The Time of Departure
Who would have thunk it that when we began to write this column under the caption LifeTalk—with the January/February 2000 issue of Message—we would…
She’s So Slow. Tell Her to Hurry Up!
Marriage can be truly difficult. Isn’t that right? Nevertheless, once you accept the fact that marriage can be difficult, the fact that it is…
Attunement – How Your Marriage Can Be Transformed By An Attentive Ear
We are very sorry to hear about your marriage predicament. Marriage was instituted by God to be a blessing, and to provide companionship and…
“Why Did I Get Married?”
Thank you for your very brave and direct question. Your situation is far from unique. Our experience is that most married couples we…
A Message for Families
Willie and Elaine Oliver talk with Carmela Monk Crawford, editor of Message magazine, the oldest black religious journal in the United States. Mrs Crawford shares…
Can This Marriage Be Saved
The statistics on marriage are troubling; in fact, some researchers suggest that nearly half of all marriages end in divorce. But long beforehand there…
Praying Like Crazy for Your Family
Willie and Elaine Oliver talk with Tamyra Horst, a national speaker and author of the books “Praying Like Crazy for Your Kids” and the…
Living Single
What is it like to be a single adult these days? What perceptions do people have of single adults? And what do singles wish…
Breaking the Cycle of Family Dysfunction
Do we inherit our behavior from our parents? Can we stop the cycle of dysfunctional behavior or are we destined to become just like…
Impasse!
