God, the Creator of humanity and of marriage itself, has laid out His plan for marriage as a lifelong union.
Marriage
Planning for “the day” or for a lifetime? Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley discuss the benefits of preparing for marriage and the beauty of God’s design for marriage.
It’s not always easy to find the right gift for your spouse. We’re here to help with a list of Valentine’s Day gift ideas for him or her. Check it out!
With every major life change, couples have to re-invent their relationship. The empty-nest season can usher in emotionally charged situations and major lifestyle adjustments.
It’s normal to have conflict — and it’s unavoidable. According to the Bible, what matters most is how you handle the fighting in your marriage.
Darby Strickland, a counselor and teacher at the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation, defines sexual abuse in marriage and explains how wives are oppressed in this way.
Unresolvable marriage conflicts don’t have to derail your marriage. Most of these problems won’t harm your relationship if you follow a few basic principles.
Many couples wait until they are so frustrated with their in-laws that they lash out with harsh and condemning words and fracture the relationship. But when we speak with respect, we are likely to get respect.
A little preparation before the wedding will go a long way.
An attitude of respect paves the way for you to show respect for your mate. Respect does not indicate that you agree on everything, but it does mean that you give your spouse the freedom to be an individual.
Why is marriage more than a formal declaration of love and commitment between two people? Learn about nine good reasons to get married.
Physical abuse is a means of coercively controlling another through fear and intimidation. It involves intentionally or recklessly using physical force that may result in bodily injury or physical pain.
Celebrating an anniversary shows that marriage is a priority in our life. It gives us a chance to pull back from the daily grind and relive a moment that changed our life forever.
Don’t fear the conflict in your marriage. Conflict is actually a key component of communication. Use it to the benefit of your marriage.
There is tremendous mercy and power in God’s forgiveness of her own sins.
How do you counsel someone against living together before marriage — a decision counter to God’s Word? The first step is to seek knowledge.
The goal of a great marriage conversation is to affirm what your spouse is doing right, to exchange ideas and to offer suggestions for the future. Use these questions to get that process started.
While you may have beaten depression once or twice, don’t drop your guard. This dark monster can slide back into your life if you’re not looking, especially if you don’t know how to best manage it.
When virginity is lost, you might be wondering, what’s the point of abstaining from sex?
After my husband confessed his pornography addiction, I wondered if I could ever love him again. But we fought for love — and won.
