Marriage

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?

Apathy leads to more apathy, which is the killer of passion and feelings of love. Intentional words, actions, time spent, and boundaries fuel our love over the long haul. Sometimes, we find we've drifted from that place of love we once knew and see bitterness holding us back. That does not mean we are without hope; this is something most of us long-time married people have encountered over the years. We just have to come back to Jesus.

God created marriage and family as the foundation of our society, and as a result, the evil one is constantly doing what he can to aggravate our unions. He knows that if he can break apart a couple, he can inflict trauma, harm, and struggle on a whole family unit. Sometimes divorce is necessary and healthy but it's never ideal. Let's be on guard, ready for those moments of discouragement and temptation, so we can see the mission to remain faithful to each other until death is realized.

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.

What causes physical connection in marriage to fade? You may be surprised by how everyday habits—like busyness, screens, or unspoken hurt—can quietly pull spouses apart. Here’s how to guard the intimacy God designed for your marriage.

What if prayerlessness as a couple in marriage is a ploy of the enemy to weaken and interfere with the benefits a husband and wife experience together and in their family, when they pray together? With a willingness and commitment to fortify our relationships, here are seven ways we can strengthen our marriages through praying together.

A wife of noble character is a woman of faith who brings honor to her husband, family, and, most of all, to God. His ways are her ways. She trusts him as she diligently works to love and serve her family well.  

Here are 20 Bible verses about marriage that I use to pray Scripture over our relationship and my spouse. God's Word can transform your marriage!

I’m sure you are aware of the ways you and your husband differ in your background and personalities. You may also have different ideas about how to spend your evenings, what kinds of movies you each prefer to watch, and what your ideas of an adventurous weekend would look like. But when you add to the mix their uniquely male qualities, it surely could be a case for your girlfriends that your husband is from a different world than you are.

If every faithful wife could write her sweet hubby a love letter of what she really needs, I believe it would consist of her beloved husband praying for and over her. That’s because she knows prayers are important and truly powerful.

Strong marriages don’t just happen; they’re built day by day. Here are 9 things every couple should ditch if they want real joy, intimacy, and growth this year.

You can find this phrase on trendy home decorations and throw pillows, but can you find it in the Bible? Either way, does it prove to be true?

A prayer for patience can go a long way in upholding a strong marriage. There will be inevitable times of conflict. Days you look at your spouse—your marriage—and you dislike them very, very much. Patience of temper, patience of tolerance, patience while you wait on your marriage to reach a place God wants it to be. Patience is a critical part of the foundation of marriage. Pray for it.

Grace is a byproduct of a deep reliance on God. Its roots allow forgiveness, patience, understanding, and service to flourish.

If the Beatitudes are how God invites us to live now, it only makes sense that these characteristics define a healthy marriage.

My husband’s action should be making me reflect and see where I am lacking because that is how I will be more like Jesus. Vice versa, my strengths should make my husband see where he is lacking, making him turn to Christ.

Nothing can compare to God-centered marriage. Nothing can withstand the storms like a relationship rooted in His promises, principles, and attributes. Does this take work? An immense amount of work! A lazy marriage is destined to fail.

Although we are not perfect, marriage is one of the best ways we can show others Christ. Communication is hard but necessary work that, when done effectively, can make others feel more loved and appreciated than ever. Let's be the tangible witnesses of Christ by communicating well with our spouses so that our spouses can feel just as much love as they do from God.

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.

Many Christians worry they’re “settling” if marriage doesn’t feel like a fairy tale. Scripture tells a different story about what truly matters when choosing a spouse.