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Building Trust Through Transparency

  By Dr Deborah Skomba  “An honest answer is like a kiss of friendship.” – Proverbs 24:26 (NLT) Marriage without trust is like a house without a foundation—it might look beautiful for a while, but it won’t last through the ...

Before the Ring: What If You’re Stronger Than You Think?

    By Dr Deborah Skomba You’re praying. You’re planning. You’re wondering if this relationship—this love—is ready for the next step. But somewhere deep down, you’re asking: Do we really have what it takes to make a marriage last? That ...

Before the Ring - How to Build Your Marriage on What’s Already Working

    By Dr Deborah Skomba When couples begin preparing for marriage, they’re often told what to avoid: red flags, toxic traits, and behaviors that will lead to heartache. While this wisdom is important, it’s not the whole story. What ...

Before the Ring: Why Red Flags Matter—But Your Strengths Matter More

    By Dr Deborah Skomba When we talk about preparing for marriage, most of the conversation tends to focus on problems—red flags, warning signs, and what not to ignore. And while those things matter deeply, there’s something just as ...

Before the Ring: Red Flags and Foundations Every Couple Should Know

    Marriage is one of the most beautiful and sacred commitments two people can make. But before the vows are spoken, there’s an important season that often gets overlooked: the time before the ring. This is the season where ...

God’s Blueprint for Love: What the Bible Really Says

    When we think of love, most of us picture warm feelings, butterflies, romance, or even grand gestures from a Hallmark movie. But love isn’t just a feeling—it’s a choice. A powerful, often challenging, daily decision to put someone ...

The Deep End of Commitment

  Dear Friend, Let’s be honest—commitment sounds scary to a lot of people today. Whether it’s marriage, ministry, or even spiritual growth, we’ve become a culture that’s comfortable standing in the shallow end. But love—real, lasting, life-changing love—was never meant ...

The Five Foundations of a Christ-Centered Marriage

  Marriage is one of God’s greatest gifts, a sacred covenant designed to reflect His love. However, a lasting, fulfilling marriage doesn’t just happen—it requires a strong foundation. If we build our marriage on worldly expectations, it will crumble under ...

Springing Ahead – Moving Forward in Faith Together

  Spring is a season of renewal, fresh beginnings, and stepping into the new. Just as we set our clocks ahead to welcome longer days and more light, our marriages also need moments of adjustment and renewal. But here’s the ...

God is in the Testing—Trusting Him to Show the Way

  Welcome back, friends, I want to share something we don’t always like to talk about—the testing. The moments when things don’t go the way we expected. The times when we step out in faith, full of excitement and hope, only ...