Aug 232018

Article: Sharing Control Through Choices • Myrna Lapres

Control is a basic human need for all of us and we can learn to give away some of it to empower our children. Control is like love—the more we give away, the more we get...

Aug 172018

Article: Vitamin C for the Soul • Myrna Lapres

“What is this missing Vitamin C of the soul? What is it that we all need in to be happy?” We need Real Love, Unconditional Love....

Aug 102018

Video: Building Unity in Every Season of Marriage

This short video by Ryan and Selena Frederick suggests concrete ways to fortify our marriages and maintain unity as couples. Their full-proof recommendations include praying...

Aug 032018

Children’s Ministry Launches New Books for Children

We just launched our own books for children! Check them...

Aug 032018

Article: Growing Spiritually as a Couple

Spiritual growth can be challenging and spiritual growth as a couple even more so. Bloggers and marriage experts Justin and Trisha Davis suggest some simple changes we can...

Jul 272018

Article: Struggle is an Important Part of Growth • Myrna Lapres

A man spotted a chrysalis on a milkweed plant in his garden. After a few days, a small opening appeared. He sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggled...

Jul 192018

Article: Self-Concept, Self-Esteem & Self-Efficacy • Myrna Lapres

During early childhood, children start to develop a self-concept. Between 18 and 30 months of age, they can begin to describe themselves as a boy or girl, happy, sad,...

Jul 192018

Article: 5 Ways You Can Support Your Partner As They Kick Their Porn Habit

Fight the New Drug is a porn awareness website that does a great job of explaining how porn affects your brain, your heart, and the world. This article discusses ways a...

Jul 122018

Article: Focus on Growth Rather Than Happiness in Marriage

Julie Compton shares in this article how Nate Bagley, creator of The Loveumentary Podcast, discovered that while he couldn't always make his wife happy, he could create...

Jul 112018

Join the 40-Day Blessed Life Challenge!

Whether you're preparing for marriage, looking for enrichment, or feel your marriage needs healing, this challenge will be worth taking for your marriage....

Jul 052018

Article: Weathering the Seasons of Love

All marriages go through predictable stages and transitions, but because we are often unfamiliar with what they are, we often over-react to them, which creates extra strain...

Jul 052018

50 Unificationists Gather in the Redwood Forests for 24+ Connect Retreat

The sixth 24+ Connect Unificationist Singles Retreat organized and led by the Blessing and Family Ministry was held June 7-10, 2018 in the beautiful coastal town of Aptos,...

Jun 282018

Matching Preparation Seminar in Alberta, Canada

Contributed by John Mckewen This past weekend, John and Helen Abelseth came to Alberta to share their valuable information, knowledge, and wisdom on matching...

Jun 212018

Article: Help! My Spouse Doesn’t Listen to Me!

Many couples complain that their husband or wife isn't really listening to them or retaining important information that is shared. In this article, Drs. Les and Leslie...

Jun 132018

Article: Why It’s Important to Praise Your Spouse

Successful entrepreneur and NY Times bestselling author, Michael Hyatt talks about why praising our spouses in...

Aug 232018

Article: Ground Rules for Effective Fighting

All couples fight, but how they fight can determine if their arguments lead to erosion of their relationship or to bolstering it. In this article, Bob and Judith Wright...

Aug 172018

Article: Reintroducing Date Night!

In this article, Erin Smalley reminds couples of the importance of shared experiences and having fun together. Whether we are newlyweds or empty nesters, we need to nurture...

Aug 102018

Article: Raising Children is an Opportunity to Heal and Reparent Ourselves • Myrna Lapres

“Deep down, we know that what matters in this life is more than winning for ourselves. What really matters is helping others win too, even if it means slowing down and...

Aug 032018

Article: I Love You and You’ve Got This • Myrna Lapres

Last week, I spent four days working at my former school to help the teachers get ready for their new school year. (Yes, schools in Georgia start the beginning of...

Jul 272018

Engaged Couples Prepare with Excitement for the Cosmic Blessing

In preparation for the upcoming 2018 Cosmic Blessing on August 27, matched couples from across the United...

Jul 272018

Article: There is No “I” in Team—Marriage Takes Teamwork

In this blog post, marriage educator and pastor Mark Gungor reminds us how dangerous it can be to enter the playing field of marriage thinking our mate is on the opposite...

Jul 192018

Article: Starting the Conversation About Sexuality and Marriage

In this article, Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott remind us that the purpose of sexuality in marriage is to create and maintain a bond that is 'soul-deep' and suggest that God...

Jul 192018

Colorado Hosts the Energize Couples Retreat

The ninth Energize Couples Retreat took place on June 28 - July 1st, on the 36th Anniversary of the 2075 Blessed Couples Blessing, at the Snow Mountain Ranch in the Rocky...

Jul 122018

Article: Why Family Traditions Are Important • Myrna Lapres

Contributed by Myrna Lapres - coachmyrna.org Why Family Traditions Are Important Traditions and rituals create family cohesion, comfort and security. They often tell a...

Jul 052018

Article: Creating Beautiful Family Memories • Myrna Lapres

A couple of weeks ago, I was looking through some boxes of photos that I hadn’t touched since our move to Georgia three years ago. It was just before Father’s Day and I...

Jul 052018

New Parenting Resources & An Interview with Parent Coach Myrna Lapres

Parent Educator Myrna Lapres has been doing Parenting Webinars with the BFM for the past few years. Starting in September, Myrna will hold Parenting Coach Group Calls for...

Jul 022018

Oceania Holds Matching Seminars & Training with John & Helen Abelseth

Contributed by Jynene Helland and John Abelseth From June 6 to 18, Oceania was fortunate to be able to host a visit from John and Helen Abelseth, from the BFM USA, who...

Jun 282018

Video: In Laws and Healthy Boundaries—Is it Possible?

Setting healthy boundaries with your in-laws is one of the most practical—and difficult—tasks for any couple. Here are a few simple tips to get started. More...

Jun 132018

Omaha Family Church Welcomes BFM Director Crescentia DeGoede

Crescentia DeGoede, Director of the Blessing & Family Ministry, was invited to the Omaha Family Church in Nebraska to meet the families, give matching and marriage...

Jun 062018

Article: How to Make Your Marriage Easier During Hard Times

Caretaking for a spouse can be a challenge during times of hardship, and it can be just as stressful for the receiver of care. This insightful article by Jill Suttie...