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.
Marriage Success
Trust is scary. It’s never easy to trust your husband. What should you do if God is asking you to trust your husband?
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.
What goals do you and your spouse share? Are you moving together in unity to create something beautiful? Do you need to ask God to help?
And what couples can learn from each other to win in their own relationships
Over the years, my husband and I have learned to navigate times of marital strife. I call tough seasons like those “relationship winters.”
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.
TobyMac and his wife Amanda have built their family identity on God’s Kingdom. Here’s how they’ve dealt with the challenges of coming from two different cultures and raising their five kids.
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 empty nest years don’t have to be filled with longing for the good ol’ days with the kids. By adding some effort, the two of you can thrive together.
Enjoying life and laughing together again as a couple is important after experiencing a hard season together. Here’s how to have fun again.
As I strive to honor God in my marriage, I am consistently learning—and observing—that a godly marriage is strengthened when a husband meets the highs and lows of life with consistent faithfulness, love, and devotion.
As husbands, our call to adventure takes place the day we stand at the altar with our bride in front of friends and family.
Sending sweet texts can be an easy yet powerful way to connect with your spouse during the work week. It communicates that they’re top of mind and that you want to be part of their day.
We need refreshment — physical, mental, spiritual and emotional. We need to pause, check in with ourselves and our spouse to make sure we take time to restore and replenish our whole being.
While there are many qualities that make a good husband, there are three I’ve discovered in mine.
Learn the characteristics of psychological flexibility and how demonstrating this underrated ability can help strengthen your marriage.
If your marriage isn’t going as well as you had hoped, here are a few reasons that marital counseling may be a good idea — even if you’re not thinking of calling it quits.
Navigating a new marriage may not be as easy as the movies make it seem, but with an attentive eye and an earnest heart, you can avoid these pitfalls and have a beautiful newlywed season.