Marriage

While church weddings are declining, they connect couples to sacredness, tradition, and community.

We are the church, so true believers always get married “in” the church no matter the location of the ceremony (assuming a Christian couple would not choose a questionable site). Weddings performed in a church setting, however, have a special nature about them because it’s where the church gathers every week to worship the Lord.

A narcissist will never be able to love you as you deserve. God created marriage to be between one man and one woman. The man is to care for his wife as well as the woman should care for her husband.

The LDS church is so focused on eternal marriage and families that it ignores that life is about placing faith in and knowing the only true, eternal Lord: Jesus Christ our Savior. Salvation and eternal life are found in Him alone.

When your marriage feels heavy and hope seems far away, God's Word is your anchor. These Scriptures offer the grace, strength, and peace you need to hold fast through the darkest seasons.

If you feel bogged down, disconnected from your faith, and wondering if your efforts are making a difference in the relentless drive of culture, you’re not alone. This article will help you articulate what you are up against and give you the fuel to dive deeper into the arms of Jesus and enrich your parenting rewards.

The Bible tells us that two are better than one (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12). We know God’s Word to be true, but if we are human and honest, we will often admit that marriage is hard. It doesn’t always seem like two really are better than one, does it?

Making our marriage stronger takes intentionality, and I believe, prayer. When we are intentionally humbling ourselves and praying for our spouse

Marriage isn’t about finding the perfect person—it’s about letting God work through two imperfect people.

Sometimes couples end in arguments without really talking about the situation. Set a designated time and a private area where you can hash things out. Talk about everything, how you feel about each other, the current state of your marriage, etc. Leave nothing out. Agree not to get angry or emotional but simply allow the other to speak. Make it a safe space where each can speak their mind without fear of character assassinations or blame.

Care about the types of flowers you want–AND the vases they'll be in. Care about the design of the napkins and spoons. Care about what shoes you'll be wearing when you and your new husband drive off together. Have fun with all of these things–they are, after all, an expression of YOU and the dreams you have for yourself! It is not wrong to get lost in the details. But then, and I can't emphasize this enough, let your expectations go

If you are anything like me, I have to summon all my willpower to ward off the itch to correct and redirect my husband. I have my own set of rules and way of doing things which are often very different from his.

Love is foundational. It’s like flour to a cake. Your marriage rises and falls depending on how much love is present. However, just as a cake needs other essential ingredients to be palatable and sustainable, so does marriage.

As an in-law, do not hold the married members of your family hostage. Set them free to make their own decisions.

Remind us that the rest of our lives are not determined by this day and this wedding ceremony. Today's success is not the point. The point is what comes after this ceremony - the days, weeks, months, and years to come.

Marriage is created for a bigger purpose than just itself. Marriage is a depiction of our relationship with God. We are called in this life to love, study, know and respect our God. That is also our calling for our spouse.

God promises strength to persevere, but we have to submit to His plan and learn acceptance with joy. Here are three “Scripture nuggets” for long-marrieds to revive the romance and survive the challenges.

Nothing hurts like a failing marriage, and there is no loneliness as intense as living with a stranger who used to be your friend.

Proverbs 3: 24 tells us that “When we lie down our sleep will be sweet.” But what happens when it isn’t? 

When spouses share similar values, it creates cohesion and unity within the marriage, fostering a sense of common purpose and direction.

Is it possible to keep the marriage spark burning without leaving the house? Whether your kids are too young to stay with a sitter, money is too tight to afford the cost, or your child has special needs, you don’t need to write off date nights. Instead, create dates at home to nurture your marriage relationship.