Marriage

When we are committed to being there for each other, offering words of kindness, wisdom, love, and encouragement, a strong sense of security grows in our relationship. We gain this sense of invincibility as a couple—knowing we can face nearly anything as long as we remain a team and God is our leader!

Jesus himself wept at the death of Lazarus, showing that sorrow is a human experience and that even He, who knew He would raise Lazarus, felt the pain of loss. This reassures us that our grief is understood and that seeking comfort in God is natural and necessary.

Holiday stress can strain even the strongest marriages, but this season offers a unique opportunity to deepen your connection with your spouse by embracing sacrificial love and intentional connection. Discover practical strategies for navigating festive chaos, from creative date nights to empathetic communication, and reignite your marital spark through shared experiences and prayer.

In order to have healthy, life-giving relationships with in-laws (or anyone), we have to continually pay attention to boundaries.

We all know quality time matters, but over 24 years of marriage, I've learned how survival mode sneaks up on us. Here are seven signs your marriage needs more quality time together.

There is so much joy to be shared together over the holiday season. Creating a home full of tradition and love is one of the great privileges of becoming man and wife.

After a quarter century of marriage, I think I’m finally learning what it means to love.

Too often we hear about couples who begin to struggle and find their marriages in a fragile place. Well, I am here to share with you eight ways kids will change your marriage, for the better.

Many couples drift apart not because of one big failure, but because of five subtle, repeated mistakes. Here’s how to protect your marriage starting today.

Will my spouse and I still be married in heaven? What if I've been remarried--how will that work in heaven?

Thanksgiving is coming, and that means traveling, dinners, family, friends, and Christmas shopping. It is easy to lose track of what’s going on and even easier to disconnect from your spouse when the holidays roll around. This is because there is so much to do and so little time to do it. Still, it doesn’t have to be this way. There are many ways to stay connected to your spouse this Thanksgiving.

The best gift you can give your spouse this year might be grace. Discover seven simple ways to extend kindness and keep your marriage strong through the holidays.

Hard conversations, hurt feelings, and hidden tension—your relationship can feel the weight of it all. When extended family drama flares up, your marriage doesn't have to suffer.

With a husband deployed and our third child’s due date facing me, several friends rallied. Some watched our two older children until my parents arrived in town. Another friend drove with me to the hospital. A few stayed with me as I labored unsuccessfully, and one even stayed the night at the hospital, then attended the birth in the operating room the following day. They showed up. And we can too. 

Having in-laws that are tough to get along with can make an already stressful holiday even more difficult. But learning to love yourself, asking your spouse to honor your relationship, and setting firm boundaries will help diffuse a difficult situation.

Holiday tension starts when silent expectations collide. This heartfelt guide helps you release control, communicate clearly, and build unity in your home this season.

As we embrace this season of waiting for the coming of Christ, setting aside time to intentionally meditate on who Christ is and what he has done for us helps keep us focused on the meaning of Christmas. As married couples we need to have rituals in our lives that draw us closer to God. Participating in Advent is one way we can grow closer to each other and the Lord.

A guide to building lasting holiday traditions into married life. 

Get ready to fight for your wife in the way she needs most – and pray for her! Don't worry if you need a game plan; I've got you covered. Below you will find a Scripture and a simple prayer to lift up your lovely wife for each day of the week.

Your primary emotional and relational commitment must be toward building and protecting your marriage, even during family gatherings. The challenge arises when external pressures, such as expectations from parents or siblings, interfere with this unity. Perhaps one set of parents wants you to spend the entire holiday at their house, or your extended family members make passive-aggressive comments about how much time you’re devoting to your spouse versus them.