Estimated reading time: 1 minute Golden Retrievers are considerate, good-natured and strong team players. They’re naturally kindhearted and love helping, serving and looking for ways to come alongside others, particularly if they’re around people who are hurting. For example, at work, the Lion often organizes the Christmas party (but doesn’t actually go), while the Otter …
Marriage
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Otters are fun-loving, enthusiastic, playful and encouraging. They love people and love to talk. That’s one reason why they know hundreds of people but don’t know anyone’s name! Otters — purebred Otters, in particular — don’t focus on details, like names. But they’re so naturally friendly and engaging, they can …
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Lions have personality strengths that motivate them to naturally take charge and be assertive. They love taking the lead and generally know which way they want to go. That natural ability and confidence to move toward a goal or objective is a great strength for Lions. They’re naturally competitive and …
By prioritizing marriage ministry, churches can build resilient and vibrant congregations that reflect the transformative power of faith, commitment, and community. As we invest in the well-being of marriages, we nurture families and cultivate a flourishing church community as a beacon of hope and love.
Together, you and your spouse can use healthy strategies that will foster peace in relating to your in-laws.
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes When I said the words, they felt fake—probably because they were. Forced might be more accurate. But I said them anyway, through gritted teeth and a tight smile: “Thank you so much, honey, for grabbing the groceries. It’s no big deal you forgot a few.” Except it felt like a …
The PenaVegas grew in faith as their relationship progressed, and their shared love for God became a cornerstone of their marriage.
As husbands, our call to adventure takes place the day we stand at the altar with our bride in front of friends and family.
A Naval Corpsman’s injury in Afghanistan changed his career and his marriage. But God used the trauma for good.
Emotional abuse in marriage is one of the hardest forms of abuse to recognize, but unrepentant patterns are the key to identifying it.
Marriage mentoring can be important in helping young couples navigate their lifelong journey together. Here are five ways to find a mentor couple.
A spouse’s job loss can be a trying and uncertain time. But it’s important to remind them that their job is not their whole identity. They are also an eternal child of God with purpose beyond their work.
Today’s Scripture “Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted by much serving. And she went up to him and …
Sex is part of God’s design for marriage. But is it a need? Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley talk about sex, marriage, and desire.
Praying for your wife is one of the best things you can do for your relationship!
Every popular romance story portrays a loving bond so special it comes just once in a lifetime. How can you ensure that your own romance has a lifetime filled with those happy-ever-after endings?
Whether you visit Walt Disney World or the World’s Largest Ball of Paint, get serious about having vacation fun as a married couple.
Marriage requires making room for someone else in your life. To add this relationship to your life requires letting go of some of your other commitments and giving your spouse priority consideration.
The death of a child can set you on the most difficult trek of your life, one that challenges your connection in marriage. As dark as this time is, there’s hope for the future — and your marriage.
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes “Why can’t you care about how I feel?” My wife, Erin, was in tears as she stormed out of the bedroom. Not a great start to our evening together. She’d already been crying in the bathroom when I got home from work. I asked Erin what was wrong, and she …