision…

Embracing the Other’s Value – Members Content

By Francine & Byron Pirola | January 7, 2015

The call to unity is a call to be predisposed to see things from a couple perspective, taking the other into account and embracing that…

Conflicting Values – Members Content

By Francine & Byron Pirola | January 7, 2015

Behind every behaviour or decision that you make, is a value; something that you hold in high esteem and is advanced in some way by…

Priorities & Ideals – Members Content

By Francine & Byron Pirola | January 7, 2015

What are your priorities? Priorities and Ideals are principles that you embrace as important to the quality of life you hope to experience. An Ideal…