How to Pursue Reconciliation After Conflict

How to Pursue Reconciliation After Conflict

By David M. Tyler, Ph. D.|2026-06-29T09:25:47-05:00June 29th, 2026|biblical counseling, Marriage & Family|

How to Pursue Reconciliation After Conflict

David M. Tyler, PhD

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Conflict is inevitable in every marriage, but lasting peace is not found by avoiding disagreements or winning arguments. Scripture calls husbands and wives to pursue genuine reconciliation through humility, repentance, forgiveness, patience, and Christlike love. As couples follow God’s design, conflict becomes an opportunity for spiritual growth and renewed unity rather than ongoing division.

Conflict is an unavoidable part of marriage.

Whenever two imperfect people live together, disagreements, misunderstandings, disappointments, and hurt feelings will eventually arise. Some conflicts are relatively minor, while others leave deep wounds that, if […]

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When Trust Has Been Damaged in Marriage

When Trust Has Been Damaged in Marriage

By David M. Tyler, Ph. D.|2026-06-22T11:48:01-05:00June 22nd, 2026|biblical counseling, Marriage & Family|

When Trust Has Been Damaged in Marriage

David M. Tyler, PhD

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Trust is essential to a healthy marriage, yet it can be damaged through betrayal, dishonesty, or repeated disappointments. While trust is not rebuilt overnight, Scripture provides hope through repentance, forgiveness, and faithful obedience. Lasting restoration grows as husbands and wives pursue God’s design for reconciliation.

Trust is one of the greatest blessings God gives within marriage. When trust is present, a husband and wife are able to communicate openly, face difficulties together, and enjoy a sense of security in the relationship. They do not constantly question motives […]

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Why Forgiveness Remains Essential in Marriage

Why Forgiveness Remains Essential in Marriage

By David M. Tyler, Ph. D.|2026-06-15T11:16:46-05:00June 15th, 2026|Marriage & Family|

Why Forgiveness Remains Essential in Marriage

David M. Tyler, PhD.

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Marriage places two imperfect people in close relationship for many years. Because sin remains present, offenses will occur. Jesus teaches that forgiveness is not optional for His followers. It is a necessary expression of humility, obedience, and love that protects marriage from the destructive effects of bitterness and resentment.

Marriage Inevitably Involves Offenses

Many couples enter marriage expecting difficulties, but they are often surprised by how frequently they must deal with disappointment, misunderstanding, and hurt. Words are spoken carelessly. Promises are forgotten. Selfishness emerges. Weaknesses become visible.

Because offenses occur repeatedly, every marriage must […]

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Faithfulness in Marriage Is Measured Over Time, Not Moments

Faithfulness in Marriage Is Measured Over Time, Not Moments

By David M. Tyler, Ph. D.|2026-06-09T14:05:54-05:00June 9th, 2026|Marriage & Family|

Faithfulness in Marriage Is Measured Over Time, Not Moments

David M. Tyler, PhD.

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Healthy marriages are not built through occasional moments of success but through a long pattern of faithful obedience to God. Scripture repeatedly calls believers to perseverance, reminding us that lasting fruit often develops slowly over time.

Many Couples Measure Their Marriage by the Wrong Standard

When difficulties arise in marriage, it is easy to evaluate the relationship based on recent events. A difficult conversation, a recurring disagreement, a season of emotional distance, or the absence of visible progress can quickly become the measure by which the […]

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