Indiana Apostolic Trumpet

  One should always be mindful of being loving, helpful, and respectful to his/her partner. Every day and every waking moment is important. We should never take one another for granted or misuse the time that we are blessed to have with our spouse and family. However, there are a few specific times of the [...]

  Usually when we consider the topic of contentment, we think of money and materialism. However, the concept extends to many other areas of life, including marriage. While most Bible references on contentment deal with the topic of wealth and possessions (i.e. Mat. 6:24-33, Phil. 4:11-13, 1 Tim. 6:5-11, Heb. 13:5-6), the same principles certainly [...]

  Does social media use cause marriage problems?  The answer may depend on who you ask.  It is undeniable that potential exists for inappropriate interpersonal behavior with services such as Facebook, Twitter, and others.  But is social networking the cause/root of the problem?  Or is it just the latest technology that people have abused in [...]

  While mulling over ways to change your life for the better this year, why not consider a resolution to improve your marriage? Virtually nothing else that you resolve to do will be more advantageous to your life and happiness in the long run. Here are ten suggestions for relatively easy resolutions you can make [...]

  The Bible is replete with lessons that teach us the proper way to treat others and conduct ourselves in personal relationships. Among the most important of these teachings is that our associations and dealings with others should exist within the boundaries and confines of peace. This biblical principle is general in nature and not [...]

  Most people are aware of the injurious personal costs of stress – those that harm the individual.  However, we often do not consider the destructive interpersonal consequences – those that damage our relationships.  Concerning marriage, the effects of stress can certainly present many difficult challenges.  But, your marriage can survive – and even thrive [...]

  It is certainly no secret that money problems are among the top challenges that married couples face when it comes to developing and sustaining a healthy relationship.  In tough economic times the potential for marital conflict over financial issues can be greater than usual.  Even among those fortunate enough to remain employed throughout the [...]

by Kirk VanOoteghem A tragic reality of our society is that more marriages encounter infidelity than those that do not.  Research on the subject estimates that at least one spouse in up to 75% of all marriages in the U.S. will be unfaithful to their partner at some point during the union. The problem has [...]