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1. A Critical Ingredient in Any Christ-Centered Marriage

... , our spouses, as they evolve throughout our servant marriage. It is not only our privilege, but our calling to serve them "till death do us part." Your spouse has an amazing spirit, given to him or her ...

Created on 20 September 2017

2. Affair-Proof Your Marriage With These 10 Relational Steps

As a Christian counselor for more than 30 years, I have worked with countless couples that have been impacted by adultery and sexual addiction. Thankfully, I have seen many marriages restored, but I'd rathe ...

Created on 15 September 2017

3. The Big Problem With Marriage

...  even stands when they walk in so it's easy to think this marriage, at least, is about them. It's not. Just look at the worn-out parents sitting in the first pew—they understand this. The only reason th ...

Created on 07 September 2017

4. For Love or Money: Premarital Financial Advice

... , and you may find out there is an 80K loan that will impact your marriage. You can get a free copy of your credit report once a year at Annual Credit Report and get one for each of the three reportin ...

Created on 13 September 2017

5. Consider These 6 Truths Before Signing Divorce Papers

... d without giving people in a tough marriage permission to quit! But what I have to say today is that I'm concerned that in our zeal to keep marriages together (a good and valid thing to do), we have complet ...

Created on 13 September 2017

6. When God Calls You—But Your Spouse Disagrees

... ves especially, if they have poured themselves into raising kids, tend to bury their own dreams. Still, a marriage on life support is hardly a gender thing. Male or female, if you're an achiever, your d ...

Created on 01 September 2017

7. Life Hack: When Your Spouse Doesn't Meet Your Needs

... ou. Instead, focus on bringing what you have to the marriage and giving generously, and both of you will be happier. Don't keep score. Care for yourself well enough that you have something to bring. An ...

Created on 06 September 2017

8. World-Changing Marriages Have These 4 Core Values in Common

The fact that people don't know how to do family well is one of the biggest causes of dysfunction in society today. I believe the restoration of family and marriages could truly change the world. The foundatio ...

Created on 28 August 2017

9. These 3 Daily Exercises Will Strengthen Your Marriage

Throughout my years of counseling couples, I have found many marriages have no structure in place that encourages intimacy. This lack of structure and skills can limit the future success of the marriage. ...

Created on 16 August 2017

10. Husband, Does Your Marriage Need a Tune-Up?

... ime (denial of maintenance). You and I know it's so much cheaper to pay for consistent oil changes than it is to fix or replace a seized engine. Marriage is just like that as well It is cheaper to apply a f ...

Created on 09 August 2017

11. The Horrible Reason Many Christians Get Married

... and living "happily ever after." But reality is often far different. How can you know if you'll be happy? Why get married in the first place if marriage so often results in pain? Marrying for happiness  ...

Created on 08 August 2017

12. Relieving Your Marriage of Pornography's Plague

... bad stuff. Pornography and your Christian marriage may seem like things that should not be said in the same sentence. But in 21st-century culture, it's something we must acknowledge and find God's answ ...

Created on 31 July 2017

13. 11 Key Characteristics of an Emotional Internalizer

The characteristics of an emotionally internalized person can be clearly seen. Let's walk through the characteristics and you will get a clear idea who these people are and how to recognize them. You may ...

Created on 28 July 2017

14. Respond to Your Wife's Rejection With These 10 Healthy Steps

...  of rejection. "She doesn't love me anymore." "She doesn't want me." "I don't think she's into me." "Why do I feel like the spark is gone, and she'd just rather not bother?" Remember that this marriage ...

Created on 27 July 2017

15. Should Your Husband Come Before Your Kids?

I get it. You have a busy life. Your job, kids and marriage fight for your time and energy every day. When school activities, work deadlines, church commitments and other activities all hit and once, ...

Created on 26 July 2017

16. Your Husband Longs for These 5 Life-Giving Things From You

So many people look at marriage as a way to get their own needs met. In a godly, healthy marriage you will have many needs met. But as an adult, as a believer and as a wife, you will be much happier, more ...

Created on 25 July 2017

17. Avoid a Marital 'Functionship' With This Routine-Crushing Idea

... . They have fun, are still creative and don't think getting together takes too much effort. It's the next stage of the marriage where couples begin to struggle with prioritizing dates. You guessed it; i ...

Created on 21 July 2017

18. Win Your Wife's Trust With These 10 Action Steps

... en though he keeps many secrets, always resents what he experiences as a short leash. Marriage is a similar dance of trust and credibility. Partners who demand freedom and push the limits to see how tethe ...

Created on 19 July 2017

19. Protect Your Marriage From Divorce With These 4 Vital Keys

Talking to some friends recently about our mad marriage "skills"—which we think must be fairly decent since we don't throw knives at each other—I began to think. What are four core areas that have help ...

Created on 18 July 2017

20. God's Blueprint for Marriage Stands in Stark Contrast to This Common Message

In today's world, there are many conflicting voices vying for our attention when it comes to the subject of marriage. But if you are a follower of Christ, look no further than the Word of God. The God wh ...

Created on 17 July 2017