Five things I wish I’d known before marriage
We’re currently making some changes to FamilyLife’s Preparing for Marriage workbook, which is an awesome resource for couples contemplating marriage. This project has caused me to ask myself, how equipped […]
Three qualities for singles to look for in a partner – well 4 really!
It’s hard to believe I was in Bangkok last week attending a course “Mastery Coaching Certificate”. It was fantastic. Not only was the teaching, content, facilitation, and interaction brilliant but […]
How to have a successful home game
Rugby season is upon us Just yesterday Whittaker’s Chocolate launched their new limited edition blocks to support the All Blacks. The flavour of ‘Home’ is flat white and ‘Away’ is […]
Viva la difference!
Do you remember your dating days? Can you recall how you felt about your partner when you first started going out together regularly? I can – it was incredible. I […]
The link between killing spiders and having a successful marriage
What does killing spiders have to do with building a successful marriage? Spring is here and like many other things in our lives, every season brings with it not only […]
Marriage advice to my daughter
The beauty of young love. We’ve just experienced one of those big life moments and enjoyed a memorable weekend. Our daughter Olivia got engaged to a fine young man Asher […]
Becoming a master in my marriage
John Gottman, author of the best selling book, “Seven principles of a great marriage” released a dvd a few years ago called “Making marriage work”. On the dvd he talks […]
Thankfulness is an antidote
My husband Andy, late Director of FamilyLife, was welcomed home to heaven in 2018. A lifetime of health challenges Andy had a lifetime of health challenges which included 27 years […]
F.I.N.E thanks!
Have you asked someone today “How are you?” or “Are you ok?” And did they respond with “Good thanks” or “fine”? I bet you have, and I bet they did. […]
New year, new us – Six simple ideas to reach your relationship goals
Welcome to 2020! The new decade, full of new year and new me promises. It’s the time when gyms are at capacity, and stores are selling out of their whole […]