What To Do With The “If Only” Regrets of Life
I find that “if only” pops up in conversations with people where it’s clear they are living in regret over the decisions they’ve made.
The Heart Is The Heart Of The Matter. How’s Yours?
Whenever a marriage self-destructs, the heart is the heart of the matter. But it's also the reason a marriage thrives, and you choose which!
A Magic Question That Might Change Your Marriage
Sometimes a better marriage is closer than you think. Listen to Rich and Pat's story, and the power of one simple magic question.
Godly Marriage Brings Spiritual Transformation
A marriage which does bring transformation is no marriage at all. Godly marriage always brings transformation.
How to Form Spiritual Intimacy in Your Marriage
Today's post about spiritual intimacy in your marriage comes from our friends at refineus.org. Spiritual growth isn’t easy. Spiritual growth as a couple is even more difficult.
Toxic People Can Poison a Fruitful Marriage
If we value fruitfulness as Jesus does, then literally, all of us need to weed out the toxic relationships that are around our marriage.
Spiritual Intimacy With Your Spouse—With Kids?
Finding times of spiritual intimacy is hard in marriage no matter what. Set reasonable expectations for spiritual intimacy.
Why My Wife Was Sneaking Out of Bed at 2 A.M.
You might be shocked by why one former pastor's wife was sneaking out of bed at two in the morning (in the best kind of way).
Inject Some A.W.E. Into Your Marriage.
There’s never a better time than today to recommit to some basic marriage principles that can strengthen your bonds and inject a fresh wave of intimacy into your relationship. Here's how to inject some "A.W.E." into your marriage.
Your Marriage Needs Less Tongue, Not More.
It can feel like a major victory when I control my tongue, giving my unspoken words to my Father instead of pouring them out on others.
7 Prayers for a Struggling Marriage
While not every marriage is struggling right this moment, nearly all marriages hit crisis moments at some point in time. Today's post from Elizabeth Klein is a great guide for prayers for a struggling marriage.
3 Keys To Overcoming Obstacles In Your Marriage
I had to fight that internal battle to ignore fear and listen to the spirit of love so I could see, “You are not the obstacle in our marriage—you are my partner in overcoming obstacles.”
1 Secret Every Man Must Know About Their Wives
This secret applies to women and men: if you really want to change your marriage, you have to understand the secret where you have power.
Words of Encouragement Can Revolutionize Your Marriage. Here’s How.
Let’s be our spouse’s chief encourager. No one else can offer them words of encouragement the way we can. It’s our job to survey whatever threatens our spouse’s physical and spiritual well-being and cooperate with God to say, “I have some good news for you. Some wonderful news…”
Surrender to the Reality That Marriage Isn’t Easy
Lay down your efforts of self-control and give your life totally and completely to the work of God. You have one job … it is to surrender.
How to Form Spiritual Intimacy With Your Spouse
As a couple making a commitment to developing spiritual intimacy, you will want to find a plan that works for you.
What Mission Is Your Marriage is Called To?
We were married for a mission. When we give away our life, we find it. When we focus outside our marriage, we end up strengthening it.
How To Find The Other Side of Discouragement.
Have you ever faced a difficult season only to be told to trust in God? What does it actually look like to do that during discouragement?
Husbands, You Are Third On Your Wife’s Priorities List
To have a God-honoring marriage, I must realize that I am third in my wife’s allegiance. The best marriages are built on these priorities.
Actually, Communication in Marriage Isn’t What’s Most Important. What Is Might Surprise You.
What you have probably heard is the number one problem is communication in marriage. I believe this is a symptom of a deeper problem.
7 Christian Marriage Myths. Does #3 Surprise You?
The hard truth about a Christian marriage is that your marriage will not be perfect just because you’re Christians. Don't buy these myths.
Forgiveness is at the Core of Every Happy Marriage
God invites us to make it a priority not only to practice forgiveness occasionally, but to keep forgiving…all the time if need be.
4 Ways to Keep Fighting When You Want to Give Up
Don’t despair. No matter how ugly the fighting is now, it’s only temporary. Eternity is just around the corner. Hang in there!
How God’s Purpose for Marriage Will Protect Your Marriage
We should strive to accomplish God's purpose for marriage is given, to us by grace: it reflects Christ’s perfect bond with His church.
Christian Marriage – Pilgrims Traveling Same Path
The Apostle Peter sets Christian marriage on the highest plane possible—husbands and wives possess the same eternal inheritance.
My First Wedding: “Three for Eternity, Please.”
I officiated my first wedding and realized that the best seat is when you get to stand before the bride and groom and do the service.
10 Tips for Praying With Your Husband
Praying with your husband can be challenging. Many of us aren’t comfortable praying out loud, and so we’re not sure how to bring prayer into our marriage.
Delight: The Secret Ingredient of a Great Marriage
I’m leaning on Teresa to rediscover the joys and fulfillment (not just duty and obligation) of prayer. We can learn how to marshal the positive power of spiritual delight. Teresa is adamant that the only thing that wooed her away from sin were the superior pleasures she enjoyed while communing with God.
Is It Way Too Easy for Your Husband to Push Your Anger Button?
If we want to get emotionally healthy, with ourselves and with others, we need to be willing to go below the surface of our anger.
Healing From Your Past Is Hard. It’s Also Worth It.
Often the familiarity of bondage is more appealing than the fear and pain of deliverance. Sometimes healing is more scary than hurting.
Trying to Control Your Spouse is Toxic
Trying to control someone in marriage, parenting, or the church, is evil. The Bible recognizes authority, but takes a stand against control.
Lies Men Believe About Marriage: She’ll Fix My Sexual Lust
Getting married doesn’t give you victory over sexual lust because singleness isn’t what causes lust.
40 Powerful Marriage Blessings to Pray Over Your Marriage
Marriage is a gift – one of God's amazing blessings. Yet often the greatest gifts in life are not always cherished the way they should be. Use these 40 powerful marriage blessings to pray over your cherished marriage.
Do You Have a Vision for Your Family?
You may have an idea of what your ideal family would look like, but do you truly have a vision for your family -- its purpose?
Your Spouse Doesn’t Complete You
Your spouse is supposed to complete you, right? That might be true in romantic comedies, but let's talk about real life.
Don’t Waste the Pain of a Difficult Season
My one prayer for us as individuals and for our world is this: “God, don’t let us waste this pain.” Here's how we can live that reality.
It’s Never Too Late For a Fresh Start
Let me share some good news with you: it doesn’t matter what age you are or how long you’ve been a Christian; a fresh start is for everybody.
The Best Christmas Gift You Can Give Your Spouse
What if Christmas “jump started” your family’s embrace of joy this season? What gift could be more important than stockings or candy canes?
Find Time To Find Jesus In The Middle of Busyness.
The lesson is painfully clear: connecting with Jesus is a better choice than busyness.There will always be more to do! Know what I mean?
Your Marriage’s Weak Spot Isn’t Your Spouse
"Marriage is kind of like beach volleyball—marriage in a bikini." Learn a surprising lesson about your marriage's weak spot.
Husbands, Here’s What God Expects You to Be.
When the Bible tells husbands to love their wives like Christ loves the church, it’s calling us to an initiating, reaching-out love.
How to Forgive Your Spouse After An Affair
An affair does not have to be the end of your marriage. Here's how to forgive your spouse after an affair. It’s difficult, but it can happen.
“I’m Faithfully Following Jesus, So Why Is My Marriage Such a Mess?”
Many Christians walk away from their faith because what they know about following Jesus isn’t consistent with the loneliness they face.
Husbands, 10 Unspoken Needs of Your Wives
Husbands, if you’ve ever thought, “I just can’t figure her out” maybe this can be a launching pad to deeper conversations with...
The #1 Marriage Killer … and How to Get Rid of It
Over the years, we’ve heard many sad stories from people. A lot of these people were on the brink of separation or divorce, or...
Self-Care is Not Selfish. It’s Vital For Your Marriage.
Suffering is life’s greatest teacher. I don’t know why this is true. But it is. For the last five-plus years, I have...
I Wasn’t Ready for Marriage
The more I would grow to love my husband, the more vulnerable to hurt I would become, and I wasn't ready for that.
8 Ways to Preserve Unity During a Disagreement
I’ve always wanted to be a good husband. But I’ve found marriage can't truly be a blessing if my wife and I don’t handle disagreement well.
Two Words That Kill Marriage: I Deserve
So often in marriage it's easy to start believing the two words that destroy a marriage: "I deserve."
5 Reasons Why We All Need Christian Community
Good, faithful friends are hard to find, which is why Christian community is so precious, especially for our marriages.