[vc_row equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1567574851211{padding-bottom: 100px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][rb_sc_text title=”Saving Marriages” show_divider=”1″ customize_size=”1″ title_margin=”36px” icon_color=”#fa584d” icon_background=”#ffeeed” subtitle_color=”#fa584d” subtitle_background=”#ffeeed” title_color=”#000000″ font_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.75)” font_color_hover=”#fa584d” font_list_markers=”#3b7eff” divider_color=”#3b7eff” btn_font_color=”#ffffff” btn_font_color_hover=”#ffffff” btn_bg_color=”#fa584d” btn_bg_color_hover=”#fa584d” btn_border_color=”#fa584d” btn_border_color_hover=”#fa584d” customize_align_mobile=”1″ module_alignment_mobile=”center” custom_styles=”.vc_custom_1728513370289{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;}”]Today’s marriages face increasing problems, but with a God-centric, Bible-focused approach, couples can find hope, healing, and strength to overcome challenges and build lasting unity.”
- Marriage is a sacred journey that brings two individuals together in a union that is meant to endure all of life’s challenges and joys.
Whether newlyweds or long-married couples, maintaining a strong, healthy relationship requires dedication, communication, and support.
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It is a means of inviting God’s presence into the relationship, seeking divine guidance, and fostering a deeper spiritual connection between partners. For new marriages, prayer can help establish a foundation rooted in faith and mutual respect. Couples can pray together for wisdom, patience, and understanding as they navigate the early stages of their union.[/rb_sc_text][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1567575250149{padding-top: 50px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″ custom_styles_mobile=”.vc_custom_1568621788695{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][rb_sc_service icon_lib=”rb_flaticons” icon_rb_flaticons=”flaticon-goal” style=”icon_left” title=”Prioritize Communication” url=”#” customize_size=”1″ title_margins=”-4px 0px 0px 0px” shape_color=”” shape_hover_color=”#ffffff” icon_color=”#3b7eff” icon_hover_color=”#3b7eff” title_color=”#000000″ title_hover_color=”#000000″ text_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.75)” text_hover_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.75)” text_links_hover=”#3b7eff” customize_align_mobile=”1″ module_alignment_mobile=”center” custom_styles=”.vc_custom_1728567979560{border-right-width: 1px !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important;}”]Open, honest, and respectful communication is key.[/rb_sc_service][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″ custom_styles_mobile=”.vc_custom_1568621795039{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][rb_sc_service icon_lib=”rb_flaticons” icon_rb_flaticons=”flaticon-line-chart” style=”icon_left” title=”Active Listening” url=”#” customize_size=”1″ title_margins=”-4px 0px 0px 0px” shape_color=”” shape_hover_color=”#ffffff” icon_color=”#3b7eff” icon_hover_color=”#3b7eff” title_color=”#000000″ title_hover_color=”#000000″ text_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.75)” text_hover_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.75)” text_links_hover=”#3b7eff” customize_align_mobile=”1″ module_alignment_mobile=”center” custom_styles=”.vc_custom_1728568194121{border-right-width: 1px !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important;}”]Engage fully when your spouse is speaking. Don’t interrupt or plan…[/rb_sc_service][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][rb_sc_service icon_lib=”rb_flaticons” icon_rb_flaticons=”flaticon-piggy-bank” style=”icon_left” title=”Foster Forgiveness” url=”#” customize_size=”1″ title_margins=”-4px 0px 0px 0px” shape_color=”” shape_hover_color=”#ffffff” icon_color=”#3b7eff” icon_hover_color=”#3b7eff” title_color=”#000000″ title_hover_color=”#000000″ text_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.75)” text_hover_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.75)” text_links_hover=”#3b7eff” customize_align_mobile=”1″ module_alignment_mobile=”center”]No relationship is perfect. Be quick to forgive and slow to hold grudges.[/rb_sc_service][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” bg_size=”contain” css=”.vc_custom_1567575857464{padding-top: 100px !important;}”][vc_column][rb_sc_text style=”with_icon” icon_lib=”rb_flaticons” icon_rb_flaticons=”flaticon-inspiration” icon_shape=”square” title=”Bishop St. Hylton R Coombs” show_divider=”1″ customize_align=”1″ module_alignment=”center” icon_color=”#3b7eff” icon_background=”#eef3f9″ subtitle_color=”#fa584d” subtitle_background=”#ffeeed” title_color=”#000000″ font_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.75)” font_color_hover=”rgba(0,0,0,0.75)” font_list_markers=”#fa584d” divider_color=”#3b7eff” btn_font_color=”#ffffff” btn_font_color_hover=”#ffffff” btn_bg_color=”#fa584d” btn_bg_color_hover=”#fa584d” btn_border_color=”#fa584d” btn_border_color_hover=”#fa584d”]I constantly reflect on the families in Heaven that in the presence of God. A place free from trauma and other world distractions. Today we can experience some of the same with prayer.[/rb_sc_text][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1568621858771{margin-top: 60px !important;}” custom_styles_mobile=”.vc_custom_1568621858776{margin-top: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″ custom_styles_mobile=”.vc_custom_1568621817673{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][rb_sc_service title=”Counseling”]Christian marriage counseling often integrates biblical principles with practical relationship skills. Counselors may use scripture to address issues such as communication breakdowns, conflicts, and intimacy challenges. 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