Relationships Archives ~ Biblical Counseling for Women

Living in an Emotionally Abusive Marriage

Posted by Julie Ganschow | Oct 11, 2018 | Abuse, Biblical Counseling, Heart, Marriage, Relationships, Victim |

Abuse is not a marriage issue, it is an issue of the heart between the abuser and God, as well as between the abused spouse and God.

Christmas Wars

Posted by Julie Ganschow | Dec 20, 2017 | Christmas, Holidays, Relationships |

It’s the most wonderful time of the year when we enjoy time with our friends and family at Christmas- themed gatherings. At least that is a reality for some Christians but not all of us. Many Christ followers find religious holidays such as Easter and Christmas to be difficult times to spend with family; especially if family members are unbelievers.

What Did You Expect?

Posted by Suzanne Holland | Nov 7, 2017 | Bitterness, Discontentment, Relationships |

Joyce was beyond thrilled when she got the news that her son was finally going to be married. He’d been dating Judy for several years now, and Joyce had really grown to love her. Having had only sons, she had always fantasized about one day having a daughter-in-law, welcoming a girl into the family, and doing “girl things” with her. Joyce had prayed throughout her son’s life that he would marry a woman who would be like a daughter to her.

You Disappoint Me: The Importance of Asking Questions

Posted by Anne Dryburgh | Sep 15, 2017 | Anger, Bitterness, Communication, Relationships, Self-Examination |

They were at loggerheads. It started off with a frustrated comment about a church member’s absence from the annual church meeting. When the guilt-trip did not have the desired impact, the conversation spiraled into accusations of being hard, selfish, and cruel. From being frustrated at the lack of attendance at a church meeting, the person now heard “you disappoint me.”