by Rev. Michael Heath | Aug 9, 2011
Ever since the discovery of fire, technological advances have been a two edged sword. Fire could keep us warm and cook our food but it could also burn us and burn down our dwellings. Even though smart phones have revolutionized the speed and convenience of our...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Aug 1, 2011
With all of the difficulties Washington is having with the debt ceiling problem, I worry that the word “compromise” is getting a bad reputation, as in to compromise is to sell out or to give in with one’s principles. My concern is that this negative...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Jul 20, 2011
It’s summer and that means it’s prime season for weddings. Couples spend a lot of time energy and money planning every aspect of the service and reception. They want their special day to be perfect. My hope is, that in addition to planning for a ceremony,...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Jul 5, 2011
Creating 2nd Chances: Tips for Turning a Bad Situation into a Good One Sometimes folks worry that in order for marriage to work, you have to be perfect. Of course no one is perfect and forgiveness is an important part of marriage. Everyone needs a 2nd or 3rd or 4th...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Jun 8, 2011
The Seven Year Itch: Why it Happens and How to Prevent it There are many reasons for infidelity, but an interesting fact provides a useful way to understand one major source of the problem. Research has shown that many divorces occur at about the eighth year of...
by Rev. Michael Heath | May 25, 2011
Fair Fighting – Some Ground Rules for Resolving Marital Conflicts As we mentioned in our last segment, successful marriages go through a conversion where in each person stops thinking like a single person and learns to think like a married one. This change is...
by Rev. Michael Heath | May 11, 2011
Unnecessary Criticism: Why we do it ; How to stop it Being married involves having to deal with critical remarks from time to time. However, if this is happening too frequently or the comments seem unreasonable, there may be a problem. Unnecessary criticism which is...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Apr 27, 2011
Money Conflicts in Marriage: It’s not just about the Money Couples fight about money more than anything else, including sex. Conflicts involving money are so difficult because couples often aren’t aware that their struggle is not just about money. Today...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Apr 13, 2011
Spring Cleaning Your Marriage: Personal Appearance Warmer weather means Spring cleaning and as those of you who watch Bridge Street know, Spring cleaning is not just for house, garages and yards. Today we are going to talk about Spring cleaning your marriage and focus...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Apr 1, 2011
Understanding and Coping with Jealousy in Marriage Romantic jealousy is a very common problem in troubled marriages. But it also can be a can be a painful issue even in the best relationships. Ironically, we have mixed feelings about jealousy. Some think that it is a...
