THE END OF OUR MARRIAGE? After several years of unhealthy communication, harmful coping, growing resentment and hopelessness, and so much more, our marriage seemed to be over. Pop-psychology and some religious leaders affirmed that it likely was over, that too much damage had been done. At the same time we were continuously told to “trust the process” and “give it time”—and that involuntary separation from each other without guidance could be healthy, even in parental alienation with our Continue Reading
A Shattered Marriage
Personal + Story Before we came to Hope for Life, our marriage, along with our personal and spiritual lives, was set on auto-pilot. We were just going through the motions of attending church, going to work, and living as though everything was fine. Our lives revolved around work and hanging out with friends. We spent hardly any time together, and almost always needed some sort of buffer between the two of us to mask what was really going in our hearts, and to draw the attention away from the Continue Reading
Marriage Conference Coming!
A marriage conference for those who don't need a marriage conference ... and for those who do. We're excited to announce a brand new marriage conference, brought to you by Hope For Life and hosted by Riverpark Bible Church in Fresno. Two days of equipping designed to build and bless your marriage with God's blueprint for relationships - regardless of where you're at in your marriage journey. Whether you're single, newlyweds, young parents, or seasoned veterans, this weekend of Continue Reading