Marriage

A relationship devoid of leading, serving, and affirming turns a deep pool of love into a dry well. Make it your resolution to avert this tragedy by loving your wife in these three ways...

Start with giving thanks to God for your spouse. Then, allow Him to stir in your heart for ways to speak words that will resonate and express gratitude that will speak volumes. Try sharing one simple form of gratitude daily for a week and watch what may happen. A simple word of thanks could mean more than you know, turning some of those daily responsibilities they may see as a burden into a smile, realizing that it has been a blessing to you.

Here are three ingredients to keep loving one another through the years even when our spouse has changed and the feelings don’t show up.

Even in the best marriages, arguments will happen. That’s life. Still, it’s not about whether you argue or not; it’s about how you handle that argument. Do you choose to love your spouse during it, or do you blow up at them? 

As believers, we must stand firm in our faith and love our spouse with all we've got while fighting to protect it. Because if we don't, the world's ways will sneak in and do everything it can to destroy it. We mustn't let it! So, here's how you and your sweet spouse can stand firm in your faith and protect your sacred union.

Actor Kirk Cameron mentioned how he refused to kiss an actress who wasn’t his wife on screen and the reaction he received because of his move.

So, is it possible to change the course of poor communication in your marriage? Absolutely! But it does take a mutual decision to make the effort to do so. Of course, traditional steps such as marriage counseling from a professional is highly recommended. But there are some things that you can attempt to do on your own as well.

Thankfulness should be a part of our routines. Sometimes it's exciting to go BIG in how we show our affection, but for the most part, it's simple interactions that we commit to doing daily that keep our marriages tight.

Admit it. Certain things about your spouse turned your head and impressed you when the two of you first met. Maybe it was their laugh, their love for God, their positive outlook on life, or the special way they treated you.

What happens when a screen starts replacing prayer, counsel, and real intimacy in marriage? Before AI becomes a trusted voice in your home, read this biblical warning about protecting your sacred covenant.

We, as Christians, live in a world where we cannot wait passively for the attacks on our marriages to come. They are here. They are stealthy. They will destroy. We have to be on the offensive. We have to fight for our marriages.

One of the most powerful ways we can fight for our marriages is by praying over them! Here are a few prayers to get you started, as you take time to lift your husband up in prayer.

If you are struggling to find the wise way to heal your relationship, go to God, he is faithful to show us the narrow way forward. Enlist the help of trusted pastors, mentors, friends, and counselors. Healing this vital relationship is worth the work. May God make a way forward for you and your marriage.

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.

Helping your spouse grieve is a privilege because it’s an opportunity to love, support, comfort, and rely on the Lord in a very specific way.

So, while it is important to use our words privately to build up our spouse, it is even more essential to build our spouse up in public. It’s incredible what it does for your marriage when you can brag about your spouse around others.

When you continue to make your husband feel special you are keeping the fires burning and keeping your love alive.

What does my husband really need from me? What if he does not express any needs? Believe it or not, our hunkier halves have needs too. Here are 10 things a husband needs but doesn’t know how to ask for.

If you are getting into a battle over every minor annoyance, it may be time to analyze why you're getting so easily agitated. If previous issues have not been dealt with and forgiven properly, they can become relevant in your current squabbles. Ask the Lord to reveal any previous fights or issues you have not forgiven. As Christians, we are called to forgive others seventy times seven. We need to do so in our marriages as well.

As emotions run high, it's easy for couples to blame one another or lash out in anger. It's easy for sex to become a chore associated with disappointment. Prolonged sadness can lead to a lack of intimacy of every kind.