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God is not a concept or doctrine. He is a person who seeks a close, one on one relationship with you and me. God does not want us to merely believe in Him, He wants to relate to us on a personal level. He does not want to hear us recite prayers, He desires to converse with us. God wants to be actively involved in our lives through an intimate relationship.

All of the significant accomplishments in the history on mankind have been achieved by teams of people. We tend to revere rugged individualists, but in real life there are no “Rambos” or “Lone Rangers” who do things of great and eternal achievement on their own. This truth can also be carried over to a personal level. Most of life’s great moments, the ones that resonate in our hearts and minds, involve other people. Rarely do we experience these times alone. And if we do, our first inclination is to share them with others. Nothing else in life is as fulfilling as the relationships we cultivate. Our relationship with God, a spouse, children, parents, co-workers, and friends is truly life…the rest are just details.

Welcome to Relationship U where healthy relationships start! Our mission is to help you love God and others more effectively through practical and eternal principles of successful relationships.

Dr. Matt Turvey

Written by Buddy Winn Friday, 04 September 2009 21:40

Matt-w_email Matthew D. Turvey, Psy.D., is the Director of Strategic Alliances for Life Innovations, an organization specializing in couple’s relationship assessment and enrichment. He is a licensed psychologist in the state of Minnesota with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy. In addition to being ac tive in private practice, Dr. Turvey previously worked at the Smalley Relationship Center in Branson, Missouri, and with Marriage Today, the ministry of Jimmy and Karen Evans, in Dallas, Texas.

He is the author of several articles and reports on marriage and family issues, especially related to the importance of relational wellness in the workplace. Dr. Turvey has been married to his wonderful wife Nicole since 1996. They have three children, Braeden, Alexis, and Drew, and make their home in Cottage Grove, MN.

Relationship University Resources

Written by Buddy Winn Friday, 28 August 2009 02:12

Session	Title	Date	Video	Notes
1	Discover Your Relationship Quotient	2009 01 07
Additional Resources: DISC Personality Inventory (iQuestion.com): http://is.gd/f2SX Available in the Living Words Bookstore: Couple Checkup. To reserve a copy call 763 315-7018. "The Don't Song": http://is.gd/f36X Mark Gungor - Men's Brain vs. Women's Brain: http://is.gd/dS5U

2	Communication – The #1 Skill	2009 01 14

3	Conflict Resolution or Conflict: An Opportunity in Disguise	2009 01 21
Additional Resources: Ten Steps to Conflict Resolution Dr. Professor Lipton's Conflict Resolution Poem
4	Finances – More than Money	2009 01 28
Additional Resources: The Money Quiz
5	Sex – Beyond the Birds and the Bees	2009 02 04
Additional Resources: Relationship Improvement Reminders Safe Eyes Internet Filtering and Reporting: http://is.gd/itYa Plugged In Online movie/music/tv/media reviews: http://is.gd/81n Growthtrac, resources for all relationships: http://is.gd/iu0S Focus on the Family (Life Challenges and Social Issues links on left side): http://is.gd/iu28 America's Family Coaches, Dr. Gary and Barb Rosberg: http://is.gd/iu2C
6	Spiritual Intimacy–Living Out Faith & Values through Relationships	2009 02 11
Additional Resources: Ernie's UPS (United Poetry Service) Poem Relationship University Diploma The Sacred Marriage: http://is.gd/30hfF

Dr. Matt Turvey

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