Attention Is a Limited Resource. How Are You Doing With Yours?
*This is a guest blog post by my friend Zion Montgomery, licensed marriage and family therapist. She has a wealth…
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Be Part of Someone’s Transformation Story
For over a decade Dr. Carol Ministries has offered primarily online resources to help men, women, and couples find the…
The Good News of Christmas
Merry Christmas! As we celebrate this holy day, let me remind you that it’s a day of good news! On…
Favorites for 2025: Books, Podcasts, Organizations
Each year I love sharing with you some of my favorite things – books, podcasts, and organizations I’ve enjoyed reading,…
What Happens When Jesus Shows Up?
It’s incredibly exhilarating to watch God do something miraculous. When Jesus shows up and heals a troubled soul – there’s…
How to Recover from Sexual Harm
A wise person said to me recently, “I no longer ask ‘What’s wrong with me?’ I ask, ‘What happened to…
Sex and Intimacy When You’re Single – And Christian
If you’re a Christian and you’ve been in church, you’ve probably heard the message “sex is for marriage.” But you’re…
Sex, Intimacy, and Relationships in Culture, the Church, and You
The topic is not a new one; it’s as old as human history. In many circles it’s not considered polite…
A Gift For a King: Offering Jesus a Birthday Present
A few years ago a friend shared with me an important part of how she celebrates Christmas every year; she…
My Favorite Things for 2024: Books, Podcasts, and Organizations
Each year I love sharing with you some of my favorite things – books, podcasts, and organizations I’ve enjoyed reading,…
What’s Your Story – Your Sexual Story?
Yes, you have a sexual story. Some of that story may be good, even very good. But if “good” described…
My 2023 Favorites: Books, Podcasts, and Organizations
Each year I love sharing with you some of my favorite things – books, podcasts, and organizations I’ve enjoyed reading,…
What Have You Done With Your Need for Intimacy?
For starters, intimacy is not sex. Our sexualized culture has mostly said “express yourself; anything goes.” But people are lonelier…
How to Give a Great Christmas Gift to Your Marriage
Getting a toaster? A cordless drill? A bathrobe? A Weathertech cup holder? Ummm, not likely to create that warm fuzzy…
My Favorite Recommendations for 2022
Each December I love sharing with you some of my favorite things – books, podcasts, and organizations I’ve enjoyed reading,…
Parents, Kids, Technology – and Sex
At its best kids and technology seem like a match made in heaven. But too often it seems more like…
Different Year, Different Gratitude List
Today is Thanksgiving Day in the United States. Research continues to demonstrate that gratitude is good for you; it improves…
Fully Alive Marriage: It’s Not What You Think
If you’re single, perhaps you imagine a Fully Alive marriage as one where your spouse anticipates your needs and fulfills…
The Biggest Thing Missing From the Abortion Debate
Roe v. Wade and the abortion debate has been a volatile topic for decades. And the US Supreme Court’s decision…
10 Scriptures for Overcoming Fear and Anxiety
You know the Bible says “Don’t be afraid.” But sometimes anxious thoughts and feelings seem to overtake your heart and…
NEW: Only Read if You’re Feeling Stressed or Anxious
You can ignore the rest of this message if: Your body, mind, and soul feel calm, connected, and Fully Alive…
We’ve Been Meaning to Ask You
Without you, Dr Carol Ministries wouldn’t be here. Many of you have let me know that the materials we produce…
Pastor’s Marriage and Ministry Restored
John is a pastor. He loves being a pastor. He loves being the husband to his wife and the father…
My 2021 Favorite Books, Podcasts, and Organizations
Each December I love sharing with you some of my favorite things that I’ve enjoyed reading, listening to, and being…
Seven Things I Do Every Day: Navigating My Midlife Lifestyle
For all you women out there trying to navigate your menopause and midlife season, I see you. I get you.…
You Don’t Need This if You’re Comfortable with Change
You can ignore the rest of this post if: Changes internally or externally don’t bother or disturb you at all…
Hiding and Intimacy: They Cannot Coexist
Are you aware of how you are hiding? You are hiding, you know, whether you think you are or not.…
36 Ways To Tell Your Spouse “I Love You”
Whether you’ve been married 25 days or 50 years, your spouse needs to hear you say “I love you!” It’s…
What YOU Have Made Possible
As 2020 comes to an end, I want to say Thank You for what YOU have made possible. Your involvement…
Don’t Think You Have Enough to Make a Difference?
Where would you be if it wasn’t for Jesus? What difference has He made in your life? Somebody helped you…
My 2020 Favorite Books, Podcasts, and Organizations
Each December I love sharing with you some of my favorite resources that I’ve enjoyed reading, listening to, and being…
How to Access God’s Plan for you to Become Whole and Stay Whole
You get really sick. What do you need to become whole and stay whole? You may need to visit the…
Are You Hoping or Doing for Your Breakthrough?
When you feel stuck and little seems to change, humans tend to fall into one of two ditches. Some people…
Want a Better Marriage? Start Breakthrough Prayers
A healthy marriage doesn’t just “happen.” You’ve learned that by now. And you’ve prayed and prayed, but nothing seems to…
How to Experience Breakthrough That Actually Lasts
Problem solved! Your prayers are answered! That thing you needed God to address; He’s done it. God showed up. Hallelujah!…
When Your Marriage Needs a Breakthrough
Marriage is a good thing, as God designed it. But as with every good thing from God, your marriage is…
You CAN Experience Breakthrough
Why does it often seem so hard? The stuff you want to be different in your life – why doesn’t…
Learning to Pray for a Breakthrough
Have you felt stuck in your prayer life? Does it seem your prayers don’t get anywhere? Things are really bad,…
A Doctor’s View on Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Cable news, your email inbox, the county health department, social media, and even the loud-speaker at your grocery store are…
Your Marriage Under Lockdown
If things are wonderful between you and your spouse, lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic may seem great; you’ve got…
Stuck at Home with Your Spouse? 12 Ways to Make the Most of It
Stuck at home with your spouse? Date nights have become an important way husbands and wives in our culture stay…
Battling Fear Over the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Within the past few days life for those of us living in the US has changed. In some other parts…
Your Feedback Matters to Us
We think about you every day. And your feedback matters to us! That’s why we’re giving you a special opportunity…
Brain Science, Porn and Human Trafficking
Why is porn so addictive? What’s the connection between porn and human trafficking? I’m thrilled to present this guest post…
Take Two Minutes to Change Someone’s Life
Where would you be if it wasn’t for Jesus? What difference has He made in your life? Somebody helped you…
My Favorite Books, Podcasts, Organizations and More
Some friends were at my home this weekend, and one of them was perusing my bookshelves. “What’s your favorite book…
Give Your Marriage the Gift of Communication
When we surveyed hundreds of couples young and old about what they wanted in their relationship, by far the most…
What Your Spouse Really Wants for Christmas
Gift-giving can be complicated. What does he/she want? How much money do you spend? You may feel pressure to “top”…
Is My Marriage Toxic?
How bad is bad enough? When you are unhappily married that can be a difficult question. If you’re serious about…
When You Can’t Talk to Anyone (Even at Church)
Something is stressing you out. As hard as you try, your anxiety or depression seems to be eating you alive.…
