Arkansas Marriage Initiative

07/24/2024

Hey y'all we're more than halfway through the year. Maybe it's time to take a look and see how things are going in our marriage.

Where is 2024 going?!! We have officially reached the midpoint of the year, so it's a perfect time to reflect on your marriage and ensure it's thriving. Just like any important aspect of life, a marriage benefits from regular check-ins to address challenges, celebrate successes, and set new goals. H...

07/16/2024

Take out the earbuds and have a little chat and a lot of laughter. CAMI's favorite: "What songs would you put on our playlist?"

Planning a road trip with your spouse but don’t know what to talk about? Here are 10 conversation starters for married couples.

07/13/2024

"Here is the real challenge for blended-family parents: Can you manage your own discomfort when your husband or wife is parenting in a different way than you? Can you trust your children to adapt to two different parenting styles?" See what else our friends at FamilyLife Blended have to say about presenting a united front that benefits the kids and your marriage.

It is rare for a couple to meet, fall in love, marry, and parent their children the exact same way. It is even more uncommon in stepfamilies.

07/09/2024

Ever fought over where to store the flour? Ashford Sonii breaks down what it takes to have a truly healthy marriage. Spoiler alert: It's not the absence of conflict.

You’re not alone in wondering if the struggles you have in marriage are normal; or even if you’re asking, “Do I have a healthy marriage?”

03/18/2024

Despite discouraging numbers, the conversation about marriage is changing in positive ways

‘When marriage is in crisis, the world itself is in crisis,’ the author of a book promoting a new vision of marriage says

03/16/2024

Offering a good apology isn’t something that comes easily to most married folk. Our friends at FamilyLife give us some humbling, time-tested tips that might just bring more smiles to our homes. Lisa Venis Lakey

Saying “I’m sorry” is one of the most important phrases you can say in any relationship. But it’s also one of the hardest.

01/23/2024

Check out this fun date night in Hot Springs!

Mark your calendars!

Our next Marriage Makeover Married Life Event will be on Friday, February 2, 7:00 - 9:00pm at Crossgate Church.

You and your spouse can enjoy a fun night out conversing over coffee & dessert, laughing and connecting with other couples, and digging deep on a relevant topic that is central to your marriage. Couples will leave the event with tools in hand to encourage further growth on the subject. The theme for this event is intimacy.

Childcare will be available for ages birth through twelve with advanced registration only. Deadline to register is Sunday, January 28th. Registration can be done with adult registration online or in the mall area. The cost is $5/child with a $15/family max.

We will serve some healthy and not-so healthy desserts and an assortment of drink options - hot and cold.

The event starts at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm.We recommend you arrive at least 15 minutes before the event begins so you have time to get a table, dessert and get settled.

The cost is $20 per couple with an additional cost for childcare. *Scholarships are available if needed. Please contact us at [email protected] for more information.

BONUS: The first 20 couples to register will be entered to win a date night!

Registration deadline is Sunday, January 28th. Seating will be limited so please register early.

Click to register:
https://onrealm.org/CrossgateChurch/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=Yzc0YjkzMzQtMGQzNC00Y2Q5LWE4ZjUtYjBkNzAxNWNmMmZm

10/24/2023

10/21/2023

How are you doing with serving your spouse? Are you being a good neighbor to your spouse when they have a need, or just when it fits into your plans and bandwidth? Let’s be men and women who rightly reflect a heart for the Lord’s Kingdom by joyfully and consistently loving our spouse!

The men's group I attend has been studying the Parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10. It has been helpful to take this very familiar parable and really work and study through it. For anyone who really takes time to study it, there is buried treasure to unearth. Jesus helps us focus on what it mea...

10/14/2023

Connection isn’t something that happens only when you're physically together. Connection can be maintained all through the day by little notes of encouragement, a quick text reminding your spouse how much you love them, or just a simple thank you for all the things that they do to make you feel loved.

“Good morning, Sweetie! Sorry I missed you this morning. I missed seeing your sweet face. I hope you have a great day. I'm praying for you. I love you.” It was an early morning and I was heading to work. Usually I leave the house before the sun comes up. My wife, whose job does not often require...