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5 Marriage Lessons from a Bug Collection

When I feel hurt or unsafe, my heart coils up. It protects me from pain – but it also blocks out love, help, and healing.

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4 Animals Personality Test

You can take the 4 animals personality test in a few minutes. The goal is to give you a picture of your and your spouse’s unique, God-given strengths.

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The Beaver Personality

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Guess what’s on the class ring at MIT (the Massachusetts Institute of Technology)? Or at Caltech (the California Institute of Technology)? Both of these colleges are arguably two of the finest engineering schools in the world. And both of them have on their class rings … a Beaver! That’s because …

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The Golden Retriever Personality

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 …

An otter splashes joyfully in the water, symbolizing the otter animal personality: fun-loving, creative, and optimistic.

The Otter Personality

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 …

Lion, otter, golden retriever, and beaver sit together by the water, each representing different animal personalities.

The Lion Personality

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 …

A photo of a young couple embracing each other, standing with their faces close as if they're about to kiss in an intimate moment. It is possible to enjoy a satisfying sex life with your spouse. It takes some planning and a deliberate focus, but the results are worth it.

A Satisfying Sex Life: Is It Possible?

Is there any way a busy couple can maintain a healthy sex life so that both spouses are content?

A loving couple lie on a blanket in the grass, embracing each other. Keep the marriage bed pure by resolving conflict in a loving way.

Keeping the Marriage Bed Pure by Resolving Conflict

Resolving conflict healthily honors marriage and keeps the marriage bed pure. Praying with your spouse leads to emotional safety, which encourages sexual intimacy.

A man and a woman sit together intimately, gazing into each other's eyes. An emotional word picture simultaneously activates the emotions and intellect of the listener. It can go straight to your spouse's heart.

How to Create Emotional Word Pictures

An emotional word picture is a tool that simultaneously activates the emotions and intellect of the listener. When you use a word picture to communicate, it can go straight into your spouse’s heart.

Husband and wife having a serious conversation to reconnect amid busyness in marriage.

How to Fight Busyness in Marriage

We trust that God has bigger plans for our marriages than will never come from merely “going with the flow.”  So don’t drift; Live the intentional life He designed you for.

A happy couple sits closely together with their young daughter, sharing a warm moment while looking at a small box. The wife, with a gentle smile, leans on her husband’s shoulder, while he grins as he interacts with their child. Their expressions and body language convey affection, security, and mutual understanding, symbolizing the importance of building trust with your husband in a loving relationship.

The Benefits of Building Trust With Your Husband

Trust is scary. It’s never easy to trust your husband. What should you do if God is asking you to trust your husband?

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Improve Communication Skills With Your Spouse by Using Word Pictures

A biblical tool called “emotional word pictures” can help you improve your communication skills with your spouse. Learn to use this emotional language of love that Jesus modeled for us.

A group of four friends is sitting at a wooden table in a cozy café with exposed brick walls, engaged in a deep conversation. One woman is talking while the others listen attentively, showing different reactions—thoughtfulness, concern, and curiosity. The setting suggests a supportive environment, but it also raises the question of when to talk to a professional counselor instead of just talking to friends.

When to See a Professional Counselor Instead of Talking to Friends

When you have problems with your marriage, you might reach out to friends, who bring value that a professional can’t. But when should you get professional help?

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Supporting Your Spouse’s Ministry: The Story of Hope Reins

How one couple worked together to support a ministry of caring for abused kids and horses.

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We Can Build This Dream Together

The most powerful benefit of dreaming together in marriage is the synergy it creates. What you can do together is far greater than what you can do alone.

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Bible Reading in Marriage Is Transformational

Invigorate your spiritual connection by reading the Bible together. By applying biblical principles as a couple, you’ll reach into an untapped power source.

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What is Biblical Leadership in Marriage?

Ephesians 5:23 calls men to be leaders in the home. “For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior” (ESV).

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Caring for the Caregiver: Preventing Caregiver Burnout

Taking care of a loved one without caring for yourself harms your emotional, relational and physical health. These tips will help you develop self-care strategies to strengthen you and your marriage.

A smiling couple is shopping for home appliances together in a well-lit electronics store. They are closely examining a red and black vacuum cleaner, with the man wrapping his arm around the woman in a supportive gesture. Their shared focus and engagement suggest the importance of financial alignment and decision-making as a couple, highlighting how to get on the same page financially.

How To Get on the Same Page Financially With Your Spouse

I used to see my husband as the villain because he spent more money than I did. I wanted to save every penny and be the hero. But we’re now in agreement on budget issues. Here’s how we did it.

A happy family of four sits together on the floor of their bright and cozy living room. The parents, a smiling couple, raise their arms playfully, forming an arch over their two children, who gaze up at them with joy. The image reflects love, unity, and the lasting impact of strong relationships, symbolizing the importance of your legacy as a married couple

Is Your Legacy as a Married Couple Worth Imitating?

Our kids are constantly watching us, and how we treat our spouse is probably how our children will treat their own spouse someday. Your marriage is your child’s blueprint for intimacy and relationships.