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.
Although Rich...
Husbands, You Come Third On Your Wife’s List of Priorities
One of the most frequent requests I get is to write a book specifically for husbands. The reason I haven’t done that...
Don’t be Pig-Pen. Practice Self-Control Each Day.
We are no longer slaves to sin. For when we died with Christ we were set free from the power of sin…...
What Is Love? (and why are we so bad at it?)
Back in 1993 the band Haddaway released a dance track called "What is Love?" You might remember it from this old SNL skit. The...
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?
3 Keys To Overcoming Obstacles In Your Marriage
The other day I was telling my coworker stories from the early days of my marriage. It was one of those moments...
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.
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).
The 3 Biggest Obstacles to a Healthy Marriage, and the Tools To Overcome Them
The other day I was telling my coworker stories from the early days of my marriage. It was one of those moments...
Anxiety Doesn’t Always Win: Finding Joy In Stress
Anxiety plagues many of us, stealing our peace of mind, but also inserting itself into our marriages.
And that can cause some real...
Generosity: The Ultimate Aphrodisiac
This week we are celebrating generosity with our friends Cherie and Brian Lowe’s new book, Your Money, Your Marriage, with a series of posts all about the...
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 don’t believe that’s the case. It’s a problem,...
Truly Loving Your Spouse Means Protecting Them
If you cherish some thing, you are committed to protecting it. In the same way, if you cherish some one, you will protect...
How to Avoid a Marital “Heart Attack”
One of the most significant, and hardest, parts of my marriage has been dealing with my past. Like so, so, so many people I...
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.
Get Out of Debt Fast, With These 10 Steps.
Debt can cause all kinds of stress in a marriage. Have you found yourself feeling hopeless, like there's no way to get...
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.
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, We Need to Be Fully Present With Our Wives. Here’s How.
I’ve had a lot on my mind lately, but I feel like most men do. We think about our bills, the check...
How to Love Your Spouse During Covid-19
Let's talk about Covid-19 for a second.
Or wait, let's not. Not yet. Instead let's talk about how the movie About Time isn't a...
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...
Delight: The Secret Ingredient of a Great Marriage
Can a celibate nun who was born over five hundred years ago unlock the secret to a more intimate marriage?
Yes, she can.
In...
You Can Choose a Good Marriage, Starting Today.
There's a moment in the recent film The Way Back I can't stop thinking about. Ben Affleck plays a deeply troubled, alcoholic coach of...
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...
Want 2019 to be a GREAT Year? Ask These 3 Questions.
Longtime TM partner, Scott Kedersha, recently wrote a fantastic post on how to reflect on your past year. While it's not all...
God Cares About Sexual Pleasure In Your Marriage.
God cares about your sex life. It may seem weird to see the words God and sex in the same sentence. Sometimes when I teach women...
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.
4 Ways to Provide the Spiritual Intimacy Your Wife Craves
Spiritual intimacy in my (Josh's) marriage has always been tough. It's the most vulnerable part of me, and opening that up to my wife...
Self-Righteousness is Satan’s Favorite Attack Against Your Marriage. Here’s What You Can Do About...
What if one of the most dangerous attitudes for believers is self-righteousness?
What if it’s possible to be “right” and toxic at the...
3 Keys to a Healthy Family During Covid-19
“In case you missed this over the weekend, here it is in blog form. If there is anything HomeWord can do to...
The Importance of “Leaving” for the Sake of Your Marriage
Mark: Yesterday at church, our pastor, Mike Baker, preached on Genesis 12:1-9. It’s the story of when God told Abram he needed to leave where...
5 Steps to Freedom from Shame
When I was in elementary school, I was molested by a family member. That same family member introduced me to porn for the first...
Husbands, Love Your Wives Like Jesus. Here’s 3 Tips For How to Do That.
Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her – Ephesians 5:25
We have all read it...
The Heart Is The Heart Of The Matter. How’s Yours?
Whenever a marriage self-destructs, the heart is the heart of the matter.
In Proverbs 4:23, wise King Solomon offers a vivid picture of the...
Satan’s 4 Tools to Shatter a Marriage
Today's blog post about spiritual warfare comes from Beth Steffaniak and her website, messymarriage.com
Today, I’m continuing to unpack my series on spiritual warfare in...
You Have a Strong Marriage, When You’re Doing This Together.
I first fell in love with my wife during a conversation about an ex-girlfriend. Granted, this "ex" was a girl I dated...
A Healthy Marriage Flows From a Forgiven Past
Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners–and I was the worst of them all. But that is why God had...
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.
How to Find Spiritual Intimacy With Your Spouse While Raising Kids
Finding times of spiritual intimacy is hard in marriage no matter what, but once you have kids it can seem near impossible. Today's post...
Spiritual Intimacy Can Feel Scary. Here’s 4 Reasons It’s Worth It.
Eight years in to marriage there are still some things I refuse to do with my wife. I refuse to use the...
4 Ways to Keep Fighting When You Want to Give Up
“Kurt Bubna is a GREAT writer and thinker. I love his vulnerability and common sense approach to our spiritual life. This blog...
Affair-Proof Your Marriage: emotional amnesia
This is part 3 of a series called “How to Affair-Proof Your Marriage.” While each week can stand alone, here are part 1 and...
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.
“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.
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?
I Never Knew I Needed a Husband Who Did This …
Today's post comes from Brie Gowen. If you like this article, check out more of her work here.
When I was a girl I looked...
The 1 Thing Your Christian Marriage Needs More Than Passion
Your Christian marriage needs this more than passion. One thought from Angela Duckworth’s book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance struck me as...
Forgiveness is at the Core of Every Happy Marriage
Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me?...
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.
Is Your Marriage Under Spiritual Attack?
Is your marriage under spiritual attack? We don't talk very often about the spiritual warfare marriages face, but it's very real, and very important....