Marriage

I would venture to guess that most married couples can identify with escape, business meeting and maintenance dates in their relationship. But it is essential to be intentional about creating romantic memories, too. 

Our marriages have to be guarded and continually prayed for. Temptation lies everywhere! How quickly our eyes can pull us away from honoring the gift of marriage we have been given. Maybe it's a picture that tempts us online, a comparison that says I should have it better than I do, or lust that draws us towards a person other than our spouse. The struggle to remain faithful to each other in heart, mind, and body is real.

The more time you and your spouse spend intentionally focusing on God—the source of all love—the more God’s love will flow between you. Love is much more than a feeling; it’s an action that you need to intentionally choose on a regular basis. When you choose to act in love toward each other, loving feelings will follow.

Praising God and praying His will for your spouse is guaranteed to be your most rewarding work as his wife. With these five powerful prayers, you will be arming your marriage with God’s Word and investing in his role as your spiritual leader.

Our unity was tested and we learned, through God’s refining fire of suffering, ways in which to love and honor each other regardless of our circumstances.

It is perfectly okay for Christians to decide not to have children, as the Bible doesn't mandate parenthood, and the decision should be based on personal convictions, health, finances, and lifestyle. God's love for individuals remains unchanged regardless of whether they have children, and the purpose of marriage is to reflect the love between Jesus and the Church, not to fulfill societal expectations.

God desires marriage to be between two believers; this means a man and a woman who both have placed their faith in Christ and follow Him. It doesn't matter which denomination you are a part of. As long as you are both believers, dating and getting married is okay.

If you cannot resolve an issue before bed, accept that you may go to bed angry. Try to find a semblance of agreement that, yes, we’re still upset, but yes, we still love each other. Agree it needs to be worked on, but time is not being friendly, and sleep must come first. Whatever you do, do not sweep these issues under the rug. Resolve them. Make a point to resolve them, even if it means twenty-four hours later.

The way that we approached studying our Bibles was completely different. I related to Scripture in the themes and how the “story” made me feel. Conversely, he related to Scripture by digging into its cultural context, the fulfillment of prophecy, and the radical life-changing truth of the gospel. The first time we sat down to read our Bibles together, I felt overwhelmed and frustrated.

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This amazing phrase comes from 1 Corinthians 13:4-5. What does it really mean and how can we put it into practice?

I am married to a man who has many times expressed that if he gets heated in a conversation, it is best if we table it and revisit this at a later date. As the big feeler in our home, I have trouble stepping away from conflict.

Here are 9 ways to meet your husband's needs in a way that honors and glorifies the Lord. 

It is crucial to note that when verbal abuse is tolerated by the victim, it frequently escalates into punching walls, throwing objects, and eventually physical abuse. Ignoring verbal abuse isn’t love; It’s dangerous and toxic.

Before baby made three (or many more), there were two – a happy couple with hopes and dreams, and plenty to talk about that had nothing to do with children.

Beyond the excitement of wedding planning, many couples overlook crucial preparation for a lasting marriage, a factor linked to significant divorce rates across various demographics. 

Who is supposed to do the leading? The one with the “leadership” gifts, or the one with the mandate to lay himself down for his family?

To help you develop the right mindset about sex, it helps to understand what the Bible says about sex in marriage. Getting this right will go a long way in helping you develop a healthy sex life within your marriage if you are married or will get married, and will help you understand God’s plan for his people even if you remain unmarried.

Even with the best of intentions, husbands can leaves their wives feeling hurt. If they don't speak up about ways they aren't feeling loved, holes can start to form in the relationship.

It’s a scary and confusing time for Christian couples. The bottom line is, God gave us marriage and all the benefits of it for a reason. It’s protecting us emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. People wonder why they are so confused with love, when our society has twisted love and intimacy into a casual, cheap thing. Our society has turned something wonderful, like marriage, into something horrible and stifling. 

Strengthening our marriage means making concerted efforts to do so, just as we must strengthen our bodies, health, and other relationships around us.