Marriage

If you feel your marriage is falling apart, I hope to offer you some ideas for getting back on track. The following ideas are too simplistic for marriages involving abuse. They are intended for those who are growing apart and need help to find their way back to one another. 

Never disregard popcorn and a board game, a big quilt to snuggle under, and a book to read together, going for a run, or even checking out a local zipline course. Being creative is half the solution to saving money. Not every inexpensive date needs to be a movie on the couch. There is so much to be explored and experienced, and these types of dates encourage communication and interaction.

You can save your marriage, but not on your own! You need God's wisdom.

Gay marriage isn’t going away—and Christians can’t afford to stay silent or confused. Pastor Roger Barrier lays out 8 truths straight from Scripture to help you stand firm in faith and show real love in today’s culture.

God never asks you to stay in a relationship that wounds your soul. Here are five phrases that reveal when it’s time to step away and trust Him with what’s next.

By being proactive, you can protect the love you've cultivated and help make sure your relationship thrives in the future. You and your spouse must actively guard and maintain the love in your marriage. Plan time in your schedules every day to nurture your relationship, address concerns, and seek reconciliation. That will help you ensure that your marriage's  "vineyards" remain fruitful.

But playtime can never go away in a relationship if you want to cultivate a closer connection. If you’re a hard worker and feel guilty taking a day to play, consider it an investment in your marriage. Also, consider it a spiritual activity. God wants us to play, enjoy life, and have some return for our labor.

I recommend couples who cannot worship in church together find ways to worship at home together—through prayer, song, and reading of Scripture.

My husband has also been through a significant number of tragic losses. I've walked these "valleys of the shadow of death" with him. More than anything, I wished I could create a grief-lifter-type recipe for just the right TLC. It is agonizing to watch your spouse or child have the wind knocked from them in grief. And for some losses, the grieving process is painstakingly long.

Fall date nights are more than just fun activities – they’re opportunities to deepen your connection with each other and with God. Each date can strengthen your emotional, physical, and spiritual intimacy, helping you rediscover the joy of your relationship and the importance of keeping God at its center.

Fasting for your marriage? These 5 powerful scriptures will anchor your heart when you're feeling weak, weary, or ready to give up.

Marriage isn’t outdated—it’s under attack.

Two life stages—new motherhood and menopause—carry hidden pressures that often lead to divorce. Here's why the Church can't stay quiet anymore.

You might be surprised by what makes intimacy thrive in a Christian marriage. Learn why deep connection begins with prayer, humility, and choosing your spouse daily.

Strong faith can be contagious, and your spouse might have a better outlook just because you do.

If summer is the season of adventure, fall is definitely the season of romance. Even most die-hard summer lovers admit there's something sweet and cozy about the crisp, cooler air breaking through the mugginess, breaking out the blankets, and getting the wood delivery for indoor fires again. But before settling into this season, consider mixing things up a bit with some new fall traditions that often get overlooked or regarded as just something to do with the kids.

If you become obsessed with your longing to feel loved, you will become more preoccupied with self-satisfaction than with building a happy relationship.

Is your marriage not as close as it once was? Even spiritually strong marriages can fall into quiet patterns that pull couples apart. Here’s how to spot them early and grow closer again.

How can we reclaim marriage, fatherhood, and godly leadership from a culture that’s distorting them?

Even though the average guy isn’t making it his mission to hurt his wife, he can unintentionally leave her feeling rejected, unseen, devalued—and ugly—without ever saying a thing.