Listen to Matt Pavlik answer questions about how to have a successful marriage during the Daily Moments show on WKTO. The episode originally aired on April 9, … [Read More...]
The Four Types of Soil
The Four Types of Soil
And he told them many things in parables, saying: “A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seeds fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured them. Other seeds fell … [Read More...]
On The Path
Jesus makes it clear that the hardest place to be is On the Path. In marriage, when both partners’ hearts are hard, look out! They will either tear each other apart or be so … [Read More...]
On The Rocks
The Careless Couple’s relationship starts quickly (received with joy) and may even appear to be thriving (shoots up quickly). This is possible because they avoid conflict, and … [Read More...]
Among The Thorns
This couple endures hardship responsibly because of their high regard for marriage. But intimacy between them is blocked because they are distracted by the worries of this life and … [Read More...]
In The Good Soil
Good soil allows a healthy root structure below ground and a healthy branch structure above ground, resulting in quantities of fruit many times more than the other soils. In the … [Read More...]
Overview and Features
How this Book is Structured to Help Your Marriage
This book has 52 short chapters that you can easily read in one sitting. Each chapter has a primary principle to help your marriage. The three main sections correspond to the three … [Read More...]
Foreword
As I read through Matt's book, Marriage From Roots to Fruits, I felt hopeful. I thought of all the couples I have met along the way who looked at their relationship, present and … [Read More...]
Why I Wrote Marriage From Roots To Fruits
Measure Once I’ve been married once and engaged twice. I married my wife Georgette in 1999. What happened before I met Georgette? Back when I was engaged the first time, my motto … [Read More...]
Marriage Beliefs
Marriage is God joining together a man and a woman, loyal to each other for life, who each contribute distinct but equally important abilities towards the completion of a fruitful … [Read More...]
Who Should Read
Do any of these describe you right now? Overwhelmed by perpetual unresolved conflict; Drifting away from your partner; Experiencing the pain of betrayal; Confused by the … [Read More...]
Cinema Therapy
Appendix A in the back of the book lists 40+ movies mentioned in almost every chapter. For each movie I include a few words to describe its theme and any cautions. The ratings span … [Read More...]